Archive Recipes for 2011

Loaded Baked Potato Bar

Makes 4 If you are in a time crunch you can always cook your potatoes in the microwave. Pierce them with a fork and microwave for 9-15 minutes or until soft. Continue with step 3 & [...]

Dad’s Surf and Turf

Serves 4 This a great twist on the classic surf and turf and will even save you a few bucks. Make Ahead: A few hours before make the sauce and set aside. Mix the steak sauce and lime juice [...]

Greek Burger

Makes 4 burgers Make Ahead: Up to one day ahead, make the sauce and form the patties, keep covered in the fridge. Ingredients 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon heaping minced garlic 2 [...]

Buffalo Style Burger

Makes 4 Burgers The Slaw (you can use 1 ¼ cups of pre-shredded cabbage mix if needed) Ingredients 2 Tablespoons canola mayonnaise ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled ¼ teaspoon lemon juice pinch [...]

Mexican Ice Cream Sandwich

Makes 8 I came up with the recipe because of my love for crustos and ice cream, I thought why not put the two together, and Voila!, a match made in heaven. Make Ahead: Up to 1 day ahead, make [...]

Cinco de Mayo Stacked Enchiladas

This is a great recipe for a group to get involved in the kitchen. I like to layout all of the ingredients and allow my guests to custom make their own Stacked Enchiladas. Make Ahead: Up to 1 [...]

White Chocolate and Orange Sticky Buns

Makes 12 Quick tip: Puff pastry can be found in next to frozen pie shells in your grocers freezer section. Make Ahead: Up to 1 day ahead, prepare the rolls, but don’t bake. Cover with [...]

Easy Cheesy Egg Scramble

Serves 4-6 Make Ahead: Up to 1 day ahead, assemble all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl, except the chives. Cover and keep in the fridge. When ready to cook, whisk and follow steps 2 and [...]

Fruit Parfait

Makes 4 Make Ahead: Up to 1 day ahead, assemble, leaving off the granola, cover with plastic and keep in the fridge. Ingredients 1 - 6 oz container Raspberry yogurt 1 - 6 oz container Peach [...]

Purple and Gold Oven Fries

Serves 6 Ingredients 1 ½ pounds purple Peruvian potatoes, washed 1 ½ pounds fingerling or banana potatoes, washed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 + 1/2 teaspoon Johnny’s [...]

The Hot “Dawg” Bar

It's March Madness and my Washington Huskies are on their way to the final four. I've created three different types of hot dogs, the Rebounder, the 3 Pointer, and the Full Court Press. I like to keep [...]

Pots O’ Gold

Serves 4 Make Ahead: Up to 2 days ahead, follow steps 1-3 cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge. Before serving top with Nilla wafers. Ingredients 4 cups pre-made butterscotch pudding [...]

Lucky Clover Pizza

Serves 4-6 Make Ahead: Up to 1 day ahead make pizza following steps 1-3, keep lightly covered with plastic wrap in the fridge. Ingredients 2 pounds pizza dough (regular, whole wheat [...]

Leprechaun Lettuce

Serves 4 How to Make Ahead: You can make this dish up to 4 hours ahead. Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing 1 small avocado, cubed 4 strips bacon, cooked and [...]

Homemade Heart Ravioli

Serves 4 This is an easy way to make homemade ravioli. After you make the ravioli, but before you cook them, prepare your sauce and keep it warm. Make Ahead: Up to 3 Months, make ravioli [...]