Prime rib is an extremely tender, unbelievably juicy cut of beef with a bold flavor that needs no dressing up. In fact, cooking prime rib is one of the easiest things you can do in the kitchen. Shopping for a roast can be confusing because the very same cut of meat goes by several different … Read more
HOW TO TOP BAKED MAC AND CHEESE Grated cheese (my personal favorite – and what I’ve done here in these photos) Buttered panko breadcrumbs (feel free to add some herbs to this as well) Bacon pieces/panko breadcrumb combo HOW LONG DO YOU BAKE MAC AND CHEESE This recipe doesn’t bake long at all, but I’ve … Read more
Ingredients: 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/4-1/2 inch thick 2 -3 tablespoons chopped onions 1 lb ground beef ( really lean is preferable) salt and pepper Cheese sauce (the same one I use for macaroni and cheese) 2 cups milk ( I use skim) 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon … Read more
Ingredients: 6 cups grated carrots 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup raisins 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions: In a … Read more
Mackinac Island is an oasis of nostalgia nestled in Michigan’s Lake Huron. To get there, hop on a ferry or small plane to arrive at the tiny little island, less than 4 miles in size. The island is a beloved tourist destination known for its beautiful landscape, quaint small town charm, great restaurants, and most … Read more
Ingredients : 1 1/2 cups butter, softened at room temp 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened at room temp 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions : Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy (do not over … Read more
When it comes to sweet treats, fudge is number one at our house. It doesn’t really matter what type of fudge I’m making, the kids will devour it as if it was the last piece of food on Earth. Usually I try a new recipe almost every month, and if it’s a good one, it … Read more
Ingredients : Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture: 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Bread Loaf 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter softened 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk or almond milk 2 apples any kind, peeled and chopped , … Read more
sprouts…marinated overnight! In a gallon size zip bag combine juice of 1 lemon, 1 T olive oil, pepper, paprika and garlic salt. Add in Brussels (cut in half or quartered), seal bag and toss around until well coated. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to roast, preheat oven to 400, place Brussels on baking sheet and bake … Read more
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter softened 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1 cup granulated sugar 5 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk 1 8oz bag toffee chips (I use Heath) 1 cup pecans, chopped Caramel Drizzle: 1 – 14 oz can sweetened condensed … Read more
Ingredients 1 ½ pounds smoked sausage, sliced 1 medium white onion, sliced 2 ½ pounds of Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped ¾ tsp Creole Seasoning 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 cup milk Instructions 1- Use a crock pot liner or spray the inside of the crock with a non stick spray Place the … Read more
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cbutter, room temperature + 1 Tbsp. 1/2 cpowdered sugar 1/4 tspsalt 1 3/4 call purpose flour 6 ozpackage butterscotch chips 1 cfinely chopped pecans RUM GLAZE 3 cpowdered sugar 1 tsprum extract 1/2 cchopped pecans 3 to 4 Tbsp milk or water DIRECTIONS: 1-Cream butter with powdered sugar and salt til light and … Read more
Ingredients: 2 Boneless skinless chicken breast 4 tablespoons cream cheese 1/4 cup Pepperjack cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped 4 to 8 pieces of bacon Directions: Cut chicken into 4 equal size pieces. Pound breast so it is about 1/4″ thick. Mix together softened cream cheese, chopped green onions and shredded pepperjack cheese. Put … Read more
German Chocolate Cake is one of the greats. Just think about that combination of rich chocolate cake and fudgy frosting and the even richer coconut pecan frosting… yum! But dare I say, this poke cake version might be even better than the original. It has all the same components, but because it’s a poke cake, … Read more
Ingredients: 3 chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3 cups green cabbage, shredded 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄2 cup water 1 tablespoon soy sauce Directions: 1. Cut chicken breasts into strips. 2. Heat oil in a frying pan. 3. Add chicken strips and stir fry over medium-high … Read more
Nothing says summer quite like a peach, and as much as we love a peach on its own, we can’t help but think of all the different ways we can use fresh peaches to make something delicious. Pie fillings to preserves, sweet chunks in fresh ice cream or warmed and caramelized on a grill, peaches … Read more