Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound (16 ounces) elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 […]

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Infuse with garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for […]

Yields: About 8 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: Optional Ingredients: 1 cup granulated white sugar 1 cup water 1 to 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6-8 lemons) 5-6 cups cold water Ice Optional: Lemon slices, fresh mint sprigs for garnish Instructions Make the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, […]

Ingredients: 3 ripe Hass avocados: Look for avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t overly soft. 1/4 cup diced white or red onion: You can adjust the amount based on preference. 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced: Optional, adjust based on your heat preference. 2 tablespoons […]

Yield: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60-90 minutes (depending on size of chicken) Ingredients: 1 (3-4 lb) whole chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 […]

Ingredients: Rice: 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (Day-old, chilled rice works BEST) Oil: 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, peanut) Aromatics: 1 medium yellow onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced) Vegetables: 1 cup frozen peas & carrots mix (or your favorite fresh stir-fry veggies) Eggs: 2 large eggs, beaten Protein (Optional): 1/2 cup cooked, […]

Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter ⅔ cup Frank’s RedHot Original cayenne pepper sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons honey (or agave nectar for vegan) ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt to taste Instructions: Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt […]

Ingredients: 1 (10-12 ounce) can cooked, shredded chicken (or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken) 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce (adjust for spice preference) 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (or shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix) Optional: Celery stalks and carrots for serving Optional: […]

Yields: 1 sandwich Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 6-8 minutes Ingredients: 2 slices of your favorite bread (white, sourdough, whole wheat, etc.) 1-2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 – 3/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, provolone, or a mix) Optional: Pinch of salt and pepper Instructions: Choose your cheese: For the perfect melt, […]

Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine – if unavailable, see substitutions below) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground ginger Substitution for Mirin: If mirin is not available, you can substitute […]