Slow Cooker Roast Beef in its own Gravy

Description This is my go-to recipe for pot roast on a busy weekday. It uses inexpensive cuts of meat, made posh by the slow cooker. After years of tweaking others’ recipes, I think I found a good mix of high-quality pot roast while still being very quick and easy. Ingredients 1 pound baby red potatoes, … Read more

Homemade Dumplings

Description Dumplings for stew. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Instructions Whisk flour baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Slowly pour milk into flour mixture stirring constantly until dough is stiff and holds together. Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 6

Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie

Description This recipe is simple and affordable. It’s made up of common ingredients from the pantry- ground beef, green beans, tomato sauce, potatoes and seasonings. I’m not sure where it came from, but I know there are many variations. This is Mom’s! Try serving with cranberry sauce or other fruit of your choice. Ingredients 9 … Read more

Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish

Description Hot dish or goulash, call it what you want. I grew up on this quick and easy meal. I have tweaked the ingredients a bit, but the results are just as good. Serve with a side salad for a great weekday dinner. Enjoy. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 pound ground beef … Read more

Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese

Description A new twist on the favorite classic: Macaroni and cheese baked on a sheet pan. Ingredients 8 cups water 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ cup milk ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce fresh ground black pepper to taste 4 ounces grated Cheddar … Read more

Clams Casino

Description Baked, stuffed clams – the best you have ever eaten! Ingredients 24 large clams 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup minced onion ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup dried bread crumbs 4 slices bacon ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons … Read more

Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Description I learned how to make creamy chicken Alfredo from my dad who has always been an incredible cook and amazing teacher. Chicken Alfredo was always my favorite. A lot of the recipes I see that are worthwhile are too much work because you have to make your own sauce, and those that don’t have … Read more

Tomato Pork Loin Chops

Description Rich, tasty, and easy to make with delicious, on hand ingredients! Serve with egg noodles, if you want. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 boneless pork loin chops, pounded thin 1 large onion, sliced ½ teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon … Read more

Smothered Pork Chops

Description The gravy from this recipe is great with any side dish. This is my 15 year-old-sons favorite! Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves crushed garlic 6 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops ½ cup water ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth 1 tablespoon browning sauce Instructions Saute onion and garlic … Read more