Chicken Francese 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt or to taste 1/2 tsp pepper freshly ground, or to taste 3 large eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut in half lengthwise 1 large lemon sliced into thin rounds, seeds removed 1 cup chicken broth low sodium 1/2 cup white […]

Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes Bring to boil: 1 cup butter 1 cup water… 2 Tbsp cocoa Remove from heat; let cool. In a bowl mix in with cocoa mixture: 2 cups sugar 1 tsp soda 2 cups flour ½ cup buttermilk ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. […]

Cream Cheese Chicken Tacos 8 oz. cream cheese 2 clove garlic, minced 2 c deli rotisserie chicken, or leftover roast/baked chicken shredded 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 c shredded cheddar cheese 10 medium corn tortillas canola oil for frying Preheat oven to 425 degrees While oven is […]

Strawberry Cheesecake Puffs 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed STRAWBERRY FILLING: 1 cup strawberries, sliced ½ cup sugar ¼ cup lemon juice CHEESECAKE FILLING: 1- 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons heavy cream STRAWBERRY LAYER: 1 cup fresh, sliced strawberries ¼ cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 400 F. Unfold […]

CRAZY CRUST PIE (easily a new favorite) INGREDIENTS: 1 c. flour 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened 3/4 c. milk 1 egg 1- 21 oz. can fruit pie filling (apple, cherry, peach, blueberry, blackberry, etc) Sugar or cinnamon-sugar DIRECTIONS: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, […]

Turtle Bars CRUST: 1/2 cup butter 2 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup pecan pieces Using a pastry blender or fork, combine the butter, flour, and brown sugar until the mixture forms fine crumbs. Press the mixture into an ungreased 9″ x 13″ pan. Sprinkle the crust with the pecan pieces. Set aside. […]

Smothered Pork Chops FOR PORK CHOPS 1 pound (500g) bone-in pork chops,* about 3/4-1 inch thick. 1/2 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Pat the […]

Instant Pot Beef Ragu with Cheese Grits 1 cup chopped onion 3 T minced garlic 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 3 lb boneless chuck roast 1 t salt 1 t pepper 2 cups beef broth 28 oz can diced tomatoes 6 oz can tomato paste Place the above in your freezer bag. Remember to label the […]

PASTITSIO (GREEK LASAGNA) BECHAMEL SAUCE: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 quart whole milk, warmed until hot 1½ teaspoons salt 3 large eggs Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the flour and then gradually whisk in the hot milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. […]

Coriander and Fennel Crusted Top Sirloin Roast  4 pound Top Sirloin Roast 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp kosher salt 1½ tsp cumin seeds Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Combine all spices and crush with a mortar and pestle, spice grinder, or strong husband with a rolling […]