M&M’s® Granola Bars

Description Very tasty! My uber-picky 12-year old even loves them, so I know that the toughest critic will enjoy these. For a crunchier bar, bake longer; for a chewier bar, bake less. Ingredients 2 ½ cups rolled oats 1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M’s®) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup flax seed meal … Read more

Mozzarella Sticks II

Description Mozzarella cheese sticks are dipped in a tasty beer batter, then deep fried. Be careful when you take that first bite of hot, gooey cheese! Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground white pepper 1 cup beer 4 cups safflower oil 1 … Read more

Homemade Kale Chips

Description Fresh, healthy, and flavorful homemade kale chips with garlic and dill. Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil, or to taste 1 bunch kale – rinsed, dried and chopped ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed, or to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to … Read more

Sausage Balls with Spinach

Description I couldn’t find a sausage and spinach ball, so I came up with this recipe. My kids love them! Ingredients 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup self-rising flour 1 egg ¼ teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground nutmeg … Read more

Deep-Fried Sous Vide Egg Yolks

Description If sous vide eggs had been invented 2,000 years ago, there would have been entire books of the Bible dedicated to their praise. But at the last meeting of the Jet City Gastrophysics, we took a giant leap forward. You see, the beauty of a sous vide egg lies in its exquisite texture. After … Read more

Robin’s Best Ever Hummus

Description The best hummus recipe I ever had. A simple authentic tasting hummus is served with toasted pita wedges brushed with olive oil and seasoned with rosemary. A beautiful dish that goes well on an appetizer buffet. Ingredients 3 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 3 tablespoons tahini … Read more

Tea Party Sandwiches (Puerto Rican Version)

Description This is an old recipe passed on from my mom; easy, tasty, and kids love them!! Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed 1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce (such as Cheez Whiz®) 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento peppers with liquid ¾ cup mayonnaise-style sandwich spread … Read more

All-American Chips and Dip

Description This fun spin on chips and dip is perfect for any Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Fourth of July celebration. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) container light sour cream 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix 1 red bell pepper, top and seeds removed 1 (12 ounce) package blue corn tortilla chips Instructions Mix together … Read more