Deluxe Egg Salad

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter, room temperature3 oz cream cheese, room temperature2 Tablespoons celery, minced1 Tablespoon Mayo (or more if desired)1 teaspoon onion, grated1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped or squished with a fork.Croissants or BreadPaprika (optional)Dill Pickle Relish (optional)Bacon (optional) Instructions:In a medium bowl, cream together … Read more

Poolside Broccoli Salad

INGREDIENTS5 cups broccoli, cut into florets1 apple, cored and diced1 pear, cored and diced1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped1 cup cashews (toasted, optional)1 cup dried cranberriesDressing:1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup Greek yogurt2 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons honeyKosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to tast PREPARATIONIn a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, then stir … Read more

Ham and Potato Corn Chowder

Ingredient 3 tablespoons oil or butter1 onion, diced2 carrots, diced2 stalks celery, diced2 cloves garlic, chopped1 teaspoon thyme, chopped1/4 cup flour (or rice flour for gluten free)2 cups ham broth or chicken broth2 cups milk1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced small and optionally peeled8 ounces ham, diced1 cup cornsalt and pepper to taste Steps Heat the … Read more

Baked Sweet Onion Cheddar Dip

Ingredients1 1/4 cups finely chopped yellow sweet onions ( Maya, Vidalia, etc)1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup mayonnaise ( Best Foods, Hellmann’s, or Vegenaise)1/4 cup plain yogurt or 1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheeseTabasco sauce, to taste1/8 teaspoon curry powder, to taste ( optional, but oh so good!)1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon … Read more

The Best Homemade Chili

Ingredient 1 pound (raw) bacon – cut into small pieces 1 large onion – diced 1 red bell pepper – seeded and diced 1 green bell pepper – seeded and diced 6 cloves garlic – minced 4.5 tablespoons chili powder 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin 1.5 tablespoons paprika .5 to 1.5 tablespoons chipotle powder (Use 1.5 … Read more

Stuffed Cabbages Rolls

Stuffed cabbage is a classic Ashkenazi Jewish dish, and everybody seems to have their favorite way of making it. Also known as holishkes or prokes, stuffed cabbage leaves were a central part of the Eastern European Jewish diet. When we talk about these types of dishes, it nearly always comes down to one question: “How … Read more

Inexpensive, Homemade Spanikopita (Spinach Pie)

Mmmmm… I LOVE spinach pie. Whenever I eat at Greek restaurants, I always make sure to order some spanikopita. I love the flakey crust and the rich, warm, spinach filled interior. Popeye totally knew what was up. This spinach pie isn’t really Greek flavored, but I love it all the same. There are many, many … Read more

Macaroni and Beef with Cheese

Ingredients:1 medium onion, diced1 tablespoon canola oilsalt to tasteblack pepper, oregano, chopped garlic to taste2 28-ounce cans pureed tomatoes (the original recipe called for one so I think this is what made mine more “tomatoey”)2 pounds lean ground beef1/2 box macaroni1 cup each grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses Directions:Sweat the onions in the oil with … Read more

Hamburger steaks with onion gravy

Ingredients : 1lb. ground beef1 egg1/3 cup bread crumbs1/2tsp. black pepper1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. onion powder1 clove garlic minced1tsp. Worcestershire sauce1tbsp. oil1 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion2tbsp. all-purpose flour1 cup beef broth1/2tsp. salt Directions : In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.Form … Read more

Hands Down, The Best Healthy Hamburger Slow Cooker Soup Recipe On The Internet

I am a massive lover of hamburger soup. This soup is something that my mother and her mother and probably her mother have been making for years and years. I love this generational recipe but recently, my husband and I decided that we would start eating healthier. This means that we are cutting back on … Read more

Instant Pot Pot Roast

Ingredients2 teaspoons seasoning salt (I use Lawry’s)1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper3 lb beef chuck roast Or another, cut in half1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup low sodium beef broth1 tablespoon tomato paste2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1.5 lb Little Potatoes3 large carrots peeled and cut into thick … Read more

Best Ever Beef And Barley Soup

Ingredients needed: * 1 pound boneless chuck roast trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces* 1 1/2 cups carrots thinly sliced* 1 1/2 cups celery thinly sliced* 2/3 cup onion chopped* 1 package pre-sliced mushrooms 8-ounce* 2 tbs beef base (this is different than beef broth it is a base that makes beef broth)* 8-10 cups … Read more