Baked Chicken Wings

Description Easy, crispy, and delicious. I normally serve with a side of rice, chicken gravy, and a vegetable or salad. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, pressed 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt and ground black pepper to taste 10 chicken wings Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F … Read more

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Description Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion … Read more

Easy Guacamole

Description Simply a quick recipe for tasty guacamole! Great with tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican foods! Ingredients 2 avocados 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 lime, juiced salt and pepper to taste Instructions Mash avocado in a medium serving bowl. Stir in onion tomato … Read more

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Description These delicious mushrooms taste just like restaurant-style stuffed mushrooms and are my guy’s absolute favorite. Ingredients 12 whole fresh mushrooms 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper … Read more

Southern Pimento Cheese

Description This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes. Ingredients 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional) ¼ teaspoon onion … Read more

Chef John’s Hot Sloppy Joe Dip

Description For me this checks all the boxes for a hot party dip. It’s relatively cheap and easy to make, but maybe more importantly, it’s great hot, warm, or room temp. And it’s also incredibly versatile. Ingredients 2 pounds extra lean ground beef 2 green bell peppers, diced 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced … Read more

Perfect Sushi Rice

Description Here is my recipe for the perfect sushi rice. You can eat this alone or roll into your favorite sushi roll with ingredients of choice. I use strips of carrots, cucumbers and slices of avocado. You can adjust the amount of vinegar in this recipe to suit your taste. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked glutinous … Read more

Pico de Gallo

Description Quick and easy pico de gallo that is a great app or addition to dinner. Huge hit in my house! Ingredients 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced ½ red onion, minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced ½ lime, juiced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pinch garlic powder 1 pinch … Read more

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Description Better than the typical poppers. Ingredients ½ cup cream cheese ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 12 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed 12 slices bacon Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Mix cream cheese and Cheddar cheese together in a … Read more