Here’s one of my favorite hamburger versions. Break away from the bun and try this one. Heres what you’ll need. 4 hamburger patties2 green onions4 baby bella brown mushrooms1 1/2 cups beef broth1 tablespoon corn starchInstant mashed potatoes Make 4 servings of instant mashed potatoes according to package directions. SetRead More →

Quick, easy and delicious appetizers, and one of my favorites. First cut off the stems of 12 jalapeños peppers. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scrape out ALL of the seeds and membranes inside the peppers. Fill each peppered with a spoonful of a mixtureRead More →

These potatoes are the best! It’s a simple recipe that the Craigo Clan has enjoyed time and again. Here is all you’ll need. Small red potatoes ( as many as you want)Water to coverReal Butter (as needed to fry)Fresh Ground Sea Salt and Coarse Black Pepper to taste Place potatoesRead More →

This is so simple and so tasty. Heres all you need. 4 large boneless skinless chicken breastFavorite BBQ Sauce. If i don’t make homemade sauce I use Sweet Baby Ray’s brandOlive Oil Slice chicken breast in half lengthwise. tenderize each piece. Place chicken in a large bowl and douse withRead More →

Ingredients 8 cups (approx. 1kg) mixed berriesI used blueberries and raspberry mix1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar2 Tablespoons (15g) cornstarch1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Biscuit Topping 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed1/2 cup (120ml),sour milk cold*for topping before baking: 1 Tablespoon soured milk and coarse sugar Note: Sour theRead More →

These chicken fingers a quick, easy and crispy good. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cups flour1 teaspoon each fresh ground sea salt, coarse ground black pepper and spicy chicken seasoning of choice1 egg1/2 cup milkoil for frying Cut chicken in narrow strips. pat dry withRead More →

These drummies are quick, easy and delicious. Here’s what you’ll need. 20 drummies 1/4 cup lime juice1/2 cup butter – melted1/4 cup water2 teaspoons sugar1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce1 tablespoon sriracha sauce2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chopped garlic1/4 teaspoon Tabasco2 teaspoons fresh ground sea salt 1/4 teaspoon thyme Using a paperRead More →

These fries are simple to make and make a delicious snack or main dish. Heres what you need. Top sirloin cut into small strips1 cup flourFresh ground sea salt and coarse ground pepper1/2 cup olive oil Dredge steak strips in flour. Add salt and pepper and mix well. Set aside.Read More →

This is a great summer salad. It’s very refreshing. Quick and easy. Heres what you’ll need. 1 cup cubed fresh tomatoes 1 cup cubed cucumber2 chopped green onionsFresh ground sea salt, coarse black pepper and dried dill to taste1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Mix all ingredients together. Blend well toRead More →

For a lot of years, my life long friends Deb and Sue and I spent our girl trip weekends at Deb’s vacation home at Lake Shastina. It was a great place and great times. They were times that all of us still remember and still miss. Things are different now.Read More →