What I read last month: Bone Deep: Untangling the Betsy Faria Murder Case ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Imagine a woman found dead under suspicious circumstances days after changing the beneficiary on her life insurance policy. The new beneficiary would be questioned in relation to a clear motive, right? Wrong. The Faria case is a true miscarriage of justice.Continue reading “July Wrap Up”
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Ham, Gouda & Jalapeño Avocado Toast
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN. I SERVES: 2 Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced 3 slices of Black Forest ham, finely diced 4 slices of Gouda cheese 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 slices of bread 1 avocado, quartered and slicedContinue reading “Ham, Gouda & Jalapeño Avocado Toast”
Jojo’s Classic Potato Salad
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 2 HR. I SERVES: 6 – 8 Ingredients: 10 lbs of russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 hard boiled eggs, diced 2 cups of finely chopped Claussen dill pickles 1 1/2 cups of mayonnaise 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Distilled white vinegar 1Continue reading “Jojo’s Classic Potato Salad”
Creamy Mashed Yukon Bowls with Smoked Pulled Pork
ACTIVE TIME: 30 MIN. I COOK TIME: 30 MIN. I SERVES: 2 Ingredients: 5 – 6 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 stick + 1 tablespoon of salted butter 1 cup sweet corn 1 cup smoked pulled pork 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon of dried chives 1 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: BringContinue reading “Creamy Mashed Yukon Bowls with Smoked Pulled Pork”
Easy Dill Potato Salad
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 4 – 6 Ingredients: 2 hard boiled eggs, diced 6 cups of little creamer potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size preference 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 1 large Claussen dill pickle, finely diced 1 shallot, finely minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1Continue reading “Easy Dill Potato Salad”
Alex’s Smoked Pulled Pork
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I COOK TIME: 14 HR. I SERVES: 6 – 8 Ingredients: 7 lbs bone-in pork butt or shoulder 1 -2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 50/50 Apple cider vinegar and water mixture Butcher paperContinue reading “Alex’s Smoked Pulled Pork”
Pulled Pork Baked Beans
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I COOK TIME: 4 – 6 HR. I SERVES: 6 – 8 Ingredients: ~ 3 cups of pinto beans, drained* 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup yellow mustard 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 small sweet onion, diced 5-6 cloves of garlic,Continue reading “Pulled Pork Baked Beans”
Grilled Maple Chicken Sandwich with Truffle Pesto Aioli
ACTIVE TIME: 30 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, tenderized 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Easy Truffle Pesto (or any pesto) 4 slices of fresh mozzarella 4 slices of cooked baconContinue reading “Grilled Maple Chicken Sandwich with Truffle Pesto Aioli”
Easy Truffle Pesto
ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN. I MAKES: 6 OZ. Ingredients: ~ 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups of fresh Basil 3 tablespoons of almonds or nuts of choice 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons Truffle Seasoning with Parmesan & Black Garlic Instructions: Combine all of the ingredients to a food processorContinue reading “Easy Truffle Pesto”
Mini Strawberry Ice Cream Cakes
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 12 HR. Ingredients: Angel food cake Sliced strawberries Strawberry ice cream Whipped cream or cool whip Freeze-dried strawberries Instructions: In a freezer safe container, start with a base layer of thinly sliced angel food cake. Add a layer of softened strawberry ice cream and top with a coupleContinue reading “Mini Strawberry Ice Cream Cakes”
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