This recipe is really easy to put together and is always a hit at parties. It pairs nicely with “scoop” chips.
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Nothing Says Christmas Like Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Ham, Cream Cheese, and Tortilla Shells, What’s Not to Like?
This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It is easy to make and everyone loves them. You do need to plan a bit ahead so the flavors have a chance to merge together.
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Not too spicy Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
This cocktail sauce recipe is as good as any store bought sauce. It is made from ingredients generally found in most kitchens.
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 6 dashes worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp white sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 dashes hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Mix ingredients, let set for an hour or so for flavors to mix, and dip your shrimp in it.
Notes
11/27/23 – First time we made this recipe we forgot the Worcestershire. It was still good.
Steak Shish Kabobs, Marinated
Be sure to cut the pieces of steak into the same size pieces so they cook at the same rate. The recipe says the prep takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. However, 3 hours of that time is marinating the meat which give you time to have a favorite cocktail.
Steak Shish Kabobs, Marinated
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 2 TBL vegetable oil
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger ground
- salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 pound sirloin cut into bite sized pieces (can also use flank steak)
- 1 medium red onion cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 medium green bell pepper cut into bite sized pieces
- 8 ounce mushrooms cut into bite sized pieces
- 8 shish kabob skewers
Instructions
- Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl or container. Place pieces of steak in the marinade and pierce with a fork to allow juices to soak into the meat. Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least three hours (the longer the better!).
- Let skewers soak in water for up to 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning. After meat has marinated, slide alternating pieces of meat, onion, bell pepper and mushrooms onto skewers. Heat grill to medium-high heat and grill for 8-10 minutes until done.
Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
Do your best to cut the sweet potato into evenly sized strips so they all cook at the same rate. Don’t skip adding the cornstarch – it’s the secret to getting crispy fries. The dipping sauce in this recipe can be used for more than just fries.
Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Fries
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 TBL canola oil
- t TBL cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp paprika ground
Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp honey can also use sugar
Instructions
Sweet Potato Fries
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F
- Cut sweet potato into 1/2 inch wide fries. Soak for 10 minutes in cold water. Drain and completely dry before placing in a bowl with canola oil; toss to coat. Lightly dust with corn starch before seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; mix until all fries are evenly coated.
- Working in batches if necessary, place an even layer of fries in the air fryer basket. Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Repeat to cook remaining fries.
Dipping Sauce
- Thoroughly mix all of the dipping sauce ingredients
Chicken Bacon Caesar Bubble-Up Bake
Lori rated this recipe very, very, good and Carl thought it was excellent. Try the recipe for yourself and let me know your rating.
Chicken Bacon Caesar Bubble-up Bake
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz container garlic & herbs spreadable cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Buttermilk biscuits 16.3 oz can, 8 biscuits, refrigerated
- 2 cup rotisserie chicken chopped
- 3/4 cup bacon cooked and chopped
- 2 cup spinach fresh, coarsely chopped
- 2 cup Italian cheese blend shredded (8 oz)
Instructions
- Bring biscuit dough to room temperature. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix spreadable cheese, Caesar dressing, water and pepper with whisk. Separate dough into 8 biscuits; cut each into sixths, and add to bowl, mixing until incorporated.
- Add chicken, half of the bacon, the spinach, and 1 cup of cheese to the biscuit mixture; fold in until mixed well.
- Spoon mixture into baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese and remaining bacon.
- Bake 33 to 37 minutes or until deep golden brown and biscuits are baked through.
Buttermilk Cornbread
This side dish is extremely moist and slightly sweet. Even better, it is easy to throw together. It is a good use of left over buttermilk for other recipes. You could consider buttermilk pie as well.
Buttermilk Cornbread
A good use for leftover buttermilk
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cup buttermilk reduced fat
- 1 large egg
- 6 TBL unsalted butter melted and divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place an oven-proof 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven.
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and 3 tablespoons butter. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.
- Remove skillet from the oven and add remaining 3 tablespoons until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Working carefully, immediately scoop the batter into the hot skillet. Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Spaghetti Bolognese recipe to beat all others!
During the COVID pandemic in 2020 Chef Jyll from Gather on Broadway had to change her business model. Gathering was not an option. She opted to created recipes, measure out the ingredients, and offer them to the public to cook at home. This recipe was one of our favorites.
Spaghetti Bolognese
This recipe comes from Chef Jyll at Gather on Broadway in Green Bay WI
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 TBL olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 stalk celery chopped fine
- 1 large carrot chopped fine
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 TBL tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine cheap is fine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 pound spaghetti dry
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and cook until softened and onions have become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ground beef and Italian sausage and cook, stirring to break up the sausage and beef combine everything well. Once the meat has browned and cooked through all the way, add the pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and red wine. Reduce and add beef broth. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- After the sauce has simmered for at least 20 minutes, drop the pasta in the boiling water and cook until el-dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain and serve with sauce
The Best Applesauce Bread Ever
We found this recipe on Allrecipes when we had an abundance of applesauce. It is excellent.
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