Chef John’s Crab Cakes

Description These are what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They are basically a fried lump of crabmeat, held together with a minimum of filler. Delicious! Ingredients 8 saltine crackers, finely crushed 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 egg, beaten … Read more

Pressure Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

Description If you happen to raise your own chickens or have access to really fresh eggs, a pressure cooker is the best way to make hard-cooked eggs. It doesn’t really save time (the pressure cooker’s usual claim to fame), but here’s why it’s great: it actually makes fresh eggs easy to peel! Ingredients 2 cups … Read more

Cheese Ball III

Description This cheese ball is one our family has had and used for 20 years. We love it. It’s simple, and most of the ingredients are kept on hand. Roll it in nuts or parsley, if desired. Serve with an assortment of crackers. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 … Read more

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Description These easy-to-make air fryer shrimp can be served with a salad or on top of rice or pasta. Also great as a cold appetizer. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon lemon pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lemon, sliced … Read more

Brown Sugar Smokies

Description Bacon-wrapped yummies! You can make these little smokies on skewers or toothpick them to secure. Ingredients 1 pound bacon 1 (16 ounce) package little smokie sausages 1 cup brown sugar, or to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut bacon slices into thirds and wrap each strip around … Read more

Easy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Description We have these at most of our neighborhood gatherings. Everyone always asks for them. Ingredients 24 large mushrooms, stems removed, or more as needed 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage 1 onion, diced 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley Instructions … Read more

Mexican White Sauce

Description This is the white sauce that you find in Mexican restaurants. Serve with tortilla chips. Ingredients 2 cups creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™ ¾ cup milk ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano Instructions Place salad dressing into … Read more

Texas Twinkies

Description Brisket- and cream cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped jalapenos with a BBQ glaze. This recipe requires pre-cooked brisket. It is a great recipe to use up any leftover brisket. Ingredients 12 medium jalapeno peppers 12 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1 ½ pounds Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean only, trimmed to 0″ fat, all grades, cooked, braised 12 … Read more

Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Description These are very yummy, and if any of you have ever had Japanese tempura coated veggies, you’ll love this recipe. It’s similar, yet it is unique in it’s taste. Serve with a chili sauce, mint yogurt sauce, or sweet and sour sauce. Try other vegetables for dipping, such as sweet potatoes, broccoli and asparagus. … Read more