Refried Beans

Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried pinto beans 1 large white onion, 1/2 minced, 1/2 left whole 4 medium cloves garlic 1 tsp chicken boullion 6 tablespoons lard, bacon drippings, vegetable shortening, and/or butter Directions: In a…

Quiche Lorraine

Onions or shallots can be used in place of the chives. Use about 1/2 cup, finely chopped, and sauté in butter first, before spreading over the bottom of the quiche crust with the bacon. Ingredients…

Marinara Sauce

Ingredients 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 Large onion, chopped 8 Large tomatoes (3.5 – 4 lbs) 6 cloves of garlic 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup of Wine 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp dried basil 1…

Biscuits

This makes a small batch of ~6 larger biscuits. I pop the butter in the freezer the day before if I can so it’s good and frozen, as that makes it easier to work with….

Chicken Enchilada Verde

Ingredients: 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 white onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. cumin 2 cloves of garlic, pressed or finely minced 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 lb. chicken, breast of thighs 1 lb. pepper jack…

Bacon Chive Biscuits

Ingredients 12 slices thick cut bacon 3 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup minced chives 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sugar 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup cheddar cheese…

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 5 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 medium onion diced 3 large red bell peppers 1 tsp. chicken boullion 1/4 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp finely minced…

Swedish Meatballs

Svenska köttbullar Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1/4 c. panko bread crumbs 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 c. finely diced onion 1 clove garlic pressed or finely diced…

Scones

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp baking poweder 1/2 cup cold butter 1 cup to 2 cups chopped dried fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, whatever 2 large eggs…