Santa Maria-Style Tri Tip Roast

Description My family raves about this oven-cooked tri tip roast; it’s succulent, flavorful, and even my picky 5 year-old loves it! If you want to get a taste of southern California barbeque, this is it. Serve with fresh salsa, tortillas, rice, and beans. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon finely ground black pepper … Read more

Meatloaf Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Description This grilled cheese and meatloaf sandwich has crisped cheese on the outside and warm melted cheese on the inside. Perfect with sliced pickles and extra ketchup for dipping. Ingredients 1 slice leftover meatloaf 1 tablespoon margarine 2 slices bread 1 teaspoon ketchup, or to taste 3 slices Cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard, … Read more

Slumgullion

Description Ground beef, macaroni and tomato, great flavor and a quick cooking time. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups tomato sauce 2 (4.5 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained 2 teaspoons minced garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes Instructions … Read more

Christmas Prime Rib

Description Delicious coating on outside of roast, and perfect roasting time. Plan on 1 pound per person. Ingredients 1 (6 pound) boneless prime rib roast 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 stalks celery, cut … Read more

All-American Burger Dog

Description This ‘burger dog’ is far more than a hot dog-shaped cheeseburger. It’s a one-handed wonder that’s perfectly proportioned and easier to eat than a regular cheeseburger. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef (80% lean) salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 slices Cheddar cheese 2 extra-long hot dog buns 4 teaspoons mayonnaise 2 … Read more

Tsao Mi Fun (Taiwanese Fried Rice Noodles)

Description My mom’s been making me tsao mi fun, in Mandarin, or tsa bi whun, in Taiwanese, since I was a little girl. Tsa bi whun literally translates to ‘fried rice noodles’. You’ll most likely find all the ingredients at your local supermarket except for the five spice powder, dried Chinese black mushrooms and rice … Read more

Molasses Brined Pork Chops

Description Brining pork chops is like upgrading to premium cable; once you do it, you can’t go back to basic. Dissolve salt and molasses in water, toss in the chops, and wait. What do you get from such little effort? A pork chop that’s seasoned from the inside out, with a firm, but very moist … Read more

Best Ever Meatloaf II

Description My mom made a different meat loaf every week, when I was growing up, to find the one recipe are family would eat. After being subjected to this for years I came up with this recipe that has never failed to get rave reviews. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 1 small green … Read more

King Ranch Chicken Casserole I

Description This is just one of the many King Ranch recipes available. Everyone seems to love it and it’s sooooooo easy. Its’ especially good when served with Mexican Corn Bread. Ingredients 1 (3 pound) chicken, boiled and deboned 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers 1 … Read more

Stuffed Green Peppers

Description The best stuffed green peppers ever. Ingredients 6 green peppers, tops and seeds removed 1 pound ground beef 1 ½ cups cooked rice ⅓ cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon grated onion 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided salt and ground black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). … Read more