LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE

Ingredients Pie Crust 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup shorting {I use Crisco}3 tablespoons cold water1/2 teaspoon white distilled vinegarpinch of sea salt Filling 5 large egg yolks1 and 1/3 cups water1 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup  cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fresh lemon juice {we used Meyer lemons}2 teaspoons lemon zest2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Meringue 5 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup granulated sugarpinch of sea salt Instructions For the … Read more

3-ingredient Sweet & Spicy Grape Jelly Meatballs

INGREDIENTS  1x2x3x 32 ounces grape jelly 2 12 ounce bottles Heinz Chili Sauce (24 ounces total) 5 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs (homestyle, not Italian flavor) INSTRUCTIONS  In a medium saucepan, combine the grape jelly and Heinz Chili Sauce. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring often. Place the meatballs into a large slow cooker and pour the … Read more

GARLICKY RIBEYE STEAK KABOBS with roasted asparagus and potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs good quality steak cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces (I used ribeye)10 small button mushrooms1 large red onion cut into 1 inch pieces1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces2 medium size potatoes cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces1 bunch of asparagus5 TBSP minced garlic1/2 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper1 tsp … Read more

Skillet Bourbon Steak Recipe

Skillet Bourbon Steak Recipe – Pan seared juicy sirloin steaks prepared with a dijon mustard rub and an incredible creamy bourbon sauce. A one pan recipe that is SO simple and SO darn delicious! Ingredients FOR THE STEAKS ▢4 (4-ounces each) top sirloin steaks, about 1-inch thick, at room temperature ▢coarse salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste … Read more

Grandma’s Tiramisu

Grandma’s Tiramisu is an authentic classic coffee-flavored Italian dessert idea for the holidays. This is one of my favorite desserts and is actually pretty simple to make, just takes some time! Traditional Grandma’s Tiramisu is an authentic classic coffee-flavored Italian dessert idea for the Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas. This is one of my favorite desserts … Read more

BROWN BUTTER PISTACHIO COOKIES

Brown butter, pistachios, and a hint of orange make these Brown Butter Pistachio Cookies a favorite! INGREDIENTS  1 cup (226g) unsalted butter  2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour  1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking soda  1 teaspoon salt  1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 medium orange)  1 cup (200g) granulated sugar  1/2 cup (100g) firmly … Read more

Caldo de Res Recipe

Ingredients:Short ribs (5-6)Boneless beef roast cut up3 corn on the cobs cut in half or smaller if you’d likeCabbageBeef boullion (sprinkler over top) after boiled meat is tender taste broth and add more boullion or seasonings if desired.Garlic powder (2-3tbs)Cumin (2 tsp)1-2 carrots4-6 potatoes (I like yellow)8 oz tomato sauce1 zucchini (if you like it)Limes … Read more

Traeger Jerk Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients:½ cup coarsely chopped scallion (about 2-3)¼ cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley (I omitted)8 garlic cloves, peeled1 coarsely chopped jalapeno, seeds included¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon ground allspice2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium if you have … Read more

Braised Red Wine Short Ribs Recipe

Ingredients:2 tablespoons kosher for Passover vegetable oil6 flanken-style short ribs with bones, cut 2 inches thick (about 4 pounds)Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper1 large onion, finely chopped2 carrots, chopped3 celery ribs, sliced6 garlic cloves, smashedOne 750-milliliter bottle kosher for Passover dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon4 thyme sprigs1 rosemary sprig3 cups chicken stock … Read more

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:2 Lbs Jumbo Shrimp2 Celery Stalks, (sliced thin)1 Jalapeno, (seeded, finely chopped)1 Cucumber, (chopped)2 Avocados, (peeled, pitted, chopped)2 Handfuls Fresh Cilantro, (chopped)1/2 Small White or Yellow Onion, (finely chopped)2 Limes, (juice & zest)1 Orange, (juice & zest)11.5 ounces Can Tomato Juice1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce2 Garlic Cloves, (grated)Favorite Hot Sauce, (to taste)Salt/Pepper, (to taste) Directions :Bring … Read more

Pork Chop Recipe

INGREDIENTS2 pork chopsMarinade Ingredients:1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup soy sauce1 Tablespoon brown sugarpepper to taste Place all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl, whisk to combine. Place the pork chops in a plastic ziplock bag big enough to hold the chops and marinade. Add the marinade to … Read more

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy Recipe

INGREDIENTS1 pound ground beef⅓ cup bread crumbs2 teaspoons ketchup1 teaspoon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder – optional, use if not doing onion in gravyGravy1 onion – small1 teaspoon oil2 cups beef broth4 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon ketchup½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce If you want caramelized onions in your gravy, start by thin … Read more

GRANDMA’S CHERRY COLA JELLO SALAD RECIPE

Description I grew up eating my grandmother’s jello salad creations at every holiday meal and they were awesome.  In fact I’m fairly certain she had stock in Kraft Foods because I don’t remember ever sitting down to a meal without some sort of jello salad on the table. This recipe for cherry cola jello salad … Read more