Twice Baked Potatoes (Stuffed Jacket Potatoes)

Ingredients ▢4 x 300g / 10oz potatoes – Sebago (Aus), Russet (US), Maris Piper / King Edwards (UK) (Note 1) ▢1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil ▢1/2 tsp salt CREAMY POTATO FILLING: ▢200g / 7oz bacon (streaky) , chopped into small batons (Note 2) ▢120g / 8 tbsp unsalted butter ▢1/3 cup cream (pure or thickened / heavy) ▢1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded (Note 3) ▢3 green onions , finely sliced ▢1/4 tsp salt … Read more

SALTINE TOFFEE CANDY – AKA “CHRISTMAS CRACK”

This Saltine Toffee Candy – aka “Christmas Crack,” is in high demand during the holidays! True to its name, it is delicious and addicting! Family and friends will beg you to make this!  INGREDIENTS 1 sleeve (4 oz.) saltine crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 bag (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 … Read more

toasted marshmallow fudge on valentine’s day

Ingredients:½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste170g (6oz) white chocolate, finely chopped230g (8oz or 1 cup) sugar100g (3.5oz) evaporated milk1 tablespoon milk powder100g (3.5oz) marshmallows*60g (1.5oz) butter1 teaspoon cocoa, for dusting Method: 1. Mix vanilla and white chocolate in a large mixing bowl and set aside. 2. Toast marshmallows over an open flame until they are melting … Read more

Green Chile Pepper Jack Chicken Enchiladas

I am so excited about this post because these are THE BEST Chicken Enchiladas ever. This is my Aunt Marianne and my niece Katherine’s recipe.  My dear Aunt Marianne passed away several years ago unexpectedly and is an incredible woman. I miss her. Oh, is she an amazing cook and Katherine is as well.  The key … Read more

Vanilla Bean Cream Pie

Yep, this pie is truly tasty. Though there are no eggs in it, it sets up like a dream and is extremely smooth and velvety. The highlight for me, of course, is the sprinkling of cinnamon. Ingredients 9 inch pie crust, baked and cooled 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons butter, melted … Read more

Chicken Stuffed Jalapenos

Ingredients 1 pound lean minced chicken 2 yellow peppers 1 red pepper 1 green pepper 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 c. barbecue sauce 2 cups blanched basmati rice, cooked 1 medium egg 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup shredded carrots 1 c. ground cumin 8 sprigs of parsley (optional … Read more

Instant Pot Meatballs

Ingredients  1 pound 80% lean ground beef , could sub with half ground pork 1 large egg , beaten 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian Flat leaf parsley 32 ounces mariana sauce ,1 jar which equals about 3 1/2 cups For serving (optional): Cooked noodles, parmesan cheese, basil or parsley Instructions … Read more

Cheeseburger Soup

Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup is a thick and hearty soup with lean, tender ground beef, shredded carrots, diced celery and potatoes in a warm and creamy cheese soup. This is an award winning soup and it is excellent!  Ingredients  1x2x3x ▢1/2 pound ground beef use 1 pound ▢3/4 cup chopped onion ▢3/4 cup shredded carrots ▢3/4 cup diced celery ▢1 teaspoon dried basil ▢1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes ▢4 tablespoons butter divided ▢3 cups chicken broth ▢4 cups peeled … Read more