There is a secret to the crispiest brussels sprouts ever. I am going to have to try this cause I love brussels sprouts.
Click here to go to Food Network's recipe page to discover the secret. The recipe page includes a video.
Ham steak that has a bone is what I buy when I'm going to make a pot of beans using dried beans. You get the flavor from the bone and lots of ham to go with the beans.
Click here to go to the article from Martha Stewart.com.
If you’ve been looking for foolproof instructions on how to make pie crust and everything else you need to know, all you need to know is here. You are guided through the process with step-by-step videos in some pages, clear directions, and expert tips and tricks.
I'll be adding to this list.
"Forget the frozen fries! These homemade French fries come out perfectly golden and crisp and only use 1 teaspoon of oil…just another reason to love your air fryer. Learn how to cut potatoes for fries and customize the seasonings, plus, all the air fryer tips to make them crispy and tender." - comment from Food Network Kitchen.
As a frequent user of my air fryer, I high recommend this recipe for crispy, fresh french fries.
Click here to go to the Food Network recipe page.
"That unique presentation is everything: Pineapple upside-down cake is baked with rings of canned pineapple slices that become sticky and sweet during their time in the oven. After baking, the cake gets inverted in one big flip so that the pineapple rounds end up topping the cake as its displayed upside down—or right side up, depending on your point of view. A cherry in the center of each pineapple ring adds a whimsical polka-dot sensibility to the cake." - comment from Southern Living about the cake.
This cake brings back so many childhood memories. My nana made it a couple times every month. I had forgotten about this delicious cake with an awesome presentation.
Click here to go to the Southern Living recipe page.
"These melt-in-your-mouth morsels are dainty dynamos. Making the fudge—a mix of marshmallows, chocolate, and milk—is literally a flash in a pan. Then, simply form them into balls and roll in snazzy toppings like freeze-dried raspberries, pistachios, toasted walnuts, and peppermints." - comment about fudge bites from Martha Stewart.com.
Quick and easy, perfect for gift-giving and so versatile!
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From the Recipe Creator: Unlike the pie, this Key lime cake is topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. You can top it with graham cracker crumbs as a nod to the original pie crust. If you’ve ever had a true Key lime pie, you know it’s a real treat. Every bite of the pie is creamy, with a balanced sweetness and wonderful tanginess from prominent Key limes. But for those who prefer cake to pie, this Key lime cake recipe is the perfect alternative. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Sounds delicious and the cream cheese frosting paired with the tangy cake is the perfect pairing.
Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.
RECIPE COURTESY OF BOBBY FLAY
FROM BOY MEETS GRILL
THE FIREHOUSE GRILL EPISODE
THE FOOD NETWORK
In this episode, Chef Bobby Flay cooks an Italian feast for a group of firemen from the FDNY. He shops and cooks up some hot firehouse favorites, including this grilled pizza.
Looks delicious!
The cost of everything is getting out of hand. As a family on a fixed income we are coming up with different things to keep costs down to a minimum. I don't think we are alone!
A great start is using our own spice, seasoning and gravy mixes. I'll add to the following list as I find articles and videos for a wide variety.
Here's Everything You Need to Make 10 Flavorful Spice Mixes
10 Homemade Pantry Staples That Save Money
"Ree Drummond's top-rated comfort food recipe star's crispy, juicy cube steaks and a creamy country gravy with plenty of black pepper. To achieve just the right flavor, Ree dredges her steak in a flour mixture that's been enhanced with paprika and cayenne. Topped with cream gravy, this is a cowboy classic on a whole new level." - comment from Food Network Kitchen.
She makes everything look good! This is one of my favorite foods and her recipe is a great example of how it is made. Extreme respect!
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"These delicate, buttery cookies, which get their crunchy texture from toasted pecans and a sugar coating, practically melt in your mouth." - comment about the cookie from Martha Stewart.com.
They sound like the best cookies ever that I would love to try! How about crumbling a cookie over a bowl of butter pecan ice cream?
Click here to go to the recipe page.
Leftover Ham Recipes from The Kitchen Community.org
Leftover Ham Recipes from Taste of Home
Leftover Ham Recipes from The Pioneer Woman
Rita's Sweet Holiday Baked Ham
MORE TO COME!
"These corn tortillas are the real thing! A simple mixture of masa harina and water results in the most wonderful corn tortillas you've ever tasted. The secret is to use a cast iron pan." comment about corn tortillas recipe from All Recipes.
The Captain and I made homemade corn tortillas all the time. They were excellent even using a stainless steel frying pan. The difference between homemade and store bought is like night and day. We made tortilla chips using the same dough.
Click here to go to the recipe page from All Recipes and be amazed at the difference.
"I have recreated this recipe to bring a little bit of my Grandma’s New England home cooking into my kitchen and yours. I like to serve this stuffed shrimp with my rice pilaf recipe." Comment from Jillian of Food Folks and Fun.
My favorite food ever is shrimp and I love stuffed shrimp. This one sounds like a winner.
Click here to go to Jillian's recipe page.
"Ground beef taco dip is packed with flavor yet super simple to make, thanks to a few handy ingredients. Packets of store-bought taco seasoning add spice. A mix of sour cream and cream cheese (low-fat if you like) builds a super-smooth base. And a top layer of fresh vegetables creates a dash of crunch." - description of recipe from Taste of Home.
This taco dip is like one I used to make a long time ago that was always one of the first things to go. Everyone loved it. I have the recipe around here somewhere and I will post when I find it.
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WOW! What a presentation! The recipe creator says this cheesecake is a showstopper and just from the photo, I agree that it is. If it tastes as good as it looks, this is a winner. But how can you go wrong with a cheesecake that contains coconut, cherries and fudgy chocolate. Outstanding!
This cheesecake comes from Taste of Home. Click here to go to the recipe page.
"When it comes to planning dinner, it’s often tricky to find a filling, nourishing meal that will appeal to kids and feature a few veggies. Kind of a cross between chicken pot pie and Midwestern hot dish recipes, this chicken Tater Tot casserole ticks every box. It’s pure comfort food that even the pickiest eaters will love" - description of recipe by Taste of Home.
Gotta love it if it contains tater tots, chicken and cream of chicken soup! Love that it is easy and can be frozen for another even easier meal. And look at that presentation!
Click here to go to recipe page with lots of information including everything you want to know about freezing and storing the casserole.
Recipe and photo courtesy The Neelys . . . The Food Network
Show: Down Home with the Neelys
"When the cookie tray needs some sparkle, turn to this festive recipe. A Christmas classic goes from traditional to fabulous when dipped in melted white chocolate and rolled in nonpareils and edible glitter. The slightly fruity treat is one of our most popular cookie recipes of all time." - description of cookie from Better Homes and Gardens.
Sounds like this is the perfect gift-giving, delicious Christmas/holiday cookie. And it makes such a beautiful presentation.
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"One of the most common answers to "What is your favorite Christmas cookie?" has to be "Thumbprints!" Not only can these sweets be baked and frozen up to three months in advance for a stress-free season, but they can also be dressed up with all kinds of flavor combos. Might we recommend lemon-coconut, almond-cherry, or peanut butter and jelly?" - description of recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.
Love the fact that they are so easy to make ahead and freeze, also so many variations are possible. They are a very versatile cookie.
The beautiful photo with different versions of the same cookie gave me an idea for homemade gift-giving package . . . make different versions and make packages mixing them up. It would make an awesome colorful presentation.
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