Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Ingredients:1 lb. zucchini or squash (about 2 medium-sized)1/4 cup shredded parmesan (heaping)1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (heaping)1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon kosher saltfreshly ground pepper, to taste Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil and spray lightly with vegetable spray. Slice zucchini or squash into 1/4 inch-thick rounds. Toss rounds with oil, … Read more

Homemade King Hawaiian Rolls and/or Loaf

Ingredients:6 cups all-purpose flour, plus an additional 1/2 cup flour, divided3 eggs2 cups pineapple juice, room temperature3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes yeast1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, melted Directions:1. In a small bowl, beat your 3 eggs. Add the 2 cups pineapple juice, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter.2. Measure 3 cups of the … Read more

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients:2 cups broccoli flowerets1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger1 cup chicken broth2 garlic cloves, finely chopped3 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons sugar Instructions:Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger. Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken … Read more

Baked Ravioli

Ingredients:1 25 oz. (1 lb) frozen cheese ravioli1 24 oz. jar marinara or spaghetti sauce1 1lb. ground beef1 tsp. dried basil1 T. minced garlic1/2 tsp. dried parsley8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 C. parmesan cheese Instructions: Brown ground beef and drain, add in 1 C. of the pasta sauce, garlic and basil. Remove from heat and … Read more

Mom’s Peaches and Cream Pie

Basic Pie Crust1-1/2 cup Crisco (vegetable Shortening)3 cups All-purpose Flour1 whole egg5 Tablespoons Cold Water1 Tablespoon White Vinegar1 teaspoon SaltIn a large bowl, with a pastry cutter, gradually work the Crisco into the flour for about 3 or 4 minutes until it resembles a coarse meal. In a small bowl, beat an egg with a … Read more

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

INGREDIENTS:1 large egg2½ tablespoons mayonnaise (I like Hellman’s Real)1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard (I like Maille brand)1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup finely diced celery (you’ll need one stalk)2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley1 pound lump crab meat*½ cup panko (I like the Whole Foods 365 brand for this recipe)Canola oil … Read more

Mini Cheesecakes

INGREDIENTS:“Easy and so good for holidays, weddings, or whatever the occasion! It is also good with other flavors of fruit pie filling.”Ingredients1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese3/4 cup white sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling DIRECTIONS:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line … Read more

Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart

Ingredients Makes about 6-8 servingsAlmond Chocolate Sweet Pastry1 1/4 cups (160g) flour1/4 cup (30g) ground almonds1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup (50g) sugar1/4 tsp salt1 stick (110 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small (1/2-inch) cubes1 tsp vanilla extract1 egg1-2 tbsp ice waterCaramel1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup (120 g) heavy … Read more

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Ingredients:1 lb. zucchini or squash (about 2 medium-sized)1/4 cup shredded parmesan (heaping)1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (heaping)1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon kosher saltfreshly ground pepper, to taste Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil and spray lightly with vegetable spray. Slice zucchini or squash into 1/4 inch-thick rounds. Toss rounds with oil, … Read more

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties

INGREDIENTS:6 oz. can skinless/boneless pink salmon, drained2 T. diced oniongood pinch each of salt and pepper1 large egg1 T. buttermilk2 T. cornmeal4 T. all purpose flourVeg. oil for frying DIRECTIONS:In a bowl, combine the salmon, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in the egg, buttermilk, cornmeal and flour. Combine well. Heat about 1/4″ oil in the … Read more

Ingredients:1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup honey1/2 cup apricot jam2 tbsp oil1 tsp vinegar2 garlic cloves, chopped1/2 teaspoon ground ginger4 lbs. chicken wings & drumettes Instructions:In a medium saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, jam, oil, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and let gently simmer for 10 mins, … Read more

Chicken Fried Bacon

Ingredients:15 strips of thick cut bacon.1 ½ cups of all purpose flour.2 tsps of baking powder.1 cup of buttermilk.2 eggs.1 tbsp of cayenne pepper.1 ½ tbsps of chili powder.1 tsp of paprika.Salt and pepper. Instructions:In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until well combined.Add in eggs and milk and whisk until the mixture … Read more

Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened2 cups milk1 5-ounce box instant French vanilla pudding6-8 bananas, sliced2 bags butter cookies, any design or shape you like, preferably rectangle shaped Instructions:Line the bottom of a 13×9 inch dish with 1 … Read more

Zucchini Boats

INGREDIENTS:4 med. Zucchini1 lb ground round1 medium onion, chopped½ cup chopped sweet peppers½ cup celery diced1 clove garlic, minced1 egg, slightly beaten½ cup fine Italian bread crumbs1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce¼ tsp thymePepper to tasteA cup or so Tomato or spaghetti sauce¼ cup Mozzarella cheese per boat DERICTIONS: Cut squash in half lengthwise. With small melon … Read more

Layered taco salad

Ingredients:1 lb. extra lean ground beef1 small can green chilies, undrained1 head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed (all other lettuces will wilt)1 packet taco seasoning mix (or a mixture of cumin, chili powder and garlic powder)1 cup ranch sour cream mayonnaise, divided (recipe below)1 (15 oz.) can of your favorite beans, rinsed and drained very … Read more