Creamy, Tangy, Salty and Delicious Ham and Cheddar Macaroni Salad is perfect as a cookout side for the warm weather months that are upon us. Made with leftover ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and basic cooking staples like mayonnaise and pickle juice. I made this salad using my leftover Easter Ham. It was the perfect way to use up a lot of the leftovers. I served this as a complete meal though it would also be a perfect picnic or beach salad to be served alongside some mini salami cheddar sandwiches. Most of the ingredients are common ingredients most of us…
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Continue ReadingA Tropical Sausage Snack Bacon Wrapped Pineapple and Kielbasa Skewers feature tender bites of bacon wrapped pineapple with a smokey slice of kielbasa for a sweet and savory treat. They’re topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic salt then glazed with a maple mustard sauce just as they come out of the oven for one of the best finger foods you’ll ever eat. I have been perusing old cookbooks once again and love the “exotic recipes” I keep finding that boast “Hawaiian Flair.” Most of the recipes combine some sort of bacon and pineapple…
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Lure The Easter Bunny To Your House With This Savory Snack Easter Bunny Inspired Stuffed Peppers are the snack that will definitely have the floppy hopper himself stopping at your home. A savory and decadent cream cheese is stuffed into baby bell peppers for a delicious and moderately healthy snack that kids can even help prepare. I made these Easter Bunny Inspired Stuffed Peppers for the neighbor’s kids a few years ago. While they are slightly a labor of love, they are so cute, so fun, and absolutely adorable to see on your holiday spread. If I was having kids…
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Continue ReadingRanch Dip’s Greek Cousin If you love ranch but also love Greek food, then this Lemon Pepper Parsley Dip with Shallots is for you. Made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and the fresh flavors of parsley, lemon and shallot it gets better as it sits and is the ideal dip for all the spring vegetables. I wanted to make a dip that was different but still complimented my Easter Sunday meal. We have things like lamb, spanakopita, and my asparagus with lemon cream sauce. I came up with the idea of this dip, made it, and no notes were…
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A Recipe That Feels Fancy, But Is Not Hard To Make Maple Dijon Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans is the perfect meal to make when you want something special but don’t have the time or maybe the extra money. Pork tenderloins, onions and green beans are roasted together and then finished with a very easy maple Dijon glaze. I am a sucker for a good pork tenderloin or any pork roast in general. If you peruse this site you will see MANY pork roast recipes. Some of my favorites are my Pork with Mustard Cream Sauce and My Mom’s…
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A Nostalgic Recipe From My Childhood Classic Pepper Steak is a nostalgic recipe for many. The flank steak used in this recipe is usually a more affordable cut of meat helping stretch your food budget. This steak is marinated in a soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and baking soda mixture and then sautéed quickly. Simmered in a delicious au jus with peppers and onions, then served over rice it’s a simple meal that everyone in the family will love. It’s also perfect for making in advance and reheating when ready to eat. The beef tends to tenderize even more as it…
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Continue ReadingMake The Best Roast Beef Sandwich At Home Did you know you can make Deli Style Roast Beef at home? All you need is a round roast from your local grocery store, some oil, and a mix of seasoning and herbs and you’ll be ready for the best roast beef sandwich of your life. I have shared many times that I worked in a Chicagoland grocery store deli for many years. One of my favorite sandwiches was a roast beef sandwich with thinly sliced radishes and salt and pepper. At the store I worked at on Archer Avenue on Chicago’s…
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A Delicious Twist On Chicken Parmesan This recipe for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs is crazy easy to prepare, and they also taste great. It’s made with ground chicken, crushed croutons, cheese, and a few pantry staple seasonings that add even more flavor to the juicy chicken and creamy cheese. We are a big meatball loving family. I make my Best Ever Meatballs recipe as least once a month and I am always looking for new ways to make a meatball. One of the things I love about good meatballs is that they can easily be frozen and eaten later. This makes…
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