Description This simple chicken brine will help make the meat more tender and juicy. Ingredients 1 gallon warm water ¾ cup kosher salt ⅔ cup sugar ¾ cup soy sauce ¼ cup olive oil Instructions Pour the warm water into a container that is twice the volume of the water. Pour in the salt sugar … Read more
Description This is an elegantly simple way to cook tuna that any restaurant would be jealous of! Ingredients 2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns Instructions Pat tuna steaks dry and season on both sides with salt … Read more
Description This is by far the easiest recipe I have found for strawberry jam without using a pectin. The jam is soft, spreadable and delicious. Ingredients 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled 4 cups white sugar ¼ cup lemon juice Instructions In a wide bowl crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed … Read more
Description Well-rounded seafood and pasta dish. Good with any pasta; angel hair is less filling. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional) 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pinch kosher salt and … Read more
Description Simply a quick recipe for tasty guacamole! Great with tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican foods! Ingredients 2 avocados 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 lime, juiced salt and pepper to taste Instructions Mash avocado in a medium serving bowl. Stir in onion tomato … Read more
Description We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation. Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups sliced onions 4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 teaspoon … Read more
Description This tomato and cabbage soup was rumored, in days of old, to melt away those thighs. Ingredients 5 carrots, chopped 3 onions, chopped 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid 1 large head cabbage, chopped 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix 1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained 2 … Read more
Description With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup — a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter ½ onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 pound ham, diced … Read more
Description This hearty casserole has bacon, eggs, hash browns, and three different cheeses all baked into a comforting breakfast dish, perfect for feeding a crowd. Ingredients 1 pound sliced bacon, diced 1 sweet onion, chopped 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 9 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups small … Read more
Description My mother was one of the best cooks I ever knew. When she made stews we mostly found dumplings in them. We never ate things from packages or microwaves and you sure could taste what food was. That’s the only way I cook today – I don’t use any electronic gadgets to cook with … Read more