HIBACHI DINNER

For the first recipe we are starting big. A complete Hibachi dinner for 2! We found an awesome recipe from B. Coop from the website Coop Can Cook. And oh boy, can she cook. It looks a bit overwhelming maybe when you look at it, but have faith. She will guide you thru the process … Read more

The Best Nachos Recipe

Ingredients For the spice mix: 2 tablespoons chili powder2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon granulated garlic1 teaspoon granulated onion1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon black pepperPinch of cayenne pepper (optional) For the nachos: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 pound ground beef (80:20 lean-to-fat ratio)16 ounces (2 cups) refried beans, canned or homemade1/4 cup water4 … Read more

Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients : Cheese Sauce :Flour & spices¼ cup butter (1/2 stick)¼ cup of flourA generous pinch of ground cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon smoked paprika¼ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon salt2 cups half and half2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions : 1. Mix together the flour, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.2. In a 3 … Read more

Stuffed garlic bread

Ingredients: 1 large loaf Ciabatta bread 4 – 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup room temperature butter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese *optional 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C Using a serrated knife cut your bread into thick slices … Read more

Sloppy Joe Sliders

Ingredients: 1 T. Olive oil ½ C. Red bell pepper, fine dice 1 Medium onion, finely diced 3 Cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. Ground beef – 90% fat free ½ C. Ketchup 1- 15oz. Can Tomato Sauce 1 T. Worcestershire Sauce 5 t. Red wine vinegar 2 T. Brown sugar 1 t. Thyme, dried Pinch … Read more

Best Scalloped Potatoes

Specifically, these scalloped potatoes. In my humble opinion, they are simply the best. And in the years since I originally posted this recipe here on the blog, thousands of you have also tried them and agreed! So today, I thought I’d bump this recipe back to the top of the stack for those of you … Read more

Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

Ingredients Decrease Serving8Increase ServingAdjustOriginal recipe yields 8 servingsIngredient Checklist 1 cup butter ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 pinch cayenne pepper 8 ears corn on the cob, unhusked 3 quarts cold water, or as needed to cover Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Cream butter in a bowl until smooth; mix in … Read more