Watermelon SurprizeThis summery watermelon mint salad is dressed simply with apple cider vinegar and black pepper. In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, red onion, apple cider vinegar, mint, and black pepper. Refrigerate for about an hour, or until completely cold.
Cherry Rum BallsThese are so delicious that you can’t stop at one. Rum and corn syrup are added after melting the chocolate chips. Pecans, pecan crumbs from vanilla wafer cookies, and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar are combined. Over the crumb mixture, drizzle the chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Using the mixture, form 1-inch … [Read more…]
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies IIYou are free to include macadamia nuts or any other type of nut. Delicious!! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the flour cocoa powder and baking soda. Beat the butter white sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat … [Read more…]
Homemade LoxSalmon is cured in a mixture of sugar and kosher salt for 48 hours in this easy-to-follow recipe for homemade lox that’s a hit at any brunch. Salmon should be washed in water and dried with paper towels. Salt and sugar should be combined in a bowl. Put some plastic wrap down. Place the … [Read more…]
Old Fashioned Spice PieThis easy pie looks like pumpkin but tastes like apple. This pie has a “secret” ingredient! If you’d like a little more punch to your pie, add two tablespoons of cocoa or chopped nuts. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mixing bowl combine sugar nutmeg cinnamon and … [Read more…]
Easy Cheese Ball IIThis cream cheese and cheddar combination benefits from the herb-like tang of ranch dressing mix; the crunch comes from finely chopped pecans.
Tweed SquaresA vanilla cake base is flecked with tiny chocolate chips, and the frosting is vanilla with dark chocolate on top. Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). The 9×9-inch cake pan should be greased. In a glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Sharp peaks will form … [Read more…]
Halibut Cheeks with Ginger Orange SauceHalibut cheeks are really delicious and super easy to cook. Here they are pan-seared and served with a zingy orange sauce with Asian seasonings. Great with asparagus and jasmine rice for a light and tasty spring dinner. Whisk orange juice cilantro ginger garlic soy sauce sesame oil and red pepper … [Read more…]
Cheesy Italian Meatball PocketsThese homemade savory pockets stuffed with meatballs, marinara, and cheese are an Italian food lover’s dream. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place marinara sauce in a medium bowl and add meatballs halves; toss to coat in the sauce. Remove crescent … [Read more…]
Slow Cooker Puerto Rican Shredded PorkMake succulent Puerto Rican-style shredded pork in your slow cooker using orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a sharp knife to poke 3 to 5 holes into the pork roast. Stuff about half the garlic into the holes. … [Read more…]