Smoked shotgun shells

Smoked shotgun shells are manicotti stuffed with sausage and cheese, wrapped in bacon, smoked, and topped with barbecue sauce . Ingredients Mixture 1 lb Italian sausage 4 oz Mozzarella cheese 4 oz Cream cheese 2 tsp Barbecue rub Shotgun Shells 12 Manicotti shells 1 lb Bacon 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce 1/2 cup Barbecue rub Instructions … Read more

Shrimp Avocado Salad

Shrimp Avocado Salad Ingredients: – 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined – 2 ripe avocados, diced – 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved – 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced – 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped – Juice of 1 lime – 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil – Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Read … Read more

Onion Gravy

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 2 large yellow onions cut in half and sliced thin ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups low sodium beef broth 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch Kosher salt and black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme Instructions Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and salt.  Turn or stir … Read more

Skinny Meatloaf

This delicious Skinny Meatloaf recipe is a great way to enjoy classic comfort food without all of the calories and fat. The result is a hearty and healthy meal that the whole family will love.   Are you looking for a super yummy, quick dinner to make? If you haven’t tried my skinny meatloaf yet, … Read more

Tres Leches Cake

Every person in my family would rank Tres Leches Cake in our top favorites of all time! I love that it’s not overly sweet, it’s super easy to make, I can make it in advance, and its absolutely delicious! We make it really often, especially when we’re having a bunch of other Mexican food favorites to serve … Read more

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

For a dessert that sounds as great as it tastes, this one can’t be beat! Layers of cupcakes rich in delicious cream and sweet strawberries make this treat very appealing. How do you make Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle? To assemble this layered confection, I recommend starting with cubed cake, then a layer of strawberries and vanilla cheesecake … Read more

Butter Pecan Pound Cake

Ingredients 3 Cups Cake Flour 2 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar 3 Sticks Butter (Room Temperature) 5 Eggs (Room Temperature) 1 C Whole buttermilk (Room Temperature) 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Tsp Salt 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract 1 Tablespoon pound cake extract 2 Cups Toasted Pecans Thick Glaze 2 cups Powdered Sugar 4 … Read more

Recipe for the Perfect Baked Potato

Recipe for the Perfect Baked Potato Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried 2 tablespoons olive oil Sea salt Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, bacon, chili, broccoli Instructions: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Position the oven rack in the middle for even cooking. Pierce the potatoes several times with a … Read more

Crock Pot Beef and Barley Soup

Crock Pot Beef and Barley Soup Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (680g) bite-sized pieces of beef stew meat 1 cup rinsed barley 4 peeled and sliced carrots 3 sliced celery stalks 1 chopped onion 3 minced cloves of garlic 6 cups beef broth 2 cups water 1 can (14 oz) undrained diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons dried thyme … Read more

Polish sausage Sauerkraut and potatoes

We love this easy crock pot recipe!  Sauerkraut and potatoes just seem to go together.  Add some Polish sausage and you have a meal in a pot!  This is real comfort food and my family is all about comfort food. We love easy crock pot recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. You can cut … Read more