Recent Recipes

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

INGREDIENTS: Marinade1 cup barbecue sauce (I like to use one with sweetness)1/4 cup pineapple juice1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon minced ginger1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1 pinch black pepperChicken Kabobs4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1.5lbs)2 bell peppers cut into 1″ pieces1 pineapple 

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced2 medium carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano4 cups chicken broth2 cups cooked chicken, shredded1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi2 cups fresh 

Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast1 1/3 cups warm water (about 110°F or 45°C)2 tablespoons vegetable oil DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the 

Limoncello Mojito

Limoncello Mojito

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 oz white rum1 oz limoncello3/4 oz fresh lime juice1/2 oz simple syrup6-8 fresh mint leavesClub sodaIce cubesLime slices and mint sprigs for garnish DIRECTIONS: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup to release 

Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced1/2 red onion, thinly sliced1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon garlic powderSalt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Thinly slice 

Mango Sticky Rice

Mango Sticky Rice

INGREDIENTS: Sticky rice (1 cup, soaked overnight)Coconut milk (1 cup)Sugar (1/4 cup)Salt (1/4 tsp)Ripe mango (1, sliced) DIRECTIONS: Steam the rice until tender.Heat coconut milk with sugar and salt, stir until dissolved.Mix the rice with half the coconut milk …

Beef and Onion Stir-Fry

Beef and Onion Stir-Fry

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced2 large onions, sliced3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 inch ginger, grated1 tablespoon vegetable oilSalt and pepper to tasteGreen onions and sesame seeds for garnish DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, combine the beef 

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

INGREDIENTS: 4 large baking potatoes1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and pepper to taste1 pound ground lamb (or beef for a variation)1 onion, finely chopped2 carrots, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup frozen peas1 cup beef or vegetable broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme 

Elvis Presley Cake

Elvis Presley Cake

INGREDIENTS: 1 box yellow cake mix Ingredients needed to make cake: eggs, oil, and water 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice (not heavy syrup) 1 cup sugar 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature ½ cup salted butter (1 stick), softened to 

Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples and Pears

Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples and Pears

INGREDIENTS: For the Salad:5 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small bites1 apple, cored and diced1 pear (firm, not soft), cored and diced¼ cup red onion, diced1 cup cashews, toasted or roasted1 cup dried cranberriesFor the Creamy Salad Dressing:½ cup mayonnaise½ cup sour cream, kefir, or