Peppered Flank Steak
January 31, 2019
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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
December 30, 2018
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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
December 7, 2018
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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
July 5, 2018
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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
June 4, 2018
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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
May 1, 2018
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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
April 1, 2018
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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
March 1, 2018
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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
January 31, 2018
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* 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
November 29, 2017
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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 […]