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Chili Parlor Chili is a dish that speaks of comfort, community, and a rich tapestry of flavors. Inspired by classic chili parlors, this recipe brings together tender ground beef, a blend of spices, and an unexpected hint of cocoa for depth and warmth. Each spoonful is layered with subtle heat, gentle smokiness, and a savory […]
Ingredients 1 can, 14 to 15 oz chili, heated 1 pizza crust, can Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic 4 Cheddar cheese sticks 4 hot dogs, all-beef 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes Instructions: Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square or 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pour hot chili […]
Raspberry Cheesecake Ingredients 1 cup finely ground graham crackers (5 ounces; about 8 sheets) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 ¾ cups sugar 6 ounces raspberries (about 1 ½ cups) 32 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 pinch kosher salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 large eggs, room temperature Boiling water, for roasting […]
Tater Tot Nachos Ingredients: 1 can Rotel tomatoes and chilies Shredded cheddar cheese Shredded jack cheese Half and half (or milk/cream) Frozen tater tots Salt and pepper (optional) Instructions: Cook tater tots according to package instructions. In a saucepan, combine the can of Rotel with a generous amount of shredded cheddar and jack cheeses. Add […]
Braised Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle Ingredients 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2” pieces ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large sweet onion, diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 (6.7-ounce) jars Vegetable Cooking Base 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar 2 cups dry […]
Carne Guisada with Rice and Fresh Beans Ingredients: For the Carne Guisada: 4 cascabel peppers 2 chili ancho peppers (remove stems and seeds) 2 lbs boneless shoulder steak (beef chuck) ½ onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, divided 3 bay leaves ½ cup all-purpose flour 5 cups water ½ teaspoon ground cumin 6 pinches of […]
Fettuccine with Bolognese Ragù is a timeless Italian comfort dish, combining ribbons of tender pasta with a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce that’s deeply savory and satisfying. This version leans into tradition with a blend of meats, aromatic vegetables, wine, and milk for a luxurious, velvety finish that clings perfectly to each strand of fettuccine. Why […]
Corn Nuggets Ingredients 1 can whole kernel corn, brand does not matter, drained 1 can creamed corn, ½ cup yellow corn meal Salt and pepper to taste, you can also leave these out if you choose ½ cup flour, all purpose is what I used 1 egg, beaten 1 or 2 tbsp milk, depending […]
Chicken Vegetable Soup Ingredients Soup 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ¼ lbs. chicken, see notes Salt/Pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 small yellow onion, diced ¾ cup carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 7 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables, (corn/green […]
How to make Homemade Beef Flautas Ingredients : vegetable or canola oil for frying 3 cups shredded beef or shredded cooked chicken 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese ½ cup salsa store-bought or homemade 1 (4-ounce) can diced chiles garlic salt with parsley flakes to taste pepper to taste 12 6-inch flour tortillas (or corn […]