Pan-Fried Asparagus

Description This garlic asparagus dish is a Northern Italian side dish. My family loves it! Even the kids! Ingredients ¼ cup butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed Instructions Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir … Read more

Mexican Rice II

Description This is a wonderful side dish for any Mexican dinner. Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup chopped onion ½ cup tomato sauce 2 cups chicken broth Instructions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook … Read more

Roasted Vegetables

Description A casserole dish of seasonal vegetables that is so easy to prepare. It can be made a day ahead – just reheat before serving. Lemon juice can be substituted for balsamic vinegar, and you can use baking potatoes if you don’t have any Yukon Golds on hand. Ingredients 1 small butternut squash, cubed 2 … Read more

Simple Syrup

Description Simple syrup is a commonly used ingredient in many cocktails and other drink recipes. It’s also easy to make! Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water Instructions Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil stirring until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool. Pour into a … Read more

Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

Description I experimented with this until I found a quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce combination — the secret is cream cheese! Ingredients ½ cup butter 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 cups milk 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions Melt butter in a medium … Read more

Slow Cooker Collard Greens

Description Got this from a coworker who made these for the office holiday potluck. Collard greens are cooked all day with ham shanks and pickled jalapeno. Yum! Ingredients 4 bunches – rinsed, trimmed and chopped 1 pound ham shanks 4 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon olive oil ground black pepper … Read more

Microwave Corn on the Cob

Description This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the … Read more

Best Spanish Rice

Description The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty! Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup chunky salsa Instructions Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender about … Read more

Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

Description This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!) Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6 … Read more

Quick Tartar Sauce

Description Uses ingredients you might have on hand to whip up for fish sticks or fish and chips. Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice Instructions Stir mayonnaise relish mustard and lemon juice together in a bowl. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 … Read more