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Homemade Manicotti
Ingredients: Shells:2 eggs1/2 cup of flour1/2 cup of milk Filling:1 egg3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese32 ounces of ricotta cheesesalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese Sauce of choice Directions:Mix together the egg, flour and milk. Spray pan with cooking spray. Ladle a small amount into a skillet and cook until it doesn’t stick in the pan. Flip and cook again. Remove and continue the process until all batter is used. Mix filling ingredients. Add 1-2 tablespoons into each shell and roll up. Cover the bottom of a 9×13 pan with red sauce of choice. Lay shells on top. Cover with more sauce and bake at 400 degrees for…
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Granny’s Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:Fat back (5-10 pieces)Olive oil2 onions, chopped1.5 pounds of ground beef28 ounce can of tomato sauce28 ounce can of diced tomatoes1 large can of green beans, drained1 can of peas4 ears of corn, cut off the cob32 ounces of chicken brothsalt and pepper1/2 cup of ketchupFrozen or fresh okra (12 ounces)WaterAny other veggies you prefer (potatoes, butter beans, etc.) Instructions: Coat the bottom of a pot with olive oil, add fat back and fry until crisp. Remove fatback from pot. You can add it back later or discard it completely. In the grease from the fatback, add your two chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Add your ground beef and…
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Toffee Dip
Ingredients:1 block of cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon of vanilla extract1 bag of Heath bar tidbits1 cup of powdered sugar Directions:Beat cream cheese until fuffy. Add in vanilla, heath bar and sugar, beat or stir until combined. Serve with Nilla wafers or apple slices.
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Taco Soup
Ingredients:1 pound of ground beef1 large can of petite diced tomatoes1 can rotel1 can of corn1 can of kidney beans, drained1 can of black beans, drained1 ranch packet1 cup of water1 packet of taco seasoning Directions:Brown your meat, add all your veggies, water, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve with cheese, sour cream, etc.
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Spaghetti 2.0
This recipe is so similar to my classic spaghetti recipe. The only difference is some extra sugar and different tomatoes, but this one has become my current favorite! Ingredients: 1 pound of ground beef1/2 pound ground pork (optional)saltpepper1 1/2 cup of onion, chopped1 tablespoon of minced garlic1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes2 15 ounce cans of tomato sauce1 6 ounce can of tomato paste1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 bay leaf1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon of dried rosemary1 1/2 tablespoons of granulated sugar Directions:Saute your onion over medium heat, add garlic. Add your beef and season it with spices. Once browned, drain if you wish and add in tomato paste, sauce,…
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Country Style Ribs
Dry Rub Ingredients:1/4 cup of brown sugar2 teaspoons of chili power2 teaspoons of paprika1 teaspoon of salt1 teaspoon of dry mustard1 teaspoon of dried oregano1/2 teaspoon of garlic power1/2 teaspoon of onion powder1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper BBQ Sauce Ingredients:2 teaspoons of olive oil1/2 cup of onion, finely diced1 clove of garlic, minced1/2 cup of cider vinegar1/2 cup of water1/2 cup of ketchup1/2 cup of brown sugar2 tablespoons of molasses2 tablespoons of spicy mustard1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons of chili powder Country Style Ribs Ingredients:1 pound of country style ribs (bone in or out)1/2 cup of apple juice, soda, or waterDry rubBBQ sauce Directions: Dry rub: Mix the seasonings…
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Classic Cheesecake
Truly the best cheesecake I’ve ever made/had! This is made in a 9″ springform pan. I can’t guarantee it will set up the same in a different size pan. Ingredients: Crust:2 cups of graham cracker crumbs2 handfuls (yes, handfuls) of brown sugar1 stick plus 1 tablespoon of melted butter Filling:2 packages (8 ounces) of softened cream cheese3/4 can of sweetened condensed milk2 teaspoons of vanilla extract3 eggs Directions:Mix crust ingredients and press firmly into a 9″ springform pan. I use the bottom of a measuring cup to press mine firmly. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add in sweetened milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour filling into crust and…
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Penne Vodka
I should start this post off by saying that I don’t use vodka in this recipe. You can! Just a 1/4 cup will do. It’ll cook off and you won’t taste it. I just don’t use it because I don’t drink and I never have vodka at my house. It’s always just as good without it, but do whatever makes you happiest! Ingredients: 6 slices of bacon, choppedhalf an onion, chopped1 large garlic clove, chopped1 tablespoon of olive oil2/3 cup of tomato pastered pepper flakes, to tastesalt and pepper, to taste1 1/2 cups of heavy cream1 cup of parmesan cheese1 tablespoon of butter1/2 pound of rigatoni (any noodle works) noodlesItalian…
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Churro Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients: 2 cans of crescent rolls1/2 cup of sugar1 teaspoon of vanilla extract1 egg2 blocks of softened cream cheese Topping: 2 tablespoons of cinnamon1/2 cup of sugar Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture in the bottom of a greased 9×13 dish. Place one can of crescent rolls on top of cinnamon/sugar mixture. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar together until creamy. Spread mixture on top of crescent rolls. Place the second can of crescent rolls on top of cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top. Bake at 350 for…
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Corn Dip
Ingredients:1 cup of mayo1 cup of sour cream2 cups of shredded cheddar2 cans of Mexi-corn (small cans)1 can of Original Rotel1 bunch of chopped green onion1/2 tsp of sugarFritos, to serve Combine all ingredients and serve with Fritos! Best to prepare the night before serving!
