Ingredients: Broccoli: 2 large heads of broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets Cheese: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Bacon: 8-10 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled Onion: 1/2 cup red onion, minced Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 4 tablespoons white sugar 3 tablespoons white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1/3 cup hot water Optional Additions: 1/4 cup […]

Ingredients: Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade – see note below) 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Fajitas: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips 1 large green bell pepper, […]

Yields: About 1 pound of sausage Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients 1 lb ground pork (80/20 lean to fat ratio is a good choice) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp rubbed sage 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp dried marjoram […]

Yields: About 8-10 pancakes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups buttermilk (or see substitution below) 1 large egg 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for the […]

Ingredients: For the Wings: 2 lbs chicken wings (separated into drumettes and flats if not already separated) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder Vegetable oil for frying For the Buffalo Sauce: 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is classic) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, […]

Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or mix 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp cloves for homemade) Wet Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 […]

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size. Olive oil: For rubbing the potatoes. Salt and pepper: To season 4 strips bacon: Cooked until crispy. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese: Or your preferred type of cheese. 1/4 cup chopped green onions (scallions): Adds freshness 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons butter Instructions: Preheat […]

Ingredients: Ribs: 1 rack of baby back ribs (about 2-3 pounds) Dry Rub: 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt 1 teaspoononion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper BBQ Sauce: (Choose your favorite store-bought brand, or see below […]

Ingredients Stale bread: 4-5 cups cubed (about 1-inch cubes). Day-old bagels, sourdough, or another hearty bread work great. Olive oil: 3-4 tablespoons Everything but the Bagel seasoning: 2-3 tablespoons (store-bought or see note for homemade version) Optional additions: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (for extra cheesy […]

Yields: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 6 hours or overnight Ingredients For the Crust: 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup ice-cold water For the Filling: 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 8 ounces bittersweet […]