Rob and Shelley’s Recipes

Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

Marinated Cucumbers and Onions 3 medium cucumbers (peeled and sliced 1/4” thick)1 medium onion (sliced and separated into rings)3 medium tomatoes (cut into wedges)1/2 cup white vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 cup water2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper1/4 cup canola oil Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate at least 2…

Piña Colada Sorbet

Piña Colada Sorbet Recipe modified from spoonfulofflavor.com (because no one has time to cut up a fresh pineapple) Ice Cream Freezer 2 20 ounce cans pineapple (drained)1 cup canned coconut milk1 1/3 cups sweetened cream of coconut1 small lime (juiced (or half a large lime))2 tsp rum extract Put all ingredients into a blender and…

Mango Sorbet

Mango Sorbet Recipe adapted from https://www.spoonfulofflavor.com Ice Cream Freezer 2 20 ounce jars mangoes (drained)2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup water1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)1/2 tsp rum extract (optional)1 pinch salt In a blender, combine all ingredients and puree until the mixture is smooth.Chill mixture thoroughly in a refrigerator for several hours or overnight.Freeze in ice…

Chicken and Noodles (Instant Pot)

Chicken and Noodles (Instant Pot) Instant Pot Pressure Cooker 3 Cups Chicken broth (low sodium)1 Pound Chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)21 Ounces Condensed cream of chicken soup1 Teaspoon Black pepper1/2 Teaspoon Ground sage1 Teaspoon Garlic powder1 Ounce Chicken gravy mix (dry)12 Ounces Wide egg noodles1 Package Bob Evans ready-to-eat mashed potatoes (In the refrigerator section)…

Italian Beef

Italian Beef 3 to 4 lbs boneless chuck roast (fat trimmed)1 onion (large, thickly sliced)1 green pepper (large, thickly sliced)8 to 10 oz Peperoncini peppers (including juice)3 Tbsp basil3 Tbsp oregano3 cloves garlic (chopped)3 Tbsp beef bouillon1 can beer (any kind)ServingItalian bunsMonterey Jack Cheese slices Place all ingredients in order, into a roasting pan. Cover…

Cherry Pie – Sue’s

Cherry Pie – Sue’s Mom’s cherry pie recipe from the Stokely’s Pie Can 1 cup sugar1/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon cinnamon16 ounces red sour pitted cherries1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 1/3 tablespoons butter or margarinepastry for 9-inch two-crust pie In saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and boils.Stir in extract. Pour into pastry…

Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dip

Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dip My attempt at reproducing the original Blender 1 cup real mayonnaise1/2 cup buttermilk8 ounces sour cream4 ounces chopped jalapeños (canned, undrained)4 ounces chopped green chiles (canned, undrained)1/3 cup cilantro2 1/2 ounces dry ranch dressing mix1/2 teaspoon garlic (minced)1 lime (juiced)1/4 cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)6 ounces Velveeta Queso Blanco (or white…

Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip 16 ounces cream cheese (softened (regular not low fat))1 envelope Hidden Valley ranch seasoning mix8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded fresh from block)3/4 cup amber ale beer3-4 green onion tops (sliced thin) Using large mixing bowl and stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix cream cheese, seasoning mix, and shredded cheddar cheese until…

Spiced Nuts with Bacon

Spiced Nuts with Bacon Salty and sweet bar nuts. Sheet panParchment paper 3 cups toasted nuts (assorted)3 ounces real bacon bits (or 1 pound of bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces)1/4 cup pure maple syrup1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (not prepared mustard)1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced (or 1 tsp of dried thyme)1/2…