FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Ingredients 2 large green tomatoes 1 cup all-purpose flour divided ¾ cup self-rising yellow cornmeal 1 tsp seasoned salt ½ tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp whole buttermilk 1 tsp hot sauce 4 Tbsp vegetable oil for frying use more as needed Instructions Slice tomatoes into ¼ inch thick slices. Arrange in a single layer on doubled paper towels. Gently press another … Read more

GROUND BEEF TACOS

INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound lean ground beef I use 90% lean 1/2 cup onion finely chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes drained 8 taco shells assorted toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion and shredded cheese INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oil in a large pan over … Read more

TENDER SOUR CREAM BLUEBERRY LEMON LOAF

A big thanks to my dear friend, Annie, for this awesome recipe! I am so happy right now and it is because of this simple yet delicious treat! Try this recipe now and prepare to fall in love. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 lemon 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar ¾ c white sugar ¼ c melted butter 2 … Read more

Chicken Pot Pie Biscuits

Ingredients 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed 1 cup cooked chicken diced 1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup 1 16.3 oz can refrigerated biscuits 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Instructions Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine vegetables, chicken and soup; mix well. Press each biscuit into 5 1/2-inch round. Place 1 round in each of 8 greased regular-size muffin cups. Firmly press in … Read more

CRANBERRY AND PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Ingredients 3/4 cup (132 grams) unsalted raw pistachios toasted 3/4 cup (108 grams) dried cranberries 3 cups (340 grams) sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter room temperature 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp (112 grams) granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the pistachios for about 10 minutes until slightly brown. Remove from the oven and chop them.   Place … Read more

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Ingredients 3/4 cup (90 grams) unsalted toasted hazelnuts, chopped 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup (2 ounces) light brown sugar 1/4 cup (2 ounces) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups (12 ounces) all-purpose flour Maldon Sea Salt Instructions Chop the hazelnuts and the chocolate and set aside. I use the toasted hazelnuts from Trader Joe’s. If you are … Read more