Steak Fries

Steak FriesEasy to make from scratch, seasoned thick-cut steak fries go well with steaks or hearty burgers. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Mix olive oil and grill seasoning together in a large bowl. Add potato wedges and toss to coat. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Crumple up foil … [Read more…]

Spicy Turkey Sweet Potato Gumbo

Spicy Turkey Sweet Potato GumboA hearty gumbo made with turkey thigh meat and turkey sausage has sweet potatoes and lots of vegetables and seasonings. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook and stir the turkey thigh pieces until browned and no longer pink in the middle about 10 minutes. Set … [Read more…]

Chicken Continental

Chicken ContinentalThis easy to prepare and enjoy one-skillet meal combines rice, mushrooms, and chicken. Butter or margarine is used to brown the chicken and mushrooms in a big skillet. Add a little black pepper and a pinch of salt after adding the soup water and parsley. For 20 minutes, simmer with a cover on. When … [Read more…]

Banana Cream Pie

Banana Cream PieFamily-friendly dessert made with lots of bananas, homemade pudding, and a pre-baked pie crust is this delicious banana cream pie. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine sugar flour and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. … [Read more…]

Salad Stuffed Shells

Salad Stuffed ShellsAn adorable way to dress up a straightforward salad of romaine, salami, cucumber, and tomato is to stuff jumbo pasta shells. Large pot of lightly salted water should be brought to a boil. Pasta shells should be cooked in boiling water for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked but still firm … [Read more…]

Chinese-Inspired Chicken with Zucchini and Mushroom Medley

Chinese-Inspired Chicken with Zucchini and Mushroom MedleyThis quick and simple weeknight meal, inspired by Chinese cuisine, combines stir-fried chicken, zucchini, and maitake and shiitake mushrooms. Put chicken in a zip-top bag with enough cornstarch to lightly coat. Heat sesame oil and canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and brown 5 to 7 … [Read more…]

Spiked Peach Jam with Ginger

Spiked Peach Jam with GingerThis is a great jam for peaches that are not picture-perfect but nice and ripe. Combined with ginger and amaretto liqueur, the peach jam tastes divine. Place peaches in a glass or plastic container with a lid and immediately mix with lemon juice to prevent browning. Stir in sugar and ginger. … [Read more…]

Tartar Sauce II

Tartar Sauce IIThis tartar sauce is made according to tradition and includes capers and hardboiled eggs. can be kept for up to three days in the refrigerator. In a small bowl mix together mayonnaise sweet pickle relish capers and egg. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and … [Read more…]

Old Man’s Turkey Noodle Soup

Old Man’s Turkey Noodle SoupA simple, delicious turkey noodle soup made with drumsticks cooks for a long time for maximum flavor. The noodles are cooked separately and added to the bowls at the end. Combine the turkey drumsticks and water in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Stir in onions carrots celery … [Read more…]