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Appetizers, Uncategorized

Stovetop Popcorn

It’s not secret that I love all things popcorn. Flavored with cheese or caramel, microwaved, cooked in a stir crazy, air popped, movie theater popcorn – I could probably go on! I won’t even begin to tell you how many popcorn machines I own. My recent favorite has been homemade stove top popcorn. The fresh […]

Appetizers

Homemade Mozzarella Stick

I have yet to find a fried cheese that I don’t like. Cheddar, white cheddar, brie, and of course mozzarella. These homemade fried mozzarella sticks are great for a night in instead of a night out! Ingredients 8 pieces of string cheese 1/4 cup flour 1 egg 1 Tablespoon milk 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 […]

Main Dish, Side Dish, Uncategorized

Homemade Creamy Ranch

Ingredients 1/2 cup real mayo 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste) dash of minced garlic Instructions Mix all items together in a bowl or salad dressing shaker (available below). Rule of thumb is to use the buttermilk expiration date as the […]

Breakfast, Main Dish

Belgian Waffles

These light and fluffy waffles are a delicious breakfast dish and will not disappoint! Ingredients 1 cup of flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs (separate the yolks and whites) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 cup of milk Instructions 1. Sift together flour, […]

Side Dish

Oven Roasted Vegetables

This vegetable mix has great flavor and requires hardly any prep work. Be creative and add other vegetables that you like to personalize the dish. Ingredients 6 ounces of petite carrots 1 sweet onion 1 red or yellow pepper 1 green pepper or 6 ounces of green beans 2 Tablespoons freshly minced garlic cloves 1/4 […]

Main Dish

Homemade Pizza Crust

When you are feeling ambitious this is a great afternoon or evening recipe to make your own pizza! Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast (or the equivalent from a jar of yeast – conversion printed on label) 1 cup warm water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 1/2 cups of flour 1 tablespoon […]

Side Dish

Ramen Noodle Salad

Ready in minutes and always delicious this salad is great with any meal. Not only is it tasty, but easily made in advance! Ingredients 1 head Nappa Cabbage (or lettuce) chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 package of Ramen noodles crumbled 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white […]

Dessert

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Store bought elegance of a chocolate covered strawberry achieved at home in only a few minutes. Great for any occasion no matter how romantic or casual it may be. Once you start making your own chocolate covered strawberries you will want to have them on hand all the time! Ingredients 1-2 pounds of strawberries washed […]

Main Dish

Red Pepper Pasta

Pasta that is ready to eat in 30 minutes or less! This recipe can also be doubled – the leftovers reheat well the next day for lunch. Ingredients 4 ounces dried fettuccine (about 1/4 box) 2 1/4 teaspoons butter 2 1/4 teaspoons flour 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup half and half 1/4 cup roasted red […]

Dessert

Chewy (made from scratch) Brownies

This is my go to brownie recipe! No more using box mixes after I tried these. With a few more ingredients they as almost as quick as the pre made mixes. Ingredients 1 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup baking cocoa 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup melted […]