Superb Sauteed Mushrooms

Description These mushrooms are the quintessential topping for all types of steak. Also excellent over baked potatoes. I have people calling me and asking me for the recipe even years after I have made them for them. They are that good!! Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced 1 … Read more

Chef John’s Perfect Prime Rib

Description This is a specific formula for achieving a perfectly pink prime rib cooked somewhere a shade under medium rare. To use this method you must have a full-sized, modern oven with a digital temperature setting that indicates when it is preheated. Older ovens with manual controls can vary greatly, and the doors may not … Read more

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Description Traditional flour tortillas – homemade and much better than store bought. Do not substitute vegetable oil or shortening for the lard. Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons lard 1 ½ cups water Instructions Whisk the flour salt and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Mix in … Read more

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Description It is a dessert, but isn’t too sweet, nor too salty. It is really pretty when you put it in a clear ovenproof dish. Ingredients 2 cups crushed pretzels ¾ cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped … Read more

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Description No more dry corned beef! Cook this in your slow cooker all day and you’re guaranteed success! Serve this with soda bread for a warm and satisfying meal. Ingredients 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces 10 baby red potatoes, quartered 1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 4 cups water … Read more

Italian Bread Salad with Strawberries and Tomatoes

Description This is my variation of panzanella. Each ingredient having its own intense flavor, when combined, creates an explosive salad. Perfect for a summer day. Ingredients 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 … Read more

Perfect Sushi Rice

Description Here is my recipe for the perfect sushi rice. You can eat this alone or roll into your favorite sushi roll with ingredients of choice. I use strips of carrots, cucumbers and slices of avocado. You can adjust the amount of vinegar in this recipe to suit your taste. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked glutinous … Read more

How to Make Vanilla Ice Cream

Description Vanilla is the king of ice cream flavors. This version without eggs (‘American’ or ‘Philadelphia-style’) has a brighter, more pronounced vanilla flavor. Ingredients ¾ cup white sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 ¼ cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions Stir sugar cream and milk into a saucepan over low heat until sugar has … Read more

Absolute Best Liver and Onions

Description This recipe will turn liver haters into converts. Very simple! The three things that will set your liver above all others are: 1) soak in milk, 2)turn liver as little as possible and 3) don’t overcook! Ingredients 2 pounds sliced beef liver 1 ½ cups milk, or as needed ¼ cup butter, divided 2 large … Read more