Rob and Shelley’s Recipes
Warm CRACK Dip Great football appetizer 8 oz cream cheese (softened)1 oz Ranch dressing mix3 oz bacon bits (Oscar Meyer real bacon)2 cups shredded cheddar cheese16 oz sour creamFritos scoops chips Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.In bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Spoon into baking dish…
Thanksgiving Dressing 4 cups Pepperidge Farms Herb-Seasoned Stuffing Mix13 cups white stale bread (torn into pieces)1 1/2 stalks celery (chopped)1 small yellow onion (chopped)2 eggs1/4 cup milk29 ounces chicken brothhot turkey drippings Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Place chopped celery and onion in pan, add water until vegetables are just covered. Boil until softened.Heat chicken broth…
Ham and Bean Soup Slow Cooker 1 pound dry Great Northern beans (or Navy beans)32 ounces chicken broth (unsalted)2 cups water1/2 onion (chopped)3 cloves garlic (minced)1 tbsp chili powder1 meaty ham bone2 large ham steaks (diced)salt and pepper to taste Quick soak the beans by rinsing in a colander and transferring to a large saucepan.…
Pumpkin Dessert 1 Yellow cake mix8 tbsp butter (softened)29 oz pumpkin (canned, solid pack)½ tsp cloves1 ½ cups sugar¾ tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger2 cups evaporated milk6 eggs Cut butter into cake mix with pastry blender and set aside.Mix cloves, sugar, salt, cinnamon and ginger with pumpkin. Add eggs and milk. Pour into well-buttered…
Cosentino’s Chicken Salad 1/2 cup mayonnaise (extra heavy)1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon garlic salt1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 cup celery (chopped into ¼" pieces)2 1/2 pounds cooked chicken breast or thigh meat (pulled or shredded) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Borracho Beans Excellent soupy beans. 3 cups dried pinto beans (rinsed)7 cups water3 cups beef broth12 ounces beer1 pound bacon (chopped)1 small onion (chopped)3 large garlic cloves (minced)1 tsp salt (more to taste)1 tbsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp black pepper2 Serrano pepper (seeded, de-veined, and chopped)1 jalapeno pepper (seeded, deveined,…
Basil Pesto Great way to use extra basil and very simple to make. 3/4 cup pine nuts (heaping (or 4 ounces))4 cups basil (fresh)3 cloves garlic1 cup parmesan cheese (coarsely grated)1 tbsp lemon zest1 tbsp lemon juice1 cup olive oil1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste) Add pine nuts…
Deep Dark Chocolate Cake Delicious chocolate cake frequently requested. The recipe came from a Hershey's cookbook. Cake2 cups sugar1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup Dutch cocoa1 1/2 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt2 eggs1 cup milk1/2 cup vegetable oil2 tsp vanilla extract1 cup boiling waterFrosting9 tbsp butter (softened)4 cups powdered sugar3/4 cup…
Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas CARNITAS INGREDIENTS:4.5 pounds lean boneless pork roast (excess fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks)salt and pepper1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil1 batch mojo sauce (see below)chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fresh salsa (for serving)MOJO SAUCE INGREDIENTS:1 cup beer (or chicken stock)1 head garlic (cloves separated, peeled and minced)1/2 cup fresh…
Barbecue Sauce 1 tbsp liquid smoke1 tsp garlic salt1 tsp black pepper1 tsp salt1 tbsp worcestershire sauce1 cup brown sugar14 oz ketchupdashes soy sauce Combine all ingredients and blend well. This is enough sauce for 3-4 pounds of ribs.