• Breads/Baked Goods

    Garlic Bread

    Ingredients:1 loaf of French bread1/2 cup of salted butter, softened2 tablespoons of olive oil1 tablespoon of dried basil1 teaspoon of dried oregano1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 cloves of minced garlic1/2 teaspoon of salt1/4 teaspoon of black pepper Directions:Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place on a cookie sheet. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, olive oil, basil, oregano, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread the butter mixture on both halves of the bread. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes and then broil until brown and crispy. Slice into individual servings.

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  • Appetizers

    Captain Rodney’s Dip

    My dear friend Irby made this dip for a Christmas party two years ago and I was in LOVE. I asked her for the recipe and she shared it with me. It’s also actually on the bottle of the Captain Rodney’s glaze. It’s DELISH! I highly recommend this to be served at a party! Ingredients:1/2 cup of mayonnaise8 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature2 cups of grated cheddar cheese2 whole green onions, chopped1/3 cup of Ritz crackers, crushed8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup of Captain Rodney’s Boucan Pepper Glaze Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Spread the mixture…

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  • Dessert

    Sun Drop Cake

    Ingredients:2 sticks of butter1/2 cup of Crisco3 cups of sugar5 eggs, added one at a time3 cups of all-purpose flour6 ounces of Sun Drop citrus soda (or Mountain Dew)1 teaspoon lemon flavoring1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring Icing:2 tablespoons of butter2 cups of confectioners sugar2 ounces of Sun Drop (or Mountain Dew) Directions:Cream butter and Crisco together and add sugar as you are mixing. Add eggs one at time. Add flour and Sun Drop, alternating between the two. Add lemon and vanilla flavoring. Mix well. Bake in a greased and floured 10-cup Bundt pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. For icing, beat butter until melted, then mix in…

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  • Pasta

    Stuffed Shells

    Ingredients:1 box of Jumbo shells2 pounds of Ricotta cheese2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 eggs1 teaspoon of parsley1 teaspoon of oregano leaves1 teaspoon of basil1 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder1/4 teaspoon of black pepper2-24 ounce jars of red pasta sauce or one equal batch of homemade sauce Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, oregano leaves, basil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and drain. Pour one jar or half your batch of pasta sauce into a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking…

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  • Miscellaneous

    Sausage Quiche

    Ingredients:1 9 inch unbaked deep dish frozen pie crust8 ounces breakfast sausage, mild or hot5 green onions, thinly sliced2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided1 cup half and half6 large eggs1 teaspoon of garlic salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Directions:Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place pie shell on cookie sheet. Set aside. In a non-stick skillet over medium high heat, cook the sausage until no pink remains. Add the green onion and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain excess fat from pan. Spread 1/2 sausage mixture in pie shell ad sprinkle with 1/2 cheese. Spread remaining sausage over cheese. In a medium size mixing bowl whisk…

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  • Miscellaneous

    Sausage Gravy

    Ingredients:1 pound breakfast sausage3 tablespoons of butter1/4 cup of all-purpose flour3 cups of whole milksalt and pepper to taste Directions:In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the sausage until brown and crumbly. If excess oil, drain while keeping a solid tablespoon of the sausage oil in the pan. Add the butter and stir well until melted. Sprinkle sausage with flour, stir, and allow to cook for several minutes until the flour can absorb some of the fat and get golden brown. Add the milk and salt/pepper and stir. Continue stirring occasionally over medium heat until gravy thickens, 5-10 minutes. Serve over biscuits.

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  • Miscellaneous

    Caesar Dressing

    Make this dressing! It’s so easy and you’ll never want a bottled Caesar dressing again! Ingredients:2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed1 cup of mayonnaise2 teaspoons of dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon of mustard powder1 tablespoon of white vinegar2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup shredded Parmesanjuice of half a lemon2 tablespoons of olive oil1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper Directions:Add all of your ingredients to the food processor except for the olive oil. If your food processor has chop and puree options, select puree. Begin to puree your ingredients. Slowly add one tablespoon of olive oil into your food processor while it purees. Turn your food processor off, and test your dressing. Slowly…

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  • Breads/Baked Goods

    Cornbread

    Ingredients:2 boxes of Jiffy corn muffin mix4 eggs beaten3/4 cup melted butter1 package frozen corn (12 ounces)1 medium onion, diced1 cup cottage cheese1 pinch of sugar Directions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients and mix well — it will be thicker than you expect. Pour into buttered 9″ x 13″ casserole dish. Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. This cornbread is very moist and dense. Let it cool for 10 minutes for best flavor.

  • Breads/Baked Goods

    Buttermilk Biscuits

    Ingredients:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1 cup cold buttermilk Directions:Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender until pea-size clumps form. Create a well in the center of the mixture by pushing the mixture toward the sides of the bowl. Pour buttermilk into the well. Mix gently with a fork until JUST combined. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and create a rectangle using your hands. Fold the dough into thirds (like folding a letter). (Fold left side over center, then right side,…

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  • Breads/Baked Goods

    Buttered Rosemary Rolls

    Y’all. These are SINFUL. Like so dang good. Make them STAT! Everyone you serve them to will think you’re an amazing bread maker. Tricks on them…they are frozen, but no one will know! Ingredients:Rhodes Brand frozen rolls (Walmart sells these)melted, salted butterfresh chopped Rosemary (you really need the fresh stuff here)course sea salt Directions:Spray a cast iron skillet with cooking spray (or coat with olive oil). Place frozen rolls in the skillet, leaving plenty of room for rising. Cover and allow to rise for several hours (I usually put mine on top of my stove and cover with a towel before going to work). After rising, brush rolls with melted…

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