Pressure Cooker Red Bean and Rice 2 tablespoon butter3 celery stalks (diced)1 large onion (diced)4 cloves garlic (minced)1 pound dry red kidney beans (cleaned and soaked)2 bay leaves1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning4 cups rice Cook rice according to package directions. Your should … [Read more...]
Appetizers: Bacon Wrapped Dates
Dates are not one of my favorites, I usually try to avoid them at all costs. However, when they are wrapped in bacon they take on a new life. We all know that you can't go wrong wrapping anything in bacon. The sweet and salty combination makes these my absolute favorite Hors d'Oeuvres. The best … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup water1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup brown sugar3 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and pepper1 3 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 41 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water In a small bowl, … [Read more...]
Thai Sweet Chili Chicken
Thai Sweet Chili Chicken 1 1/2 pounds (chicken breasts, cubed)2 large eggs (beaten)1 cup cornstarch1 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup sweet Thai chili saucesesame seeds (optional) Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.Dip the cubed chicken, one at a time into the beaten … [Read more...]
Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes
Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes 4 chicken thighs (bone-in)1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1/4 cup honey3 tablespoons wholegrain mustard2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons water1 pound red … [Read more...]
Knowing Your Microwave
Microwaves have been around for a long time and it still baffles me that most people only use them for re-heating leftovers, popping pop corn or for defrosting. The microwave can do so much more! You can cook meats, bake cakes, make candy, hard boil eggs the list is endless. However before you can … [Read more...]
Simple No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Last night for our Valentine's dinner I made Cherry Cheesecake for dessert. I pulled our Valentines menu together at the last minute so I had to do a dessert that was quick and easy. This is one of my go-to dessert recipes because it's so easy and is oh so yummy. Last night I made the basic … [Read more...]
Earthquake Cake
Earthquake Cake 1 box German chocolate cake mix1 cup coconut (flaked)1 cup pecans (chopped)1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter (softened)4 cups confectioners sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350°F.Lightly grease a o x 13 baking pan and set … [Read more...]