Gnocchi mushroom and Avocado bowl

INGREDIENTS: “Cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s is vegan and can be used for this recipe in place of the stuffed gnocchi!” Mushroom Onion Cherry tomatoes Spinach Avocado Olive oil Garlic powder DIRECTIONS Cook gnocchi stovetop in olive oil. Follow my “GNOCCHI” highlight for step by step instructions (just skip the nutritional yeast step). Put cherry … Read more

Southern Fried Chicken Batter

Southern Fried Chicken Batter

In the heart of Southern culinary traditions, where comfort meets flavor, there’s an iconic dish that reigns supreme—Southern Fried Chicken. At the crossroads of crispy perfection and succulent tenderness lies the soul-warming magic of a well-crafted batter. This is not just any batter; it’s a symphony of spices and textures that transforms a simple bird … Read more

Tried and True Skinny Poolside Dip

Ingredients 1 red pepper, diced 2 jalapenos (unseeded), diced 1 can of corn, drained 1/2 can diced olives 16 oz fat-free cream cheese (softened) 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dip seasoning mix Instructions Mix ingredients together. Serve with crackers or raw veggies

PECAN TARTS

PECAN TARTS

Ingredients 1- 3oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 stick of margarine or butter, softened 1 C. flour Dash of salt Blend together cream cheese, margarine, flour and salt. Shape into 24 balls; press each ball into 1 3/4? muffin tins (press dough in bottom and sides with fingers, do not leave any holes). Filling: 2 … Read more

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Embark on a culinary journey that combines the vibrant colors, bold flavors, and seaside freshness of Mexico with a dish that epitomizes the essence of coastal indulgence – Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. This tantalizing concoction of plump, succulent shrimp, bathed in a symphony of zesty tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and lively spices, captures the spirit of Mexican … Read more

Perfect Prime Rib

Perfect Prime Rib

Ingredients 1 prime rib roast with or without bone (any size) Garlic powder Salt Pepper Directions Preheat oven to 550F degrees. Make a rub of salt, pepper and garlic powder and apply to meat. Place meat in a shallow roasting pan fat side up. Roast at 550 at 5 minutes per pound for RARE, or … Read more

HOMEMADE PINEAPPLE TURNOVER

A classic cake for good reason, this rich, buttery cake topped with fragrant, caramelized pineapple and amber cherries is pantry-friendly and easy to make. It is hard to overstate how simple yet stunning pineapple upside-down cake is. This cake has retro charm, but it’s a classic whose appeal hasn’t waned since it first appeared on … Read more