Delicious, super simple crab cakes. I made a quick remoulade of mayo, Dijon mustard, catsup, capers, some Emerils seasoning, and lemon juice.  Ingredients 8 saltine crackers, finely crushed 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay) ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 egg, beaten 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional) salt to taste 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained ¼ cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter ..read more

 Ingredients • 8 strips julienne sliced bacon • 1 pound ground beef • 2 cups yellow onions • 3 finely minced garlic cloves • 1 pound full-fat cream cheese • 2 pounds of pasteurized cheese product, like Velveeta or American cheese • 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes, seeds removed • 1 pithed, seeded, and small diced jalapeño • 1½ cup amber ale beer • juice of 1 lime • 1 bunch thinly sliced green onions • 1¼ cup finely minced fresh cilantro Serves 8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Procedures: 1. Add the sliced bacon to a large 12" stainless steel, non-stick, or cast-iron skillet and co ..read more

  Ingredients olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup chicken broth 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 cup rice, rinsed until the water runs clear ½ teaspoon seasoning salt ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 4 tablespoons shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste 2 tablespoons choppe ..read more

 Aunt Ellen made this for Christmas dinner and says it’s delicious. Since I have an air fryer lid for my instant pot I’ll use it instead of the broiler. Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/263876/best-instant-pot-scalloped-potatoes/ Serving size: 4 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon gold or red potato, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup vegetable broth 0.5 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 3 tablespoons heavy cream 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg Directions ..read more

This was a big hit at my guild meeting. Everyone wanted the recipe. For 1 lb of meatballs  1 tbl veg oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch piece of ginger, grated 3 green onions chopped + 3 more chopped for garnish  2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar ¾ cup water ⅓ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup soy sauce 2 tbl Hoisin sauce  1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste. Kroger’s has it) 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon sesame oil Sesame seeds Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion in the oil until fragrant. Add vinegar, water, brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and gochuja ..read more

 Sounds like the perfect cocktail for Christmas. Ingredients 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (high quality) 3 ounces cranberry juice 3 ounces Champagne (Prosecco or Cava) Fresh cranberries, for garnish For a crowd - Mix cranberry juice and orange liqueur and refrigerate. Add to a champagne flute and top with champagne.  ..read more

 Better Homes and Gardens from mama’s old cookbook. Mama always used the larger quantity of spices   1½ cups cooked or canned pumpkin ¼ cup sugar 3 ½ teaspoon salt 1/2 to 1* teaspoon ginger 1 to 14* teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 to 1/2* 'easpoon nutmeg 1/4 to 1* teaspoon cloves 3 slightly beaten eggs 1/4 cups milk 1 6-ounce can (¼ cup) evaporated milk 1 recipe Plain Pastry OVEN 450° Thoroughly combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, and spices. Add eggs, milk, and evaporated milk; blend. Pour into 9-inch pastry-lined piepan. Bake in very hot oven (450°) 10 minutes,' then in slow oven (325°) about 45 ..read more

 Catherine brought these to our guild meeting, and they are delicious! Preheat oven to 375 1 cup butter  1 cup water 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 Beaten eggs. 1/2 cup sour cream 1 TBSP Almond extract 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. baking soda Bring butter and water to boil. Remove from heat.  Stir in flour, sugar, almond extract, Sour cream, beaten eggs,salt + baking soda.  Pour into a greased 10x 15 inch jelly roll pan, Bake @ 375° for 20-22 minutes Frosting- 1/2 cup butter 1/4 Cup milk 4 1/2 cups. powered sugar  1 TBSP almond extract Refrigerate for a few hours or  ..read more

  Ingredients Filling: 4 large or 5 medium sweet potatoes (about 6 cups mashed flesh) Cooking spray 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt Topping: 2/3 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups pecan halves 5 T ..read more

  Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups dark chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in ..read more