Easier Chicken Marsala

Description Here’s a lighter version of one of my favorite chicken dishes. For my family, this one’s a keeper! Ingredients ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon dried oregano 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms … Read more

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Description A fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests will love! It’s super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need for spoons with this mac dish!! Ingredients 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese ¾ cup pimento cheese spread … Read more

Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)

Description This is a simple recipe for authentic brick-oven pizza made famous by several, well-known Brooklyn pizzerias. Best accompanied by ice-cold pilsner-style lager beer. Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup cold water 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups bread flour 6 ounces low moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced ½ cup … Read more

Shrimp Fried Rice II

Description The real shrimp fried rice, restaurant style. This is how I used to cook fried rice when my father still owned a restaurant. Ingredients 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice 3 cups water 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup fresh bean sprouts ½ cup chopped onion 1 ½ cups cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined without … Read more

Applesauce Pork Chops

Description Pork chops with applesauce glaze. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter ¼ cup chopped onion 1 apple – peeled, cored, and sliced 2 (1/2-inch thick) pork chops ¾ cup applesauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground mustard ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 … Read more

Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Vegetables

Description This is a great alternative to the beef and rice stuffed peppers. Ingredients 4 green bell peppers, tops removed, seeded 1 pound ground turkey 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ onion, chopped 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 zucchini, chopped ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh spinach 1 (14.5 … Read more

Chicken and Biscuit Casserole

Description A kind of marriage between the traditional chicken pot pie and chicken and dumplings. My family begs me to make this! Ingredients ¼ cup butter 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped baby carrots ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 … Read more

Chicken Riggies

Description This is Utica, New York’s, specialty dish. Rigatoni (riggies) pasta is paired with chicken and spicy peppers in a creamy red/white sauce. Some other popular additions are mushrooms and black olives. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces salt … Read more

Simply the Easiest Beef Brisket

Description Simply the best and easiest beef brisket there is. Great recipe to make the day before and reheat to serve. Ingredients 1 (3 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat 1 medium onion, thinly sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce ¾ cup … Read more