Start with the chicken: Option 1: I often use meat from a rotisserie chicken, Sam's has the best ones. Just pull the chicken off the bones, discard the skin, and chop into bite sized pieces. Option 2: Use chicken thighs or breasts and boil in … [Read more]
Chocolate Oatmeal Pie
1/2 stick of butter, 1/4 cup1 cup sugar1 cup corn syrup2 eggs4 Tablespoons cocoa1 tsp. vanilla1 cup Quaker Quick OatsMix, pour into unbaked pie shell, bake 350 for 45 min. … [Read more]
Homemade PSL
2 Tbsp. Pumpkin puree1 Tbsp. Vanilla2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup1/2 tsp. Cinnamonpinch of Cloves & Nutmeg 1 cup Almond Milk 2-4 shots of Espressococonut whipped cream to top, (optional) Make espresso for 2 people as you normally would and pour into 2 … [Read more]
Maple Sweet Potatoes w/ Pecan Praline
1 cup Pecans1/4 tsp. CayenneBlack Pepper1/4 cup Maple Syrup1/4 tsp Salt Stir together all of the above ingredients in a small sauce pan. Cook for 3-5 min, stirring often, until bubbling and thickened. Pour out onto a paper plate of piece of … [Read more]
Spicy Chicken & Rice Soup
Ingredients:1 Tbsp. coconut oil1 onion, diced4 garlic cloves minced2 celery sticks, chopped2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and membranes removed, diced1½ lbs. of skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 Tbsp. cumin2 tsp chili powder1 tsp oregano1tsp paprika1 … [Read more]
BR’s Salmon
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and put the salmon in the dish. Let it sit out to get to room temp. When ready to cook, melt butter and spread on top. Then season to taste with: SaltDillOnion PowderLemon … [Read more]
Mimi’s Fruitcake
1 Cup Candied Red Cherries, coarsely shopped1 Cup Dried Apricots, chopped1/2 Cup Golden Raisins1/2 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips6 Tbsp. Butter, softened1/2 Cup packed Brown Sugar1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar3 Eggs1/4 Cup Orange Juice1/2 Tsp. Almond … [Read more]
Ben and Mina’s Banana Bread (egg free)
4 Banana's, very ripe1/3 cup Brown Sugar1/4 cup Coconut Oil, meltedVanilla1 3/4 cup Flour2 Tsp. Baking Powder1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda1 Tsp. Cinnamon1/2 Cup Mini Chocolate ChipsBake at 350 for 45-60 min. Makes one loaf pan. … [Read more]
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:Cajun Seasoning:2 tsp. smoked paprika1 tsp. oregano1 tsp. thyme1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1/4 tsp. black pepper1/4 tsp. salt(Optional to add 1/2 tsp. garlic and onion powder) For chicken pasta:1 lb. chicken thighs12 oz. gluten free pasta … [Read more]
Chicken and Potato Gratin
Ingredients:1 Package Chicken Thighs8 tsp. Salt, divided1 lb. Small potatoes, Yukon Gold5 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter ¾ cup Heavy Cream ½ tsp. Black Pepper ¼ tsp. Nutmeg8 sprigs Thyme8 Sage Leaves(Optional: 8oz. shallots, 2 cloves garlic)Directions: … [Read more]
Turmeric Chicken and Rice
Ingredients:1 Package Chicken Thighs, cut up into chunks.1 tsp. Salt1/4 tsp. Black Pepper1 1/2 tsp. Cumin1 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala1/2 tsp. Turmeric1 Red and Green Bell Pepper, chopped1 Tomato, chopped1 cup White Rice2 cups Vegetable Stock, or Chicken … [Read more]
Apple Butterscotch Cake
This recipe is from "Dining with Pioneers." A neighbor brought it to a Halloween Party. I bought the book so I could find the recipe. 2 cups Sugar2 Eggs1/2 cup Water1 cup Oil3 diced Apples, (2.5 cups)1 cup Chopped Nuts (optional)2 1/2 cups Flour2 … [Read more]
Baking Tips
1. Use good quality vanilla, eggs, and butter. I like to use Farmers Market eggs or Vital Farms eggs. I use Kerrygold butter, its worth every penny. Also, homemade Vanilla is very easy and cheaper! 2. In general when baking make sure your eggs … [Read more]
Mexican Potato Seasoning
1 tsp Salt1/2 tsp Black Pepper1/2 tsp Paprika1/4 tsp Garlic1/4 tsp Onion1/8 tsp Cumin1/8 tsp Chili Powder This is what we use on cubed white potatoes. Make sure the size of the cubes are about as equal as you can manage. Saute in a pan with oil … [Read more]
French Fry Seasoning – inspired by Houstons in Memphis
1TB Salt1 tsp Black Pepper1 tsp Oregano1/2 tsp Parsley1/2 tsp Garlic1/2 tsp Onion1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper … [Read more]
Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
Season a package of pork tenderloins with salt and pepper. Put in the crock pot with 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup Pace Medium Salsa*. Cook on low until tender but not over cooked. Shred with knife and fork and let sit in crock pot just a few minutes … [Read more]
Prairie Dust Seasoning
1TB Salt 1 1/4 tsp Paprika 1 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1/4 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Ground Coriander … [Read more]
Smoky Seasoning
2TB brown Sugar 2TB Smoked Paprika* 1TB Salt 1TB Pepper 1tsp Chili Powder 1tsp Chipotle Chili Powder (optional)(Don't use regular paprika, the smoked paprika is what makes this so good!) … [Read more]
Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups AP flour 3 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder 1 tsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Sugar, white 1 1/4 cups Milk 1 Egg 3 Tbsp. Butter, unsalted Directions: First, let your egg and milk set at room temperature. Measure out dry ingredients into a bowl … [Read more]
Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Ingredients: For the Buttered Pecans:1 1/2 cups pecan halves, finely chopped1 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butterFor the Cookies:2 sticks (8oz.) unsalted butter, melted until browned (directions below).2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (don't pack the flour into … [Read more]
Lemon Herb Brine – Roasted/Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:1/2 cup coarse salt (Kosher)1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 Tb each of rosemary, thyme, parsley1/2 Tb black pepper4-5 bay leaves1 large lemon sliced8 cups water1 whole chickenDirections:Combine above ingredients in a large pot, bring to a low … [Read more]
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
2 1/4 cup plain flour1 cup brown sugar3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup oil1 1/2 tsp cinnamon1 1/2 tsp ginger1/2 tsp saltCombing above ingredients. Set aside 1/2 cup of mixture in a small bowl and add 1/2 cup nuts and 1/2 tsp more cinnamon. Set it aside to … [Read more]
Mimi’s Macaroni & Cheese
With Eggs:1 cup dry pasta, cooked.2 eggs1 cup Milk1 tsp. Salt1 Tbsp. Butter4-8 oz. Sharp Cheddar CheeseWithout Eggs:2 Tbsp. Butter, melted2 Tbsp. Flour, stir into butter2 cups Milk1/2 tsp. Salt1 cup dry pasta, cooked.10 oz. Sharp Cheddar CheeseBake … [Read more]
Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar6 Tablespoons (90g) salted butter, room temperature cut up into 6 pieces1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream1 teaspoon salt Instructions Heat granulated sugar in a medium saucepan … [Read more]
Sugared Pecans
Ingredients 1 egg white1 tablespoon water1 pound pecan halves1 cup white sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease one baking sheet.In a mixing bowl, whip together the … [Read more]
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coconut oil, olive oil, or butter 1/4 cup onion, diced 1/2 cup carrots, diced 1-2 stalks of celery, diced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Marjoram 2 tablespoons flour 1 box Long Grain & Wild Rice with … [Read more]
Chicken Piccata Lemon Sauce
Ingredients • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 cup chicken broth • 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed • 3 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons minced parsley … [Read more]
Blackened Seasoning
3 tablespoons smoked paprika2 teaspoons onion powder1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper … [Read more]
Love Me Tender
2oz Burbon2 Equal packets1/2 to 1 LemonMint (3-4 large leaves)1oz pre-made Berry Syrup Squeeze lemon. Dissolve sugar. Add burbon and mint leaves. Muddle. Add syrup and ice. Shake gently. Pour in short (rocks) glass. … [Read more]
Flaky Pie Crust
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced1/4 cup ice water(Recipe makes a single pie crust, double if needing a double pie crust.) In a large bowl (preferably metal), combine flour and salt. Set bowl … [Read more]
Peach Pie Cocktail
2oz peach vodka 1/2 lemon 1 pony amaretto 1-2 Equal packets Squeeze lemon, add Equal, stir. Add vodka, amaretto, and ice. Shake. Pour with ice into rocks glass. This drink was inspired by this pie :) … [Read more]
Mimi’s chicken soup over rice.
Chicken1 cup uncooked rice 1 box of chicken brothonionbell peppercelerycarrots3/4 stick butter (6 Tbsp)1/2 cup flour1/2 tsp saltpimento'sparsley Cook rice in the rice cooker. Meanwhile cook chicken and chop. Set aside. Dice vegetables and … [Read more]
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/2 cup butter1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 cup flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanilla1 Tbsp water2 Tbsp oil (coconut oil, melted)1 cup chocolate chip cookiesPreheat oven to 350F. Beat butter and both sugars until creamy. Add flour and baking … [Read more]
Margarita
2 oz tequila .5 oz triple sec 1 large lime or 2 small limes 2 Equal packets Squeeze limes, add Equal, stir to dissolve. Add triple sec and tequila. Add ice, shake vigorously. Pour into glass. … [Read more]
Coconut Mojito
1oz white rum2oz coconut rum1 Equal packet5-6 large mint leavesclub soda1.5 large limes or 2 small limes, save lime wedge for garnish Squeeze lime juice, add Equal, stir to dissolve. Add white rum and mint, muddle. Add coconut rum and ice. Shake … [Read more]
Lemon Drop
2oz vodka - Tito’s .5oz triple sec1 lemon2 Equal packets Squeeze lemon, add Equal, stir to dissolve. Add vodka and lots of ice. Shake vigorously; try to crush ice to get small bits of ice in drink. Strain into short glass. … [Read more]
John Collins
2oz neutral bourbon - Buffalo Trace .5oz triple sec1 lemonclub soda1 shake bitters2 Equal packets Squeeze lemon, add Equal, stir to dissolve. Add bourbon, bitters, triple sec, and ice. Shake well. Simultaneously pour cocktail and soda into tall … [Read more]
Old Fashioned
2oz bourbon - Buffalo Trace or other neutral bourbon2 Equal packets2 shakes bittersOrange Woodford Reserve cherries Add Equal to warm bourbon, stir to dissolve. Add juice of thin orange slice and bitters. Fill with ice, stir until very cold. … [Read more]
Lemonade
2 lemons 3 Equal packets 2oz Vodka .5oz Triple sec 3oz water Squeeze lemons. Add Equal. Stir to dissolve Equal. Add vodka, triple sec, water, and ice. Lightly shake. Pour with ice. Sever in a tall glass with straw. … [Read more]
Sloppy Joe’s
1 lb Ground Beef1/2 of an Onion diced1 tsp Garlic Powder1 tsp Cumin2 tsp Paprika1/4 tsp Cayenne PepperSalt to taste1 cup Ketchup1/2 cup Water2 Tbsp vinegar2 Tbsp Brown Sugar Saute onions in olive oil. Add ground beef. Once it starts to brown … [Read more]
Big Green Egg Pull Pork
Ingredients: 7-9 pound Boston buttRub with Love - Steak RubCoarse/Kosher SaltHigh quality lump charcoal3-5 Large Hickory chunks Meat Preparation Before preparing meat, place Hickory wood chunks in bowl of warm water to soak. Place pork … [Read more]
Fajita Seasoning
4 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoon ground cumin2 teaspoon paprika2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper We … [Read more]
Soft Gingerbread Molasses Cookies
3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1Tbsp. water 1/4 cup molasses 2 and 1/4 cup flour 2 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/4 tsp. salt Mix wet ingredients then add dry ingredients. The dough … [Read more]
Prime Rib
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh Rosemary 2 Tbsp Thyme 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1-2 celery stalks chopped 1 can/box of Beef Broth 1 standing rib roast (prime rib), ~7 pounds Freshly ground … [Read more]
Homemade Pasta
INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ cups flour ½ cup semolina flour 2 whole eggs, at room temperature 3 egg yolks, at room temperature water (I use about 1/2 cup) DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and the semolina. Create a … [Read more]
French-style chicken and potatoes
Sauce: 1TB butter 2 TB flour 2 TB milk 1/2 cup chicken stock Large pinch of: onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt Chicken & Potatoes: Olive oil chicken thighs 2 garlic cloves crushed yellow onion, diced … [Read more]
Pumpkin Waffles
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup butter, room temperature 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups milk 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1 TB baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp … [Read more]
BBQ Meatballs (from my childhood)
Meatballs: 1 lb ground beef 1/4 cup oats 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 tsp salt Sauce: 1 Tbsp Worcester sauce 1/2 Tbsp vinegar 1 Tbsp sugar 1/2 cup Ketshup 1/3 cup water. Directions: Mix ingredients for meat balls, … [Read more]
Pulled Pork Enchiladas
I recently made Carnitas and my family got tired of the leftovers so I had to get creative. I made enchiladas with what I had leftover and they turned out really good... Ingredients: Carnitas - shredded 1 can of enchilada sauce 1 can of … [Read more]
Beef Bourguignon*
1 Tb. olive oil 8 oz. bacon, diced 2 1/2 lbs. chuck beef cut into one-inch cubes S+P 1 lb. carrots, sliced diagonally into one-inch chunks 2 yellow onions, sliced 2 stp. chopped garlic 1 bottle dry red wine (like a Pinot Noir) … [Read more]
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup unsalted butter , melted and cooled at least 10 minutes (226g) 1 ¼ cup brown sugar tightly packed (250g) 1/2 cup sugar (100g) 1 large egg + 1 yolks (room temperature preferred) 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ¾ … [Read more]
Crockpot Butter Chicken – Dairy Free
3 lbs boneless skinless organic/free-range chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (approximately 1 ½ -2 inches) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 3 garlic cloves lightly crushed but whole 1 large white onion small dice 1 tablespoon minced … [Read more]
Paleo (Sweet Potato) Shephard’s Pie
Ingredients: 2-4 sweet potatoes, baked 1 TB Butter Salt and Pepper, to taste 1 Onion, diced 1 clove of Garlic, diced 1 cup Carrots, diced 1lb Ground Beef 1 Tsp Thyme 2 TB fresh Rosemary 1 6oz. can of Tomato … [Read more]
Enchilada Skillet
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 lb ground beef 1 medium yellow squash, chopped 1 medium zucchini, chopped 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 pepper 1/2 cup … [Read more]
Play Dough
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 3/4 cup salt 4 teaspoons cream of tarter 2 cups lukewarm water 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil (coconut oil works too) Food coloring, optional Quart sized bags Directions: Stir together the … [Read more]
Chocolate Chip Cookies 2
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet … [Read more]
Apple Muffins
Ingredients Batter: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 4 apples (2 … [Read more]
French Toast
Ingredients 1/4 cup self rising flour 1 cup milk (whole cow milk is best. If almond milk is used and it has vanilla in it, reduce vanilla extract) 1 pinch salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 eggs 1 tablespoon ground … [Read more]
Homemade Granola Bars
Ingredients: 2 cups oats 1 cup coconut flakes 1 cup nut butter (we like cashew butter) 1 cup ground flax seeds 3/4 cup chocolate chips 2/3 cup local honey 1/2 Tbsp vanilla Nuts such as almonds or pecans … [Read more]
Sweet Potato Casserole – Paula Dean
Sweet Potatoes: 3 cups peeled, cooked, and mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 1tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk Preheat oven to 325 … [Read more]