Our Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette

Description This vinaigrette does not separate for at least 30 minutes once you shake it! Simple, sweet, and savory. Ingredients ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste Instructions Combine olive oil balsamic vinegar … Read more

Italian Baked Meatballs

Description This recipe makes the most tender and tasty meatballs. I also freeze these meatballs and take out how many servings I need for each meal. If cooking in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time. Ingredients 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs ¼ cup grated Romano cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ½ … Read more

Key Lime Pie VII

Description This recipe uses condensed milk and sour cream. Fabulously easy. . . a summertime favorite! If you have time, a homemade graham cracker crust is better! Garnish with whipped cream and thin slices of lime if you like. Ingredients 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 3 cups sweetened condensed milk ½ cup sour … Read more

Chef John’s Milk Bread

Description Japanese-style milk bread is easy to make and stays moist and fresh longer than your typical loaf of homemade bread thanks to a starter or “roux.” It’s light and soft with the perfect amount of sweetness. Try it with my Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich (Tamago Sando) or toast it and use it for a … Read more

Deep Fried Oreos®

Description This is a carnival favorite where I grew up. Oreos get dipped into pancake batter and fried – yummy!! You can do this with or without a deep fryer. Ingredients 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 1 large egg 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup pancake mix 1 (18 ounce) package … Read more

Best Green Bean Casserole

Description This great variation of the traditional green bean casserole is topped with French fried onions and Cheddar cheese. Ingredients 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (6 ounce) can French fried onions 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees … Read more

Best Bread Machine Bread

Description This recipe is easy and foolproof. It makes a very soft and tasty loaf of bread with a flaky crust. Ingredients 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 (.25 ounce) package bread machine yeast ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Place … Read more

Sweet Potato Pie I

Description This recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, and everyone who tastes it says it is the best they have ever had. Ingredients 1 (1 pound) sweet potato ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar ½ cup milk 2 eggs ½ teaspoon … Read more