ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I MAKES: 24 Ingredients: 12 eggs 1 large Claussen dill pickle, finely diced 1 tablespoon pickle juice 1/4 cup of mayonnaise 3 tablespoons dijon mustard Splash of Worcestershire sauce Pinch of kosher salt 3 – 4 slices of prosciutto Old Bay seasoning, for serving – AContinue reading “Perfect Prosciutto Deviled Eggs”
Author Archives: stephreeds
Butter & Herb Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey with Gravy
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 4 HR. I SERVES: 6-8 Ingredients: For the turkey 14 – 16 lbs. brined turkey – I use this perfect brine recipe! 1/4 cup melted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 orange, quartered 2 lemons, quartered 3 onions, quartered 2 tablespoons fresh garlic 2Continue reading “Butter & Herb Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey with Gravy”
Baked Sweet Potato Casserole
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN. I SERVES: 6 Ingredients: Mashed Sweet Potatoes: 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup softened butter 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice A pinch of kosher salt Dash of cayenne pepper Topping:*Continue reading “Baked Sweet Potato Casserole”
The Best Turkey Brine
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 24-36 HRS. Ingredients: 2 gallons of cold water 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 2 oranges, sliced 2 lemons, sliced 1 sweet onion, quartered 6 – 8 whole garlic cloves 2 tablespoons peppercorns 4-5 cloves 5-6 bay leaves 1 – 2 sprigs of rosemary 1 1/2 cups kosher saltContinue reading “The Best Turkey Brine”
Simple Holiday Simmer Pot
ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN. Ingredients: 1 cup cranberries 1 orange, sliced 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 – 3 cinnamon sticks 2 – 3 Rosemary twigs Instructions Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a simmer and enjoy.
Tuscany Chicken & White Bean Soup
ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. 45 MIN. I SERVES: 6 Ingredients: 8 cups chicken stock or broth 4 cans of cannellini beans 2 tablespoons of garlic 2 sprigs of rosemary 1/4 cup olive oil 3 carrots peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 small sweet onion, diced 1 yellow pepper,Continue reading “Tuscany Chicken & White Bean Soup”
Baked White Chocolate Raspberry French Toast
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 4 croissants sliced 4 eggs 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup almond milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon orange peel zest 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1 cupContinue reading “Baked White Chocolate Raspberry French Toast”
Homemade Meat Sauce
ACTIVE TIME: 60 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 2 HR. I MAKES: ~ 64 OZ. Ingredients: 1/4 cup of olive oil 8 minced garlic cloves, about 2 tablespoons 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions 2 lbs. ground Italian sausage 48 oz. of your favorite prepared pasta sauce, I use Classico Roasted Garlic 2 cups warm waterContinue reading “Homemade Meat Sauce”
The BEST Blue Cheese Burger
ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 3 – 4 Ingredients: Burgers 1 lbs. ground beef ~ 1 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Hamburger buns Salt & pepper Pickles Optional: Bacon Onions 2 – 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced 4 – 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup salted butterContinue reading “The BEST Blue Cheese Burger”
Homemade Halloween Peanut Butter Cups
ACTIVE TIME: 30 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. Ingredients: 3/4 cup natural peanut butter 1/4 cup peanut butter powder 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup almond or preferred nut milk Silicone molds – here are some similar to mine. Melting chocolate Instructions: Begin by mixing the powdered sugar, peanut butter and peanut butter powderContinue reading “Homemade Halloween Peanut Butter Cups”
