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 […]
Best Lemonade Ever Recipe
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, […]
Creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe
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 […]
Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe
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 […]
Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients: Pasta: 1 pound spaghetti Salt for pasta water Meat Sauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef (or your choice of ground meat) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat) 28-ounce can crushed […]
Sloppy Joes II Recipe
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 3/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and ground black pepper to taste 6 hamburger buns Instructions Brown the meat: Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add […]
Simple Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
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 […]
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
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, […]
Butterfinger Brownies Recipe
These brownies are loaded with peanut butter and Butterfinger candy pieces, making for a delightful and decadent treat. Ingredients: Brownie Batter: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 cups packed light brown sugar ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted ½ cup creamy peanut butter 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 16 […]
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownie Bites Recipe
Ingredients: Brownies: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Chocolate Coating: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate 1/4 cup heavy cream Strawberry Filling: 12 fresh strawberries, […]