recipes

Valentine’s day is right around the corner! If you’re searching for the perfect recipe to make, look no further.  Ingredients 1 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/3 plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk One 18.5-ounce box German chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines) 1 cup finely chopped pecans...

Try this leaner version of traditional chili verde, made with pork loin instead of pork butt (shoulder). Some recipes call for the addition of dried cumin and dried Mexican oregano, but this version forgoes dried herbs so that the assorted fresh roasted peppers, with their vegetal complexity and heat, can carry the day. Serves 6-8...

These Shrimp-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers are a fun spin on the traditional recipe! Ready to try it?  Ingredients 12 medium jalapeno peppers 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 cup lager-style beer Vegetable oil, for frying Malt vinegar, for...

If you’re all about comfort food, this easy to make Shepherd’s Pie will speak to your soul!  Ingredients 2 pounds potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons sour cream or softened cream cheese 1 large egg yolk 1/2 cup cream, for a lighter version substitute vegetable or chicken broth Salt and freshly...

If you thought pizza couldn’t get any better than it already is, you’re about to be proved wrong! This bread ring pizza dip is a gamechanger…and is sure to be a hit at any function!  Ingredients Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 1/2 cups prepared marinara Pinch...

Impress your guests with this roast prime rib. The only downside? You’ll be hosting every holiday function after your guests taste how good your cooking is!  Ingredients Prime Rib: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons mixed or tri-color peppercorns, coarsely cracked Kosher salt One 7-...

If you’re searching for the perfect dessert to make that the whole family will LOVE, this is it. Just don’t forget the whipped cream!  Ingredients Cake: Cooking spray, for the pans Two 15.25-ounce boxes devil’s food cake mix (plus required ingredients)  Buttercream Frosting: 6 cups confectioners’ sugar (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 sticks (1...

If you’re tired of gingerbread house kits, try making one from scratch this holiday season! The whole family will have fun making this gingerbread house cake.  Ingredients Cake: Nonstick baking spray (see Cook’s Note) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook’s Note) 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup molasses 1...