Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Description A Mediterranean-style family staple. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta 1 tablespoon basil oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil Instructions Bring a large pot of … Read more

Meatball Nirvana

Description These meatballs are a compilation of many, many meatball recipes to finally achieve what I was looking for… Meatball Nirvana! Cover with your favorite red sauce and serve with pasta or in crusty garlic bread rolls. Ingredients 1 pound extra lean ground beef ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 small onion, diced ½ teaspoon garlic … Read more

Simple Beef Pot Roast

Description This pot roast recipe and technique could not be easier. The vegetables break down, combining with the meat’s juices to create a sauce! Warm, hearty, and delicious! Serve over horseradish mashed potatoes. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 ½ pounds beef chuck pot roast 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup diced … Read more

Church Supper Macaroni and Cheese

Description It seems like there are endless recipe variations on macaroni and cheese; however my family is not a big fan of cheese sauce-based macaroni and cheese. It seems to dilute the cheese flavor. This simple but tasty recipe was given to me at a church supper in Terre Haute; it’s old, definitely has German … Read more

Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

Description Pork chops with a delicious Parmesan cheese crust. Ingredients 1 serving cooking spray 1 egg ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 2 boneless pork chops, trimmed Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk egg in a shallow bowl. Mix … Read more

Brown Sugar Ham Steak

Description Sweet ham steak recipe. Pairs great with roasted potatoes and green beans. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) bone-in fully cooked ham steak 5 tablespoons butter, cubed 5 tablespoons brown sugar Instructions Cook ham steak in a large skillet over medium heat until browned 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove ham from skillet; drain off … Read more

Easiest Pot Roast Ever

Description Easy Pot Roast made in the slow cooker. Ingredients 3 pounds beef roast 6 potatoes 1 ½ cups baby carrots 1 yellow onion 2 stalks celery 3 cubes beef bouillon ½ cup water Instructions Cut potatoes onions and celery into fairly large chunks; place in the bottom of a slow cooker along with baby carrots. … Read more

Rich and Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Description A rich, creamy beef stroganoff. This recipe uses a roux to create a beef gravy that is then thickened with sour cream AND cream cheese. A little bit of zip is added using pepper flakes. Serve this over egg noodles. Ingredients 2 (2 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips ½ cup … Read more

Blackened Salmon Fillets

Description Fire up succulent salmon with an exciting blend of Cajun-style spices! Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground paprika 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon dried oregano 4 salmon fillets, skin … Read more