Mexican Pinto Beans
Outstanding recipe for Mexican pintos, simmered low and slow with a smoked ham hock and a boat load of Mexican flavors! This will surely be a favorite! Serve with my shredded Mexican beef! Ingredients: Serves 10 – 12 2 lbs of dried pinto beans 1 smoked ham hock 1 large onion, chopped 5 cloves of garlic, smashed and chopped 1 can of diced tomatoes with their juices (14.5 oz) 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 Tbs of chili powder 1 Tbs of cumin 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of pepper 2 cups of beef broth 1/4 cup of fresh ...
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Mexican Corn Bread
Mexican cornbread extraordinaire! Moist, savory, cheesy and just perfect with Mexican shredded beef and Mexican Pintos! Super easy to whip up! Bake in a large cast-iron skillet if you have one. Ingredients: Serves 12 1 Tbs of butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 of a red or green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 eggs 1 cup of sour cream 1 can of creamed corn (14.5 oz) 1 can of green chilis, drained (4.5 oz) 2 cups of shredded Monterey jack or cheddar/jack cheese 2 boxes of jiffy cornbread mix (8.5 ...
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Smothered Grilled Pork Chops
If you like peppers and onions, you’ll love this recipe! I prefer bone-in chops for this, they stay moister and more tender through grilling. I always brine pork and chicken, it’s so worth the extra step, you’ll never have dry chops again! The sauce for this dish is absolutely heavenly with peppers, onions, garlic, wine, cider vinegar, chicken stock, capers and to make even better, just a little butter and cream! Ingredients: Serves 4 easily Brine • 2 cups chicken stock • 1/4 cup kosher salt • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns • 2 bay leaves ...
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Italian Meatloaf
Italian Meatloaf Recipe Type: entrees Cuisine: Italian Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 2 meatloaves This is the best Italian meatloaf you’ll ever eat! My Aunt Evelyn’s recipe that was passed down from my Granny. It’s moist, flavorful, absolutely perfect in every way! Ingredients 2 tsp of olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 carrot, grated 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup of plain breadcrumbs 1 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 tsp of dried oregano 1/3 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped ...
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Wild Mushroom Pappardelle
Wild Mushroom Pappardelle Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 6 mins Cook time: 18 mins Total time: 24 mins Serves: 2 – 4 This is such a yummy pasta! Silky pappardelle noodles with wild mushrooms, shallots, garlic, white wine, fresh thyme, lots of Parmesan and a sprinkling of parsley! Rich and earthy and no butter or cream! And it only takes 20 minutes to make! It’s a favorite at the cabin…I use morels in the spring if I’m lucky enough to find them! Ingredients 6 oz of pappardelle pasta (or other pasta with egg) 1 Tbs of olive oil 2 shallots, ...
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Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
Blueberry Upside-Down Cake Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: Make 1 – 9″ cake Beautiful, fresh blueberries top a yummy buttery cake with a hint of lemon. The blueberry topping is jammy and sweet, but not too sweet, just perfect! Use fresh berries if you can, but frozen will work. It’s important that the buttermilk is room temperature, so it mixes well with the butter and as always, the egg and butter should be room temperature. Another tip is to not overbeat while adding in the flour ...
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Herbed Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
Everyone’s favorite, chicken pot pie! Savory roast chicken, beautiful veggies and herbs, topped with a flaky, buttery puff pastry! So welcome on a cold winter’s night! Ingredients: Serves 4 – 6 • 2 cups of cooked chicken, rotisserie or bake 2 chicken breasts • 5 Tbs of butter • 1/2 cup flour • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk • 2 cups chicken broth • 1 Tbs olive oil plus a little more for rubbing on the chicken • 1 medium onion, chopped • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into bite sized • 3 ribs of celery, cut into bite sized pieces • 5 ...
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