Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Description Grilled cheese with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos– tastier than the original! Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 slices white bread 2 slices American cheese 1 roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced ¼ small onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped Instructions Heat a large skillet over low heat. Spread butter or margarine onto one side … Read more

Easy Slow Cooker BBQ

Description Southern pulled pork BBQ that is so easy to make! I have shared this BBQ with family, friends, and co-workers, and they have told me that this is amongst the best BBQ they have ever eaten. I use a North Carolina style vinegar-based sauce when I make this, but this is the fun part … Read more

Rice Cooker Risotto

Description I found a recipe similar to this one years ago on Allrecipes and haven’t been able to find it again. Luckily, I remembered the basics of it. After some trial and error, I have it figured out! This basic recipe is a creamy comfort food that is very versatile, in that you can add … Read more

Shipwreck Dinner

Description It’s not pretty but, it’s a tasty, busy-night, kid-friendly meal. It’s not ‘gourmet,’ but it’s hot filling and easy. The prep time is generally limited to how fast your can opener works and how hard it is to unwrap your meat. The big bonus is that it’s a complete one-pot meal with no chopping, … Read more

Grilled King Crab Legs

Description Sweet king crab legs are enhanced with simple and fresh flavors to create a gourmet meal in a flash. Great served with a baked potato and some grilled corn on the cob. Ingredients 8 sheets aluminum foil 3 ½ pounds Alaskan king crab legs 1 lemon, quartered ½ cup butter, divided, or more to taste … Read more

Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Onions

Description The classic pork chop with mushroom gravy but without using canned soup. Serve with rice or potatoes. Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon oil 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup sliced button mushrooms 1 small chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup flour, or … Read more

Honey-Dijon Pork Chops

Description I originally saw this recipe for chicken, but I decided to use pork instead. Ingredients ¼ cup Dijon mustard ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish. Mix Dijon … Read more

Kicked Up Mac and Cheese

Description This ain’t your grandma’s mac and cheese. Ingredients 1 ½ cups rotelle pasta 4 tablespoons butter, divided ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon dry mustard ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese ½ cup … Read more

Firehouse Chili and Cornbread Casserole

Description Everyone knows that firefighters make the best chili–many using a recipe very similar to this–and the only way I know how to make that chili even better is by topping it with a cheesy cornbread crust. The cornbread crust is relatively sweet, which of course pairs perfectly with that spicy, meaty, savory chili. Ingredients … Read more

Funeral Sandwiches

Description These little sandwiches are delish and are favorites at a party or funeral! Ingredients cooking spray 1 pound thinly sliced ham ½ pound sliced Swiss cheese 2 (12 count) packages Hawaiian bread rolls (such as King’s®) 1 cup butter, melted 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 2 … Read more