Rob’s Baked Beans
I created these in an attempt to copy Hickory Pit BBQ’s beans. It’s note quite the same, but very good!
Macaroni and Cheese
Also called “Crackaroni and Cheese” in our household, because this stuff is so good, it must contain some illegal substance! Ha!
Joe’s Lasagna
Joe's Lasagna 2 1/4 lbs Italian Sausage1 1/2 tbsp whole basil1 1/2 tsp salt24 oz canned tomatoes (diced)18 oz tomato paste10 oz lasagna noodles3 cups cottage cheese (drained)1/2 cup grated Parmesan2 tbsp parsley2 eggs (beaten)1/2 tsp pepper1 lb mozzarella cheese Brown meat, chop it up and add basil, salt, tomato’s and tomato paste.Cook noodles.Combine cottage…
New Year’s Day Hobo Stew
This recipe came from Mary Kostos’ mother from when she used to help feed the homeless in Chicago. The name came from an era when we weren’t so politically correct!
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
from Costco Connection December 2016
Espinaca Dip
My variation of recipes found for spinach dip. Only improvements! I promise!
Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds
Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds 2 egg whites2 tsp cold water4 cups whole almonds1 cup white sugar½ cup brown sugar1 tsp salt2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp almond extract2 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10×15 inch jellyroll pan.Lightly beat the egg white. In small pan combine water and sugar. Cook…
Caramel Corn
Caramel Corn 6 ounces Hy-Vee Corn Puffs1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup unsalted butter1/2 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp baking soda In large roasting pan, greased with Pam cooking spray, place corn puffs inside and put into a 250-degree oven while preparing glaze.In heavy 2-quart saucepan, stir brown sugar, corn syrup, and…
Divinity
I remember grandma making this candy just before Christmas. It tasted like heaven. She also made a variation where she added chocolate chips just before pouring it into the pan, and swirling the chocolate into the divinity.
Apple Fritter Martini
Apple Fritter Martini 3 Oz Apple Juice or Cider1 1/2 Oz Glazed Donut Vodka1 Tsp Maple SyrupCinnamon and SugarApple SliceIce In a shaker, combine apple juice, glazed donut vodka, maple syrup, and ice, then shakeStrain into Smarty’s 5.3 oz Onde Thick Plastic Martini GlassesCover glass rim with cinnamon and sugarGarnish with apple slice