Recipes

INGREDIENTS ▢15 ounces canned black beans rinsed and drained ▢15 ounces canned black-eyed peas rinsed and drained ▢15 ounces canned corn drained ▢1 large bell pepper any color, diced – I used orange bell pepper ▢1 medium red onion diced ▢2-3 Roma tomatoes diced ▢1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste) ▢3 tablespoons olive oil ▢2 limes juice of ▢2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ▢1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro ▢Salt & pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS In a large … Read more

INGREDIENTS 1 small(about 4 lb) seedless watermelon 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 medium garlic cloves, minced 1tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons pickling spice PREPARATION 1. Use a vegetable peelerto remove the layer of green peel ofthe watermelon, discard the peel. 2. Cutthe watermelon into quarters and then cut … Read more

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk ¼ cup olive oil 4 slices cooked bacon diced 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided ½ cup green onions diced, about 2 large green onions Instructions Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 1-pound metal loaf pan (8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan) with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Line a metal … Read more

Ingredients For the Cupcakes: ▢1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ▢1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ▢1/2 teaspoon salt ▢1/2 cup unsalted butter softened ▢1 cup granulated sugar ▢2 large eggs ▢2 teaspoons vanilla extract ▢1/2 cup milk For the Custard Filling: ▢1 cup whole milk ▢3 large egg yolks ▢1/3 cup granulated sugar ▢2 tablespoons cornstarch ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Chocolate Ganache: ▢1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ▢1/2 cup heavy cream Instructions Make the Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line … Read more

Ingredients ▢1 cup long-grain white rice ▢2 tablespoons vegetable oil ▢1 small onion finely chopped ▢2 cloves garlic minced ▢1/2 cup tomato sauce or 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped ▢1 1/2 cups chicken broth vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian version ▢1 teaspoon chili powder ▢1/2 teaspoon cumin ▢1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste ▢1/4 cup frozen peas and carrots optional ▢Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish) ▢Lime wedges for serving Instructions Prepare the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water … Read more

Ingredients ▢Kielbasa: 1 lb 450g, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds ▢Cabbage: 1 medium head cored and thinly sliced ▢Onion: 1 large sliced ▢Garlic: 3 cloves minced ▢Olive oil: 2 tablespoons ▢Butter: 2 tablespoons optional, for added richness ▢Chicken broth or water: 1/2 cup ▢Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon for a tangy kick ▢Salt and pepper: to taste ▢Caraway seeds: 1 teaspoon optional, for … Read more

Ingredients ▢4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ▢1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for a healthier option ▢1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢1 teaspoon onion powder ▢1 teaspoon dried herbs such as thyme, oregano, or parsley ▢Salt and pepper to taste ▢Paprika for sprinkling Instructions Preheat Oven and Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If the chicken breasts are very thick, pound them to … Read more

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds yellow squash, sliced ¼ inch thick 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup sour cream 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided ¾ cup butter crackers, finely crushed Salt and pepper, to taste PREPARATION Add 1 … Read more

Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon 1 cup (226g) cold cubed butter ¼ cup ice water ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp freshly grated … Read more