If you want to cook something that is really going to impress everyone then this recipe is it. This is one of my favorite recipes in the whole wide world. this recipe came from my husband’s father whom was an amazing chef. Pop-Pop’s lamb stew Ingredients: 1 pound of lamb stew meat. 1 large...
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Mom’s delicious garlic balls
My mother made these garlic balls for every occasion, birthday, get-togethers and holidays. She also made these as a side dish for dinner. My kids absolutely love this garlic balls recipe. Mom’s garlic balls Ingredients: 1 bag of dough 1/4 – 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 TBL garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1...
Perfect soft, medium and hard boiled eggs and the EggGenie!
No, this is not a recipe. From time to time, I will provide tips and ideas that I think are beneficial to anyone that is interested in cooking in any capacity from the beginner to the most expert chef. And one thing I’ve found that a lot of people sometimes have a problem with...
Mom’s awesome lasagna recipe
My mother taught me how to make this great lasagna. It is an authentic Italian recipe and I’ve been making this lasagna for as long as I can remember. It’s definitely a family favorite and its special enough to be served even for Christmas day! Mom’s Lasagna My homemade Italian sauce 15 no boil...
Delicious Shrimp Scampi
This recipe came from my sister-in-law Hilary. It is one of my personal favorites. It’s quick and easy yet elegant enough to serve to company and it’s just delicious. I guarantee if you like shrimp scampi you’ll definitely like this recipe. Delicious Shrimp Scampi Ingredients: 1/2 cup of butter 1/2 cup of olive oil...
My Tasty Sausage Balls
I tried these for Christmas as an appetizer. They were very easy to make and they went over very well - everyone liked them. They are addicting. Also, if you don’t feel like making the whole thing just roll out what you want to bake and put the rest in a Tupperware container in the fridge...
Vodka Riggies (Rigatoni)
This recipe was from an old neighbor of mine from Utica New York, Toni, whom I have known just about all my life. These vodka riggies (or rigatoni as some may refer to it as) are the quickest to make when you’re expecting company and don’t want to spend a lot of time in...
Quick and Easy Stuffed Sausage Mushroom Caps
This is a great appetizer that everyone will love. It is super easy to make and everyone will surely rave over these and how great they taste! This recipe came from my sister-in-law Hilary. I watched her make it and I was extremely surprised at how flavorful they were. Stuffed Sausage Mushroom Caps Ingredients:...
Delicious Swiss Cheese Dip Recipe – An Easy Way To Make Swiss Dip
This is another favorite of mine. It is so incredibly easy to make and has tons of flavor. It is definitely a party favorite and works great with almost any cracker, chips, etc. Swiss Dip Ingredients: 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup of mayonnaise 1 cup of chopped Vidalia onions Directions: Bake...
Melissa’s Best Goulash Recipe
I was looking for a great goulash recipe and I wanted something different and better than what was currently out there in books and on TV. So, I made this one up on the fly as I went along and it came out really great. I have tried a lot of goulash recipes and found...