Awesome Sweet Potato Gratin
AWESOME SWEET POTATO GRATIN 1 T. butter, softened 1 1/3 c. heavy whipping cream 2 T. minced garlic 1 T. fresh thyme 3 ½ t. kosher salt, divided 1 ¼ t. black pepper, divided ¼ t. ground nutmeg 2 ¾…
Pan-Roasted Balsamic Tomato Jam
PAN-ROASTED BALSAMIC TOMATO JAM 1 lb. cherry tomatoes ½ c. diced red onion ½ c. balsamic vinegar ½ t. powdered sugar Sea salt, black pepper to taste Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1/3 c. thinly sliced fresh basil 1. Heat…
No-Fuss Crock Pot Ranch Pork Chops
NO-FUSS CROCKPOT RANCH PORK CHOPS 4-6 bone-in pork chops (1” thick) 1 can Cream of Chicken soup 1 packet dry Good Seasons ’Ranch Dressing 4-6 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped…
Tasty Watermelon-Minty Margaritas
TWISTY WATERMELON-MINTY MARGARITA ½ c. sugar ¼ t. salt 6 torn fresh mint sprigs 8 thin lime wedges ¾ c. boiling water 8 c. chopped fresh watermelon 1 c. Silver Tequila ½ c. fresh lime juice Ice ¼ c. fresh mint…
Easy Refried Beans
EASY REFRIED BEANS 1 can pinto beans ½ red onion, chopped ¼ c. butter Salt to taste ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend Chopped green onions, garnish 1. Bring beans to boil in a saucepan. 2. Strain liquid…
Mexican Red Rice
1 c. uncooked rice (not instant rice) 2 T. olive oil or vegetable oil 2 T. minced garlic 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and minced, optional 3 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 (8-oz.) can tomato…
Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
SLOW COOKER PORK CARNITAS Olive oil 3-5 lb. boneless pork shoulder or Boston Butt, fat trimmed 1 T. cumin 1 t. coriander 1 T. oregano Red/black pepper Kosher salt 1/3 c. orange juice 3 T. fresh lime juice 1 c…
Crunchy-Crispy Taco Casserole
CRUNCHY-CRISPY TACO CASSEROLE 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 pouch Ole El Paso roasted tomato Mexican cooking sauce 1 c. Ole El Paso Thick n’ Chunky salsa 2 c. shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 bag…
Refreshing Frozen Lemonade
REFRESHING FROZEN LEMONADE 1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 c. sugar 1 c. water ½ c. ice cubes 4 c. vanilla ice cream Lemon slices, garnish 1. In small pitcher, combine lemon juice and sugar. 2. Stir well to…
Heavenly Banana Foster Upside-Down Cake
HEAVENLY BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE 1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar 1/3 c. plus ¼ c. butter, softened and divided 2 T. dark rum 3 ripe bananas, sliced ¼”thick, crosswise ¾ c. sugar 2 T. canola oil 2 eggs…