Brown Sugar Smokies
A recipe so easy your graduate could do it, so you can focus on turning his room into that home theater you’ve always wanted. Ingredients: 1 pound bacon 1 (16 ounce) package little smoked sausage 1 cup brown sugar Directions: Step 1: Pre heat oven to 350 degrees Step 2: Cut bacon into thirds and […]
Vegetable Pizza Squares
This fun party food scales for larger or smaller groups! Make something for those healthy people to eat while you enjoy your smokies. Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) cans crescent roll dough 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon minced onion ½ teaspoon minced garlic ½ cup […]
Greek Pasta Salad
What is a cookout without a good pasta salad or two? It’s not worth going to. So give this summer favorite a yummy Greek twist! Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper […]
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Run out of charcoal and need an alternative to the usual burgers and brats? Try this super moist and yummy baked chicken recipe. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove minced garlic 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 6 boneless skinless […]
Mini Cheesecakes
Mini. Cheesecakes. perfect for the groups that have someone that’s a little less than fair when it comes to cutting their piece of cake. Crust: 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon margarine melted Filling: 1 8 ounce package soften cream cheese ¼ cup white sugar 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice […]
Chipotle Cheese Sauce
Fans of Mexican flavor are sure to love this rich and smoky cheese sauce with a zap of heat from chipotles, it’s great on potatoes! Directions: Combine 2 tablespoons each butter and flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of pepper in a saucepan, whisk over medium heat until foamy about 2 minutes. Gradually […]
Bacon-Corn Relish
This super amazing bacon infused corn relish is perfect on grilled salmon, but then again, when is bacon not good? Directions: Finely grind ¼ cup dried Porcini mushrooms. Cook 8 slices chopped in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until almost crisp about 10 minutes. Pour off most of the fat, add ½ finely […]
Hoagie Slaw
What’s better than a meat sandwich? A meat sandwich with meat on top. This one is not for the faint of heart. Hello protein! Directions: Combine 2 ounces each chopped mortadella and provolone in a bowl with 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, ½ thinly sliced red onion, 12 cup chopped pepperoncini, […]
Sweet and Sour Onions
This traditional Italian dish, also called Cipolline Agrodolce is usually served with roasted meats like porchetta. Directions: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 each sliced Vidalia onions and red onion, cook stirring until soft about 10 minutes. Add ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, ½ […]
Bacon Pickle Ketchup Relish
This fresh relish mixes all your favorites into one monster condiment. Ketchup, onions, pickles, jalapenos and bacon. Directions: Cook 4 or more slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat, turning until crisp, then crumble. Combine 1 cup ketchup, ½ finely chopped onion, ½ cup pickle relish and ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapenos (well drained) […]
Jambalaya Soup
This is a hearty soup or stew based around the sorts of flavors that appear in traditional jambalaya. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 12 ounces andouille sausage sliced 4 chopped scallions 1 stalk chopped celery 1 red pepper, chopped 3 cloves chopped garlic 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 4 cups low sodium chicken broth […]
Thai Noodle Steak Salad
A delicious main-course salad that combines grilled flank steak with rice vermicelli noodles, salad greens, red onion and fresh basil. Ingredients: 4 ounce package rice vermicelli noodles 3 limes for lime juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons Asian chile sauce 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 English cucumber thinly sliced 1 red onion thinly sliced 4 […]
