Winner Winner!! Homemade Alfredo Sauce is quick and easy to make. It’s way better than jarred sauce. Heres what you’ll need. 1 bag 40 count cleaned and cooked shrimp1 package Buitoni brand tortelliniOlive oilFresh ground sea saltCorse black pepper 1/4 teaspoon smokey paprika1 cup heavy cream plus extra to thinRead More →

Quick, easy and tasty! Quesadillas are so easy to make. Using an electric quesadilla maker makes the preparation easy and the quesadillas come out perfect with cutlines in place. if you don’t have a maker, you can use a cast iron skillet or crepe pan and brown one side atRead More →

3/4 cup sugar  1/2 cup milk  1/2 cup orange juice  1  large egg 2 tablespoons butter, melted  2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest  2 cups all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon baking powder  1/2 teaspoon baking soda  1/4 teaspoon salt  1/2 cup chopped pecans. Mix in a stand mixer all ingredients except pecans. Fold in pecans. Spray a loaf pan with non stick spray. Pour batter into pan and bake in a 350Read More →

This is a great way to use leftover pork loin roast. Chop leftover roast into tiny pieces. Add your favorite bbq sauce either bottled or homemade. I used bottled here but you can find my homemade sauce recipe at www.cooklikema.com. Heat meat and sauce in the microwave. For the shellRead More →

Tzatziki is a cucumber sauce that has Turkish, Middle Eastern origins. It is a great flavor enhancement with many dishes. This sandwich is just one if them, Tzatziki 1 medium cucumber grated1 cup Greek yogurtFinely grated lemon zest from one lemon2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 teaspoon dried dill2Read More →

This burger is rich and juicy snd bursting with smokey flavor. Heres what you’ll need . 1/2 pound lean hamburger4 slices smokey provolone cheesefresh ground sea saltcoarse black peppersliced white onion sliced crimini mushrooms2 tablespoons butterflour1 1/2 cup beef brothliquid smoke to taste2 slices of sourdough bread2 tablespoons melted butterRead More →

Sticky Rice MaKe the rice first and set aside to reheat later in microwave. 1 cup Japanese white rice2 1/2 cup water1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon violet or Himalayan sea saltwater to soak rice Place rice in a large bowl and cover with water. Let it soak for 1/2 hour.Read More →

My friend Rosemary shared with me this great brunch dish. It is easy to make and is a wonderful addition to any brunch buffet. It can be prepped the day before and popped in the oven so that it is hot, fresh and ready to serve when you are ready.Read More →

Day 4 of 2022 North Dakota Blizzard confinement. Actually the worst has passed and its time to dig out. Today I made hamburgers on ciabatta buns topped with homemade jalapeño cheese sauce and pan grilled onions. As a side I prepared air-fryer JoJo potatoes. Jalapeño Cheese Sauce 1 fresh jalapeñoRead More →

It can’t get much easier than cooking your meal in one pot. Place a corned beef in the crockpot. Top with the enclosed seasoning packet. Add 1/2 cup water. Top with 4 quartered red potatoes and one small green cabbage sliced. Seal and cook on high setting for 6-8 hoursRead More →