Yankee Pot Roast

Ingredients 1 beef brisket (about 4-5 pounds) 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup flour 3 cups beef stock ½ cup HP sauce 1 tablespoon celery salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 6 bay leaves 5 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 large white onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 can (14.5Continue reading “Yankee Pot Roast”

Corn Chowder

Ingredients 6 slices bacon 1 small onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3 cup all purpose flour 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup milk 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn 1 1/2 pounds white potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 1 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste Instructions In a large stock pot, cook the bacon, then remove, let coolContinue reading “Corn Chowder”

Green Goddess Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1/4 cup roughly chopped green onions 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh dill 1/8 cup roughly chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (or twoContinue reading “Green Goddess Dressing”

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 tablespoon cumin 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup onion, diced 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican or nacho blend is ideal) 1-1/2 cups black bean &Continue reading “Baked Chicken Chimichangas”

Spicy California Shrimp Stacks

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked white rice 4 tablespoons rice vinegar 12 ounces raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and tails removed 2 cups diced cucumber (about 2 small or 1 English cucumber) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2-3 teaspoons sriracha sauce (depending on how spicy you want it) 1 cup mashed avocado (about 2 medium) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Instructions Cook rice according to packageContinue reading “Spicy California Shrimp Stacks”

Chipper Bars

Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup salted butter, softened 1 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup peanut butter 1-1/4 cups dark chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease aContinue reading “Chipper Bars”

Simple Shrimp Creole

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 4-5 celery stalks, sliced 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed tomato soup 1 can (5.5 ounces) tomato juice 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with chiles 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons chili powder 1-1/2Continue reading “Simple Shrimp Creole”