ARE CUCUMBER SANDWICHES HEALTHY? Yes! Especially if you make them low carb by using the cucumber as the bread. Sometimes people think of cucumber sandwiches as little tea sandwiches on white bread with cucumbers inside. As you can see, these are not that! My version of homemade cucumber subs is definitely both healthy and delicious. […] More

Ingredients Contadina(R) Quick Pizza Sauce: ½ (12 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Fleischmann’s® Easy Pizza Crust: 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed 2 (.25 […] More

FRIED POTATOES ONIONS AND SMOKE POLISH SAUSAGE Ingredients: 1½ pounds. Of russet potatoes, I diced them into 1/2″ cubes. A pound.Of sliced smoked sausage. 2 Tbsp. Of olive oil. ½ Tsp.Of seasoned salt. ½ Tsp. Of Italian Seasoning. ½ large red bell pepper. ½ large green bell pepper. A small diced onion. Black pepper to […] More

RECIPE NOTES AND HELPFUL TIPS Purchase good quality beef tenderloin or steak Look for mushrooms that are firm, free from blemishes, and have a smooth appearance. They should be dry to the touch but not dried out. Always use wine of good quality.  In other words, one that you would enjoy a glass of. Choose […] More

Ingredients FOR THE CHICKEN: – 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces – 1/2 cup all-purpose flour – 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided FOR THE SAUCE: – 2 tablespoons butter – 2 large carrots, peeled and diced – 2 stalks celery, diced – 1 large onion, diced […] More

Triple Chocolate Banana Bread – this EASY banana bread recipe makes the BEST banana bread! It’s my mom’s banana bread recipe and thanks to my partnership with Almond Breeze, it’s got TRIPLE the chocolate! As you all know, my daughter loves dancing. This year she is on a jazz production team at the local studio; […] More

The casserole has always been a comfort food and you can make it in so many ways. Recently, I tried the recipe of making broccoli, rice, cheese, and chicken casserole that blew my mind. It is truly amazing and the taste is so unique. The amazing flavors of the mushroom soup and chicken soup add […] More

Ingredients 1 pound pre-tenderized cube steaks, or round steaks (4 steaks) Salt, for seasoning the meat 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt, for breading 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Canola oil, peanut oil, olive oil, or other fat for frying For the gravy: […] More

I think I got this recipe from one of my roommates in college, but my husband was never a fan of it because it had mayonnaise in it. He refuses to eat anything with mayonnaise even if it’s mixed with a lot of other foods so that you can’t even taste the mayonnaise. Consequently, the […] More

We all know how Bisquick has made our life easy with just one mix. This versatile boxed mix can be made into pancakes, biscuits, and even Cinnamon rolls. Yes, we are not joking at all! Cinnamon rolls might be the perfect thing to eat, but homemade cinnamon rolls require time, effort, and precision. Well, baking […] More

I love the tangy tenderization that the buttermilk provides. After the buttermilk soak, dredge the chicken pieces in seasoned flour, and fry them in hot oil until crisp and cooked. INGREDIENTS – 3 skinless chicken breasts – 150 ml of buttermilk; I have used something else to cover the meat well buttermilk. For the breading – […] More

Ingredients : 3-4 pounds chuck roast, (about 1.5 kg), boneless and trimmed of excess fat 1 packet au jus mix, (1 oz), or brown gravy mix 1 packet ranch mix, (1 oz) 1/4 cup unsalted butter 8-10 pepperoncini peppers Instructions : Slow Cooker: Place the chuck roast into a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle au jus […] More

Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds of ground beef 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste 3 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups of green or red pepper, OR 1 cup of each, roughly chopped 1 small can of mild OR hot RoTel diced tomatoes with chopped peppers, drained 1 cup of roughly chopped […] More

This pasta shells with ground beef recipe is so delicious and easy that anyone can make it. I learned to make this skillet from a friend of mine, but he told me that he has inspired it from his Mexican neighbor recipe who calls it Conchitas. The term Conchitas comes from the shape of the […] More

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt , or sour cream 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt For Topping: 3 […] More

You’ll Need : 4 thinly sliced medium potatoes. 4 boneless pork chops. 1 envelope of Lipton onion soup mix. 1 can cream of mushroom. ¼ cup of milk. Salt and pepper. How to : In a saucepan, heat ¼ cup of oil and brown the pork chops then drain off fat. In a medium casserole […] More

HOW TO MAKE FRIED CABBAGE WITH BACON, ONION, AND GARLIC? IN FACT, THE WAY TO INTRODUCE CABBAGE TO EVEN THE PICKIEST OF EATERS IS OUTWARD CLASSICS SUCH AS THIS FRIED CABBAGE. FRIED CABBAGE IS ONE OF THE BEST RECIPES FOR COMFORT-FOOD YOU CAN PRODUCE. THIS SIMPLE-INGREDIENT SOUTHERN FAVORITE IS GREAT AS A SIDE DISH WHEN […] More

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Yield: 4 Servings What a complete meal! You won’t be needing anything else if after eating this. Try this recipe now and prepare to be amazed by every bite. Enjoy! Ingredients: Chicken: 1.5-pound chicken breast skinless, boneless (4 small chicken breast or 2 large chicken breasts, halved) […] More

Usually when it comes to pasta salad, the star of the show is, well, the pasta, but that’s not quite the case with this colorful dish. This California Spaghetti Salad is loaded with so many garden fresh veggies, and bursting with so many delicious flavors and vibrant colors, it’s nearly impossible for them to not […] More

Ingredients: FOR BROWNIES: 1 box strawberry cake mix (I use Duncan Hines) 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil FOR GLAZE: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 -2 TB water or milk Directions: FOR BROWNIES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 8″ square baking pan with parchment (and spray with Pam). Mix strawberry cake mix, eggs, and oil […] More