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…
Tasty Okra Cornbread
2 T. vegetable oil 2 c. fine yellow cornmeal 1 c. flour 1 T. baking powder 1 T. chopped fresh thyme 1 T. kosher salt 1 T. garlic powder 1 t. black pepper ¼ lb. fresh okra, trimmed and cut…
Delicious BBQ Root Beer Ribs
ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE: ¾ c. root beer ¾ c. catsup 2 T. packed light brown sugar 2 T. honey 2 T. apple cider vinegar 2 T. Dijon 1 T. Worcestershire 1 t. onion powder 1 t. smoked paprika 1…
Instant Pot Smashed Potatoes
3 lbs. small red or Yukon Gold potatoes 8 T. butter 6 T. minced garlic Pinch red pepper flakes, to taste Sea salt, to taste Sour cream and thinly sliced green onions, garnish 1. Put a cup of water in…
Simple Sausage Dip
1 lb. Jimmy Dean pork sausage, or good quality sausage 8 oz. cream cheese, room temp 1 c. good quality chunky salsa Sliced green onions Chopped fresh cilantro Tortilla chips, for serving 1. Heat 10” cast-iron skillet over medium heat…
Unique S’Mores
2 c. heavy cream 9 c. mini-marshmallows PAM 3 c. finely ground graham cracker crumbs 10 T. butter, melted 1/3 c. plus ½ c. sugar ¾ t. salt 2 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room temp 2 t. vanilla 6 oz…