How To Make Icebox Pickles

Sweet pickles are my downfall, I’ll eat them straight or with anything you can think of. Those day-after-Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches don’t fly for me without these pickles, nor does sharp cheddar or summer sausage.Cooking teacher Lois Lee says this was her mom’s favorite summer project. No doubt her mother was a pragmatist of the first … Read more

Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken

This one pan dinner recipe is super simple to make with just chicken breasts, cream cheese, salsa, fajita seasoning, bell peppers and shredded cheese. Layer everything into a baking dish, and that’s it! It’s healthy, low carb, budget-friendly and family pleasing.Ingredients 4-5 thinly sliced chicken breasts (about 2lbs) 8oz softened cream cheese 1/3 cup salsa 1/2 (1oz) packet of fajita seasoning 2 large … Read more

Easy Cajun Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients 2 (10oz) bags frozen cauliflower rice (about 6 cups) 1 (13oz) package of cajun style andouille sausage (sliced) 1 large bell pepper (diced) 1 small yellow onion (diced) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp cajun seasoning salt & pepper to taste Instructions Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté the diced bell pepper and onion with the oil for a few … Read more

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

You can make this favorite Slow Cooker Orange Chicken right in your slow cooker. It doesn’t get any easier than that. Saucy and sweet and sure to be a weeknight winner. INGREDIENTS 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced about 1/2-inch thick 2 large red or green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 3 cloves garlic, … Read more

STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb lean pork sausage1/2 lb lean ground beef1 small onion finely chopped1 green pepper finely chopped1 red pepper finely chopped3 cloves garlic minced4 cups low sodium beef broth2 cups low sodium chicken broth1 can (14.5 ounce) salsa style tomatoes3/4 cup uncooked quick cooking rice (I use the jasmine) INSTRUCTIONS In heavy stock pot … Read more

BEST-EVER PEPPER STEAK

  INGREDIENTS 1/4 cups low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar 4 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 3 cloves … Read more

Pad Thai (with Chicken or Shrimp)

Ingredients 10 oz Thai rice noodles 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into small strips, or 1 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips and strips halved 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots 2 cloves garlic 5 green onions, whites minced, greens sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 cups bean … Read more

Fresh Homemade Salsa

Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes* (about 5 – 6) 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes** 2 green onions,*** ends trimmed, chopped into thirds 1/3 cup chopped red onion (about 1/4 of a medium) 1 jalapeno pepper,**** seeded and roughly chopped 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (about a handful) 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Combine … Read more

Oven Baked Moin Moin – Oven Baked Moi Moi Recipe

Ingredients: 3 Cups Brown/Black Eyed Beans 2 Cooking Spoons Palm oil 1 Cooking Spoon Vegetable/ Sunflower oil 1 cup Chicken Stock ( Optional) 2 Bell pepper (tatashe) or Shombo 1 Onion 1 Atarodo 3 Tablespoons Ground Crayfish Smoked or Raw prawns 4 Boiled Eggs 1 Inch Ginger root 3 Cloves Garlic 2 Bouillon cubes Salt … Read more

Swiss Steak

Ingredients:2 garlic cloves, minced2 onions, sliced2 green bell peppers, sliced1 (15 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes1⁄4 cup floursaltfresh ground pepper2 lbs beef round tip steaks (3/4-inch thick)3 tablespoons oil1 cup beef stock or 1 cup broth Directions: Drain tomatoes, reserving the liquid.Chop tomatoes.Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.Cut meat into serving pieces.Coat steaks … Read more

Cucumber Salsa

What You’ll Need : 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped…2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced1 small onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt*Note the pic is a doubled recipe How to … Read more

Shrimp Lo Mein

Ingredients ½ pound thin spaghetti2 teaspoons salt¾ cup reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon cornstarch½ teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon sesame oilFreshly ground pepper to taste1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil divided1 teaspoon minced garlic2 cups very small broccoli florets¾ cup thinly sliced carrots¾ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper1 pound peeled … Read more

Barefoot Contessa’s Crunchy Noodle Salad

If you are ready to prepare something worthy of your family, you should make this barefoot contessa’s crunchy noodle salad! This recipe will make you proud! Check it out. You’ll Need: Kosher salt.½ pound of thin spaghetti.1 pound of sugar snap peas.1 cup of vegetable oil.¼ cup of rice wine vinegar.⅓ cup of soy sauce.3 … Read more