HOMEMADE PANCAKES

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup milk 2 tbsp white vinegar (see note) 1 cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp white sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla DIRECTIONS: Combine the milk and vinegar in a small bowl for 10 minutes to “sour”. This…

MEXICAN CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS:   2 lbs. ground hamburg 2 packets taco seasoning, prepared according to package directions.  You can make your own seasoning, using about 6 tablespoons in 1 1/2 cups water 4 Mission Super Soft Flour Tortillas, Large Burrito size 7.6 oz box Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice (or similar) 16 oz. Sargento’s Shredded Mexican…

PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts MARINADE: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced 1/4 tsp pepper RANCH SPREAD: 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated 1/4 cup ranch dressing PARMESAN CRUMB TOPPING: 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs 1/4 tsp garlic…

HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY CRUMB PIE

Although I love pie (now who doesn’t love pie?), I have been trying for 30 years to make a great pie crust without it falling apart on me.  On this last attempt, it did kinda fall apart but I believe I finally figured out why.  I didn’t add enough cold water.  I originally only added…

NO CHURN VANILLA BLACKBERRY ICE CREAM

Who doesn’t like ice cream? This is super easy and very tasty. You can use whatever smashed fruit you want. It’s a smooth and creamy, no-churn vanilla ice cream swirled with smashed blackberries. No cooking and no ice cream maker needed! Now, give it a try! INGREDIENTS: (1) 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsP…

BROILED PARMESAN CRUSTED HALIBUT

My husband, Bruno has been going on and on for about 6 months that he wants to try Halibut.  However, for 2 thick steak-like pieces of the Alaskan Wild Caught Halibut in Walmart, it is $20! Since there are 3 of us, I would have to buy at least 2 packs, if not 3.  When…

KICK’N CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS

  Everyone loves quick and easy tasty meals for dinner.  This one is chock full of flavor using the new Weber Kick’n Chicken Seasoning!  My husband and son said it was the best sauteed chicken I have ever made.  That’s because I tried this seasoning.  Plus you get lots of veggies low in calories too!…

BEEF BRACIOLE WITH GNOCCHI AND HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

INGREDIENTS: Braciole: 2-3 lbs, thin sliced beef such as sirloin tip (I bought two packs. One pack had 4 slices and the other had 3). 1 box Great Value (or Stove Top) Chicken stuffing 2 eggs 1/2 cup pecorino romano, or more twine cut into 4-5 inch pieces salt, pepper Sauce: (2) 28 oz. cans…

PAN SAUTEED GREEN BEANS

INGREDIENTS: Bag of fresh green beans from produce section of grocery store, cleaned by cutting off ends Medium onion, diced 3 gloves garlic, small dice 2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp butter DIRECTIONS: In a large skillet, add the EVOO and the butter. Once the…

HONEY GARLIC SHRIMP STIR FRY

When I made this recipe, my son and I loved it. My husband, however, did not. He said it was too sweet and that there was a funny taste about it (the fresh ginger!) and he couldn’t eat it. So I have cut the amount of honey in half. You may even want to cut…