Peppered Flank Steak

1 1/2 lb. lean flank steak 1 tsp. cracked or freshly ground pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Rub the steak with the pepper and salt. In a skillet, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and […]

Hoppin’ John

by Sonya Cardiff Fry 1 or 2 slices of bacon (or you can use olive oil) Dice a bell pepper (any color), a medium onion, and 1-2 celery stalks. Saute in the oil/bacon grease until veggies are beginning to brown. Toss in a couple of cloves of minced garlic. 2 cans of black-eyed peas or […]

Christmas Crème Brulee

Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 6 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup white sugar 3 pinches salt 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 15 egg yolks 3/4 cup white sugar   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place about 2 tablespoons of the chocolate chips into each of four 6 ounce ramekins. Place […]

Portabella Burgers

4 Portabella mushroom caps 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon minced garlic Seasoned salt and pepper to taste 4 (1 ounce) slices provolone cheese Fresh, buttered & grilled buns Condiments, as desired With a damp paper towel, gently clean the mushrooms. Remove any […]

Fruit & Bacon Salad

2 red apples, cored and sliced 2 green apples, cored and sliced 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup seedless grapes 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded carrot 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens 1/2 cup honey Dijon salad dressing Place apples, oranges, grapes, bacon, carrot, and salad […]

Sweet Tea

There’s nothing that says Southern more than sweet tea. Christy Jordan says, “Dr. Phil once jokingly mentioned that Southerners started drinking sweet tea at age three, but Mama and I looked at each other in complete confusion as we knew perfectly well all of us had started on it by age one!” Check out these […]

Simple Cereal Bars

Submitted by:  Happy Housewife Kali (you can read more of her great recipes on her blog, Toddler Treats – and more!) 2 c oats 1 c whole wheat flour 1 c white flour (I’m sure you could use 2 c of either flour, I was just experimenting a bit) 1/2 c brown sugar 1 tsp […]

Drew Kime’s Tarte Tatin

Back around the turn of the last century, the Tatin sisters in Paris invented an upside-down apple pie for their pastry shop. It must have been a success, since people are still making it over a hundred years later. If you like apple pie, except for the way the filling tends to run out when […]

Cream Cheese Brownies

* Cooking spray * ½ cup butter, no substitutions * 1-½ cups sugar * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2 large egg whites * 1 large egg * 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa (from the box–dry) * ½ cup milk * 1-½ cups all-purpose flour * ½ teaspoon baking powder * ¼ teaspoon salt Topping: * […]

Hungarian Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter 1/4 c. sugar 1 egg yolk 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 egg white, unbeaten 1/4 c. finely chopped nuts Jam of your own choice   Cream butter; add sugar gradually and cream thoroughly until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk and beat well. Sift in flour and […]

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