Ingredients 3 pounds white potatoes, peeled and quartered (or halved, depending on size) 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon dried chives (more if you desire) salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Add the potatoes to a large pot, and fill with water until completely covered. Boil over medium-high heat until fork tender.Continue reading “Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes”
Author Archives: Jennie Oemig
Pizza Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup black olives 1 box rotini pasta, cooked al dente, and rinsed with cold water and drained 1 ball (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella, cubed into bite-sized pieces 2 cups pepperoni, halved 1-3/4 cups prepared zesty Italian dressing Instructions In a large bowl, combineContinue reading “Pizza Pasta Salad”
Sausage & Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tube (16 ounces) hot pork sausage 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained Instructions In a large, heavy pan or cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the sausage, then cook, crumble andContinue reading “Sausage & Cream Cheese Dip”
Hot Italian Sausage Pasta
Ingredients 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced in 1/4-inch strips 1 pound bowtie pasta 2 teaspoons Adobo seasoning 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup chicken broth Grated Parmesan cheese Instructions In a large stock pot, cook hot Italian sausage in olive oil, crumbling andContinue reading “Hot Italian Sausage Pasta”
Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients 1 large spaghetti squash 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 strips bacon, diced 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon (heaping) brown sugar 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat over to 375 degrees and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut the spaghetti squash in half and removeContinue reading “Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash”
Mongolian Chicken
Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 pounds), thinly sliced 1/3 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Instructions Place the sliced chicken and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a resealableContinue reading “Mongolian Chicken”
Sourdough Pop-Tarts
Ingredients 1 cup + 1 teaspoon flour 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup (125 grams) sourdough discard 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 cup blueberry preserves (or your favorite flavor) 1 egg, lightly beaten (egg wash) ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons water Sprinkles, if desired Instructions In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and salt. Using a cheese grater, grate theContinue reading “Sourdough Pop-Tarts”
Chickpea Curry
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1–1/2 tablespoons red curry powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk 2 cans ((15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed Naan bread and cooked jasmine rice, to serve (optional) Instructions In a largeContinue reading “Chickpea Curry”
Everything Bagel Crescent Bites
Ingredients 1 can (8 ounces) crescent rolls 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup everything bagel seasoning, more if you like Instructions Preheat air fryer (or oven) to 350 degrees. Unroll crescent roll dough and pinch together any perforations. Using a butter knife or spoon, spread the cream cheese evenly over the crescent roll dough.Continue reading “Everything Bagel Crescent Bites”
Fruit Pizza
Ingredients Pizza 1 cup flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup cold butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced and cut into chunks 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup fresh strawberries, slicedContinue reading “Fruit Pizza”