Yield: About 2 dozen cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12-15 minutes Ingredients: For the cookies: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt For […]

Ingredients: Pork: 4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder (also called pork butt) Seasoning: 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) Liquids: 2 (12-ounce) cans Dr. Pepper 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar Sauce: 1 […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 slices bacon, diced 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce)can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel style), undrained 1 (12-ounce) can […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Beef: 1 lb flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain Marinade: 1/4 cup Dr Pepper 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Vegetables: 1 tbsp vegetable oil […]

Ingredients: Lettuce: 4-5 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1-2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce (optional, for crunch) Protein: 2 grilled or roasted chicken breasts, sliced or diced 4-6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled Vegetables: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup diced avocado 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion Cheese: 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/4 cup grated […]

Yields: 2 medium pizzas Prep time: 30 minutes (plus dough making/rising if homemade) Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients For the Dough (if making homemade): 1 ½ tsp active dry or instant yeast ½ cup warm water (110-115°F) + 2 tbsp more 1 ½ cups bread flour 3 tsp sugar 1 tsp olive oil + more […]

Ingredients: Ribs: 2-3 racks of baby back ribs (or your preferred type) Dry Rub: 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin Braising Liquid: 1 (2 liter) bottle Dr. Pepper 1/2 cup apple […]

Ingredients: Pasta: 1 pound thin spaghetti or linguine Oil: 3 tablespoons oriental sesame oil, divided Vegetables: 1 cup julienned carrots 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage 8 green onions, chopped (reserve ¼ cup for garnish if desired) Protein: 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast (rotisserie works great) Aromatics: 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh […]

Ingredients: Bread: 6-8 thick slices of brioche, Texas toast, or challah bread. Filling: 4 oz (1/2 package) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Custard: 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative of choice) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Butter: for cooking Optional Toppings: Maple […]

Ingredients: For the Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast Salt and pepper 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce (your favorite kind) For the Pizza: 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) Olive oil 1/2 cup BBQ sauce 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 small red onion, thinly […]