Month: January 2025

Jalapeno Lentil Burgers

Jalapeno Lentil BurgersDue to the addition of eggs and panko bread crumbs, these jalapeno lentil burgers hold together well. Serve with your preferred bun! Lentils and water are combined in a pan and brought to a boil. For 15 minutes, reduce heat, cover the pan, and simmer. To the lentils, add carrots, onion, jalapeno pepper, […]

Oven-Baked Barbecue Rib Tips

Oven-Baked Barbecue Rib TipsTo make a flavorful, meaty appetizer, rib tips are first cooked in the oven slowly and thoroughly until they are fork-tender. Remove silver skin from the underside of rib tips if there. Rub seasoned salt all over meat. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil; place seasoned meat into the pan. Cover […]

Spaghetti with a Kick

Spaghetti with a KickTo premade spaghetti sauce, add corn, black beans, and kidney beans. Add cumin and hot sauce for flavor. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan and hot pasta. Olive oil is heated in a large skillet while the onion is cooked until tender. Mix well before adding the spaghetti sauce, black beans, kidney beans, […]

Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Breasts

Baked Nashville Hot Chicken BreastsChicken breast strips are brined, breaded, and baked, then brushed with homemade hot sauce in this Nashville hot chicken recipe. Mix water 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup sugar and hot sauce together in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved into the brine. Place chicken pieces in the brine […]

Pineapple Lemonade

Pineapple LemonadeA tropical and refreshing lemonade made with fresh pineapple, perfect for outdoor picnics or parties. Using a slicer or corer, core pineapple. Measure out 2 cups after breaking up into pieces. Keep juices. Blend two cups of pineapple, two cups of water, and one cup of lemon juice. Until smooth, blend. Add liquid to […]

Cranberry Coleslaw

Cranberry ColeslawSweet-tart and crunchy, this unusual slaw is enlivened by a combination of cabbage, sugared cranberries and thin orange slices. Toss the cranberries and sugar in a small bowl. Add a cover and chill. Toss the oranges, onion, cabbage, apple, and mayonnaise in a big bowl until everything is well-coated. Add the cranberry mixture and […]

Cherry Pie with Almond Crumb Topping

Cherry Pie with Almond Crumb ToppingFresh cherry pie made by Chef John has a crunchy almond streusel topping. Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). Use aluminum foil to cover a baking sheet. Pie crust is rolled out and placed in a 9-inch pie pan. In a big bowl, mix the flour, salt, […]

Slow Cooker Ginger Pork

Slow Cooker Ginger PorkPork shoulder is simmered with ginger all day and then topped off with sugar snap peas, green onions and ramen noodles. It is an easy week night dinner! Place the pork and ginger into a slow cooker and sprinkle the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles over them. Pour in the water. […]

Persian Saffron-Braised Chicken Thighs

Persian Saffron-Braised Chicken ThighsJuicy chicken thighs are braised in a delicious curry-saffron sauce. A simple chicken dish to impress company or to have for a weeknight dinner! Saffron threads should be placed in a small bowl and slightly crushed with a spoon. Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons of hot water. The water should turn […]