Watermelon + cucumbers is one of the most refreshing combos of all time. Throw in some mint, red onion, and feta and toss it all with a very simple vinaigrette (just olive oil + red wine vinegar), and you’ve got yourself a mean summer salad. It’s the perfect summer side to go along grilled chicken, any cut of steak, or even a hamburger—beef, chicken, […]
Author Archives: Heather Brower
Creamy Kahlúa Coffee Cocktail Ingredients (for 1 person) 1.5 oz espresso 2 tsp sugar 1 oz Kahlúa (coffee liqueur) 4 ice cubes Cocoa powder Preparation Put the ice cubes in a shaker. Prepare the espresso in the same shaker and add the sugar and Kahlúa. Shake for about 20 seconds. Pour the mixture into a […]
1 Cup sugar 1 cup water 2 TBL corn starch Stir and bring to boil until clear Stir in a 3 oz pkg strawberry JELLO. Let cool. Add 1 pint of fresh (sliced) strawberries. Crust: 1 stick butter 1 cup flour 2 TBL powdered sugar Mix with pastry blender and simply press into pie plate […]
Any true football fan knows that Game Day isn’t complete without buffalo ranch something. These are doused in ranch seasoning and sprinkled with fresh chives for extra flavor. YIELDS:6 – 8 PREP TIME:0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME:3 HOURS 10 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 lb. chicken wings 1 c. buffalo wing sauce 1 packet Ranch seasoning kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Fresh […]
Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 30 min Prep: 20 min Inactive: 1 hr 10 min Yield: 2 (14-inch) pizza crusts Ingredients 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon sugar 1 envelope instant dry yeast 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups water, 110 degrees F 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons Directions […]
Peppermint bark is a candy we cannot wait to get our hands on every holiday season. Luckily for you, you can make a batch in 10 minutes flat. YIELDS:12 SERVINGS PREP TIME:0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME:0 HOURS 50 MINS INGREDIENTS: 12 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped 12 oz. white chocolate, chopped 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 8 candy canes, crushed DIRECTIONS: Line a […]
Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark Melted snowman chocolate bark – a super easy holiday dessert. A great option for Christmas cookie swap parties! INGREDIENTS: 1 package White Melting Chocolate 12 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 24 Wilton Candy Eyes Orange Jimmies (I got mixed rainbow jimmies and just picked them out) 36 Red Hot Candy 12 Pretzel Sticks DIRECTIONS: Line a cookie tray with […]
Grandmother Verdie swore that homemade chicken soup was the cure for the common cold, and she would slowly simmer her soup all day on the stove if she heard a hint of a sneeze. I was never one to disagree with her, but I made mine in the slow cooker, which is a whole lot […]
Sometimes, nothing beats a classic like corn chowder. With bacon, potatoes, and lots of fresh summer corn, it’s impossible to not want to warm up with a bowl. YIELDS:6 PREP TIME:0 HOURS 20 MINS TOTAL TIME:0 HOURS 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 6 slices bacon, cut into small strips 1 large onion, chopped 1 lb. russet potatoes, cut into small cubes 4 c. low-sodium chicken stock 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. milk […]