Lazy Shepherd’s Pie

Looking for quick and easy dinner recipes for the family? This is the BEST easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe made with simple and cheap ingredients! The sauce is made with just a seasoning packet and tomato soup, taking out all of the hassle. Even your picky eaters will love this declicious dinner recipe. It’s hearty, comforting … Read more

ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground beef 2 medium zucchini, fresh cut in 1/4” chunks 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped salt and pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 c. salsa, jarred with tomatoes, onions, and chiles INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Cook the ground beef along with the chopped onions, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper … Read more

CHEF JOHN’S MEATLESS MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS 1 pound / 453 grams of white mushrooms, finely chopped (use a food processor to save time) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ c. finely chopped onion ½ c. quick-cooking oats ½ c. breadcrumbs (I used gluten-free breadcrumbs) 2 eggs, divided ¼ tsp dried oregano 3 c. of … Read more

Easy Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 large green tomatoes 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 quart vegetable oil for frying1. Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. How To: Discard the ends. 2. Whisk eggs and milk together in a … Read more

TATER TACO CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, diced finely 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (4 oz) can Old El Paso diced green chiles 1 (1 oz) package Old El Paso taco seasoning mix 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (12 oz) package frozen corn 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese … Read more

TOMATO RICOTTA TART

Enjoy the fresh summer flavour of this decadent tomato ricotta tart. Prolong summer with this amazing tart and enjoy it with your loved ones whole year round! INGREDIENTS CRUST: ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil 1 ¼ c. all-purpose flour ¼ tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped 3 … Read more

TOMATO AND VIDALIA ONION PIE

I always love Vidalia Onion. My mom introduced me to everything onion, and I particularly enjoy Vidalia Onion. I love it as a side dish or over my hamburgers and steaks. And to turn it into a pie is such an amazing treat! All you need to make this easy recipe is a few simple … Read more

CANNING: MEATLOAF

Ingredients:10 lbs ground beef (aka, hamburg)3 cloves garlic (do not be tempted to add more because raw garlic when pressure-canned can be overwhelming)1/2 onion2-3 T light brown sugar1&1/4 tomato ketchup1 plastic package of saltine crackers (buy a box of saltines and use one of the plastic packages inside)1 T parsley1 t yellow mustard (powder)1 t … Read more

Chocolate Cobbler

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds ground beef1 (1 oz.) packet taco seasoning4 eggs3/4 cup whole milk1 3/4 cups biscuit mix or bisquick1/2 cup sour cream2 cups lettuce, chopped or shredded1 cup tomato, finely chopped2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, gratedblack olives, sliced, optionalkosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400º F and lightly … Read more

School Pizza Recipe

This Old School Cafeteria Pizza recipe captures the essence of all that was good in the school cafeterias of our youth. (Cafeteria ladies not included.) This fall marked a real Mama Milestone for me. After 28 years of recording the first day of school with a photo each year, and then sending my girls off … Read more

STEAK & SHRIMP TACOS W/ CREAMY LIME AVOCADO SAUCE

Ingredients Flank or Skirt steak Raw shrimp Yellow corn tortillas (mission brand @ Walmart) Red onion Tomato Avocado Cilantro Lime Olive oil Plain Greek yogurt 3 blend Mexican cheese Shrimp I seasoned with old bay, coriander, black pepper, and fine pink sea salt. I seared them in unsalted butter. Steak I seasoned with black pepper, … Read more