Beefy Veggie Soup

For those of you preparing for the snowpocalypse, check out this warm and yummy recipe: Ingredients:1 lb. lean ground beef1 medium red onion, chopped2 cans (16 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1…

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

This Cheesy Chicken Enchilada recipe takes 20 to 30 minutes to prepare, but is oh, so yummy!

Bill's Rum or Bourbon Balls

This recipe was kindly shared by Bill Prickett (@bprickett on Twitter). Thanks, Bill!   Rum or Bourbon Balls 1 cup powdered sugar1/3 cup Rum or Bourbon1/4 cup light corn syrup2 1/2 cups of crushed vanilla wafers (a food processor makes…

Today is National Cotton Candy Day

Cotton candy is a form of spun sugar and is mostly air, so servings can be huge, a la carnival-sized. And today, Monday, December 7, we are celebrating National Cotton Candy Day. To learn more about this magical treat, check out what Wikipedia…

Friday Snack: BLT Creamy Mac & Cheese

Salt1 lb. ziti rigati pastaExtra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling6 slices bacon, chopped1/2 cup marinated, chopped red pepper1 can tomato paste8 oz. cream cheese, cut into pieces1 1/2 cups shredded asiago or parmigiano reggiano cheese1/2…

Friday Snack: Beef Roast with Dumplings

1 boneless beef rump roastSaltPepperGarlic powderFlourOil3 tablespoons Lipton onion soup mix2 slices bacon, uncooked2 cans beef broth2 cans biscuits Salt, generously pepper, sprinkle with garlic powder and completely flour all sides of roast.…

Friday Snack: Zucchini Pancakes

Ingredients:4-5 medium zucchini3/4 teaspoon salt4 eggs1 garlic clove, chopped3/4 cup flour1/2 cup grated Parmesan1/4 teaspoon black pepperRanch dressing for dipping/topping Directions: Step 1 --Coarsely shred zucchini to make 5 cups. Sprinkle…

California Snackbox

Ingredients:Sourdough bread, slicedHalf avocadoRed onionTomatoMuenster cheese, slicedSliced turkeyCaesar dressingRomaine lettuceDirections:Warm up panini maker. On one slice of sourdough bread, stack above listed ingredients. Top with second…

NC-17 Root Beer Float

Ingredients:Vanilla flavored rumRoot beerVanilla ice cream Directions: In a large, chilled glass, add two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Pour one shot glass of vanilla flavored rum over ice cream and top off with root beer.

Strawberry Freezer Jam

One of my favorite recipes made by my grandmother each summer. Ingredients:2 cups of mashed strawberries4 cups sugar3/4 cup cold water1 box Sure-Jell2 tablespoons lemon juice Directions:Combine berries, lemon juice and sugar in a large bowl.…