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Homemade Mac & Cheese

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  Ingredients:   8 oz. elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 oz. block sharp cheddar, shredded   Preparation: Cook the macaroni according to the package directions.   Place the butter, flour, and onion powder in a medium pot. Whisk and heat over medium until the butter is melted. Once bubbling, continue to whisk and cook for 1 minute.   Whisk in the milk over medium heat until the milk begins to gently simmer.   Turn the burner off.   Season the white sauce with salt and hot sauce.   Add the shredded cheddar a handful at a time, whisking it in until completely melted. Continue until all the cheese has been melted into the sauce. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pot with the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Enjoy!

Eggplant Parmigiana

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Ingredients: 2 Medium Size Eggplant 2 Eggs, Beaten One Cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs 24 oz. Jar Marinara Sauce 1/4 Cup Olive Oil for Frying 1/3 Cup Grated Romano Cheese Preparation: Cut skin from eggplant, cross-cut into ¼ inch slices. Pat slices dry, dip in beaten egg then coat each side with breadcrumbs. Fry breaded slices just until lightly brown, then lay on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Using a deep, glass baking dish, layer, first the eggplant, then sauce and Romano cheese, continue the same with a second layer and so forth until all the eggplant is used. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake in 350 degree pre-heated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with crusty Italian bread from the bakery for a great meatless meal.

Marinaded London Broil

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Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of red pepper 2 pounds London broil Preparation: Add the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to a large gallon bag. Add the steak and let marinade for 2 hours or overnight. Preheat the broiler to high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and put in a baking dish. Broil for 5-6 minutes and then flip to the other side and broil for 3-4 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 for medium. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes and slice.

Grilled St Louis Style Back Ribs

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  Ingredients: - One full rack St Louis style ribs - Dry rub – favorite brand or your own recipe - One bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s Original Barbecue Sauce   Preparation: Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees.   Apply dry rub to both side of the ribs.   Bake the ribs in the pre-heated oven for 3 hours.   Finish cooking the ribs on the grill over medium heat for a smokey finish.   Warm the barbecue sauce slightly, then slather it over the cooked ribs for a fall off the bone delicacy. Serve with baked beans and an ear of fresh corn.   A slice of watermelon completes a delicious, savory meal.

Peach Melba

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Ingredients: Poached Peaches: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 vanilla bean, sliced open (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) 4 large peaches, firm Sauce: 3 cups raspberries 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Serve with: Vanilla ice cream Preparation Poached Peaches: Combine sugar, water, and vanilla bean in a pot over medium heat. Stir until the mixture boils. Cover and boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. If using extract instead of vanilla bean, do not add the extract after boiling the mixture. Resume mixture to a simmer. Cut peaches in half and remove the pits, add peach halves to simmering syrup. Poach peaches for 2-3 minutes on each side until soft. Remove them from the syrup and cool until you can handle them. Once cooled, gently remove the skins. Cool the syrup and pour over the peaches, refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Raspberry Sauce: Puree raspberries and sugar in a blender. Press through a sieve to remove seeds and refrigerate. To Serve: Place a scoop or two o...

Mexican Street Corn

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  Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, husks removed 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/2 lime, juiced 1/2 cup Cotija or Parmesan cheese, finely grated Fresh cilantro, finely chopped Preparation: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush each ear of corn with avocado oil. Grill the corn for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the corn every few minutes, until charred on all sides. Remove the corn and let it cool. In a bowl mix the mayo, chili powder and lime juice. Once the corn has cooled you can insert a skewer into one end, pushing it towards the middle. Brush the corn all over with the mayo mixture and then roll it in grated cotija or Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on some cilantro and enjoy.

Macaroni & Beef

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. Beef ground round 1 medium size onion, diced 2 – 15 oz. cans crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder Salt & pepper to taste 3 cups elbow macaroni Preparation: In a large skillet, place the onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and beef. Brown the mixture completely, drain any excess drippings. Add the crushed tomatoes and chili powder and allow the ingredients to simmer, then set them aside. Boil the macaroni according to the directions on the box. Drain the macaroni and add it to the meat mixture. Mix it well and cook it on high for 5 minutes, plate and serve. Add a salad as a side dish for a great mid-week dinner.