Pesto Steak Confit

Description A recent video on TikTok purports to make an amazing steak by submerging steak in olive oil, cooking slow, and doing a flash sear at the end. This is my unique twist. I reserved the leftover pesto and tossed with cooked tortellini, and topped with steak.. Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup … Read more

Strawberry Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

Description One of my favorite lunch salads has strawberries, pecans, and poppy seed dressing. I thought those ingredients sounded great for a chicken salad sandwich. Try this delightful chicken salad on a croissant or served on a plate with crackers. Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 2 teaspoons poppy seeds … Read more

Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

Description Crispy fried catfish without the guilt of deep frying. Serve with tartar or cocktail sauce for dipping. Ingredients 1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces 3/4 cup seasoned fish fry coating (such as Louisiana® Fish Fry Products) nonstick cooking spray Instructions Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). … Read more

Fluffy Maple Buttermilk Pancakes

Description These are the best buttermilk pancakes. They are light and fluffy with a touch of maple flavor. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted cooking spray … Read more

All-Purpose No-Salt Seasoning Mix

Description I got this recipe from my mother-in-law, Helen. I make it up in big batches. It’s scrumptious on most everything, I use it often, and I make it for teacher gifts also. Ingredients 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley 1 ¼ teaspoons dried savory 1 ¼ teaspoons ground thyme 1 … Read more

Creamy Mushroom Tortellini Alfredo

Description This creamy, comforting dish is easy to make using prepared tortellini and a homemade Alfredo sauce. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini 8 tablespoons butter, divided 2 (8 ounce) packages sliced baby portobello mushrooms ½ cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups half-and-half ½ teaspoon … Read more

Artichoke Dip with Fresh Spinach

Description Artichoke dip with fresh spinach. Ingredients 2 small yellow onions, chopped 2 medium shallots, roughly chopped ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh Italian parsley ¼ cup chopped fresh chives ¼ cup chopped fresh sage 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped 2 tablespoons … Read more

Mom’s Scalloped Potato Gratin

Description These scalloped potatoes were one of my favorite foods growing up, but then I went to culinary school and learned, according to classical methods, how it was “supposed” to be made–and that’s how I’ve been making it ever since. But recently, for whatever reason, I went back and tried to recreate my mother’s version … Read more

Exotic Chicken and Rice Casserole

Description Have you ever been eating chicken and rice and thought to yourself, “This is good, but I wish this was more exotic?” If so, you’ll love this. This was inspired by many different recipes from many different places–which is why I chose this recipe name. Sprinkle this with red pepper flakes, if desired. Ingredients … Read more

Pasta with Chicken and Mushroom Alfredo Sauce

Description We like this pasta with chicken and mushroom Alfredo sauce as-is but you can tweak it any way you like by adding or taking away anything. I sometimes add peas. Serve with garlic or any good crusty bread. Good stuff! Ingredients cooking spray 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (16 ounce) … Read more