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    Smash Burger Tacos

    By Janette Fernandes | August 20, 2024

    6 serving(s)Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 40 mins IngredientsBurger Sauce 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. ketchup 1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard  1 tsp. hot sauce  Smash Burger Tacos 1 lb. ground beef  6  (5″) flour tortillas  2 tsp. store-bought Kosher salt 6 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided  6 slices American cheese, divided  18 thin bread-and-butter pickle slices  1 c. shredded iceberg lettuce 3 Tbsp. chopped yellow onion  White sesame seeds, for serving Directions Burger Sauce Step 1: In a... Read More

    Shrimp Boil

    By Janette Fernandes | July 23, 2024

    Ingredients 4 c. tomato juice 4 bay leaves 2 lemons, halved and sliced 1 orange, halved and sliced 3/4 c. Old Bay Seasoning, plus more for garnish 1/4 c. kosher salt 2 lb. fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 6 ears corn, shucked and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 lb. smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, thinly sliced 4 lb. medium-size whole, head-on shrimp 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions Step 1: Combine... Read More

    BBQ Chicken

    By Janette Fernandes | June 13, 2024

    BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS yield: 4 SERVINGS prep: 15MINUTES MINUTES cook: 15MINUTES MINUTES total: 30MINUTES MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 cup ketchup ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon molasses 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ground mustard ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves INSTRUCTIONS WHISK together ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and 1/4 cup water. Reserve 1/3 cup... Read More

    Key Lime Pie

    By Janette Fernandes | April 22, 2024

    Ingredients 3 cups sweetened condensed milk ¾ cup key lime juice ½ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon grated lime zest 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust Ingredients Overview: Sweetened condensed milk: This sweet, smooth, and creamy Key lime pie starts with a can of sweetened condensed milk.Key lime juice: Key lime juice comes from the Florida Keys. Key limes are more acidic than regular... Read More

    March Recipe

    By Janette Fernandes | March 20, 2024

    Cook Time: 1hrs Servings: 20 Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard, or as needed 1 (7-pound) boneless ham 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings in juice, drained and juice reserved 1 cup honey Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix brown sugar with enough mustard to make a smooth, pourable sauce. Score ham by making 1/2-inch-deep... Read More

    February Recipe

    By Janette Fernandes | February 22, 2024

    Corned Beef and Cabbage Cook Time: 2hrs 30 min Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet 10 small red potatoes 5 medium carrots 1 large head cabbage Directions Gather all ingredients. Place corned beef in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Add spice packet, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until corned beef... Read More

    January Recipe

    By Janette Fernandes | January 22, 2024

    Basil-Butter Steaks with Roasted Potatoes Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 1 package (15 ounces) frozen Parmesan and roasted garlic red potato wedges 4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 tablespoons butter, divided 2 cups grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon minced... Read More

    National Spaghetti Day

    By Janette Fernandes | January 2, 2024

    Celebrating National Spaghetti Day National Spaghetti Day is the perfect excuse for indulging in your favorite spaghetti dishes. Even if you don’t spend much time in the kitchen, a hearty bowl of spaghetti topped with a simple tomato sauce or a store-bought alternative should do the job nicely. The more adventurous cooks out there will... Read More

    December Recipe

    By Janette Fernandes | December 5, 2023

    Classic Eggnog Prep:10 mins Serves 6 – 8 Ingredients 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped out 4 eggs, separated 100ml sugar syrup 100ml double cream 500ml whole milk 100-150ml brandy ice Directions STEP 1Put the vanilla seeds in a large bowl. Add the egg yolks and sugar syrup, and beat with an electric whisk until pale, about 2-3 mins. Add the cream,... Read More

    November Recipe

    By Janette Fernandes | November 15, 2023

    Pumpkin Bread The moment a leaf falls from a tree, it is time to whip out the pumpkin puree and start baking, and there is no recipe as easy and cozy as a batch of pumpkin bread. YIELDS:16 – 20 serving(s) PREP TIME: 10 mins TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 25 mins Ingredients 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1/2 c. buttermilk  1 tsp. vanilla... Read More