Lasagna

Takes a little while to prepare, but very much so worth the effort. Ingredients 1 lb mild spicy Italian sausage 3/4 lb lean ground beef 1/2 c minced onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste 2 (6.5 oz) cans canned tomato sauce 1/2 cup water …

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut dipping Sauce

Spring rolls are incredibly fresh and healthy. The Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce that accompanies this is sensational and completely addictive! Ingredients 7 – 14 sheets of 8.5″ round rice paper 11 small cooked prawns/shrimp (about 5″ in length) 1.5 oz dried vermicelli noodles or 3 Cups cooked white rice Mint leaves Cucumber (julienned) Carrot (julienned, for crunch) Cilantro …

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

This is a Cajun-style gumbo made with a seasoned roux, a classic from the bayous of south Louisiana. A big shout-out and thanks to my friend Boyd for the recipe. Ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 lb …

Swedish Meatballs with Pasta

A rich creamy savory flavor, and very filling to boot! All can be made in a single pot/pan! This recipe comes courtesy of Tasty, video version of the recipe can be found here. Ingredients 1 Lb Ground Beef 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 finely minced onion (white) 1 egg 1 Tsp salt (for meatballs) …

Carne Asada

One of our absolute favorite Mexican dishes! Sweet and salty flavors with tender meat, topped off with either Guacamole sauce or Avocado Tomatillo Salsa and this makes for some amazing Carne Asada Burritos! Big shout out and thanks to Nick for the recipe! Ingredients 3 oz Orange Juice 2 oz Lime Juice 2 oz Lemon Juice 2 …

Crispy Treager Zucchini Plank “Fries”

Great on the Tragear!  You can also make them in the oven.  Great with BBQ items and perfect in the summer. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ¼ black pepper 1 large egg 1 cup buttermilk ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp garlic powder 2 cups panko 2 medium …

Crab Cakes

Old Bay crab cake recipe, slightly spicy, very tasty! Ingredients 24 Saltine Crackers, lightly smashed, big chunks 2 tbsp Mayonnaise 2 Tsp OLD BAY Seasoning 2 Tsp Dried Parsley Flakes ½ Tsp Prepared Yellow Mustard 2 egg, beaten 1lb Lump Crab Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice (from about …

Chef John’s Italian Meatballs

We have been making these meatballs since 2007.  They take a bit of time to make but so worth the effort. Original recipe found here. Ingredients 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs ½ cup milk 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 2 eggs ¼ bunch fresh parsley, …

Macaroni and Cheese

Best Mac’n Cheese recipe that we have found thus far, very creamy and good. Ingredients 16 Oz Elbow Macaroni (cooked) 1⁄2 Cup Butter 1 Tsp Salt 1⁄2 Tsp Pepper 1⁄2 Cup Flour 3 1⁄2 Cups Milk 1lb Velveeta Cheese, cut into cubes Breadcrumbs Cooking Directions 1) Cook elbow macaroni noodles strain and set aside. 2) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3) In a pan …

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

Crispy tostada, delicious shrimp, creamy-cool-spicy avocado tomatillo salsa found here. This recipe is amazing! The left over marinated shrimp also go great in a salad the day after, just use a squeeze of lime for dressing and some fresh cut chives, green onion, and cilantro! Ingredients 1/2 Medium White Onion Diced 2 Sloves Garlic 2 Serrano …