Lemon Blueberry Bread
Here’s a delicious bread to make for breakfasts. The sweet blueberries and the tart lemon go great together.
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Banana Pudding – Southern Style
This is a classic Southern dessert, often called ‘Nanner Pudding or ‘Nilla Pudding. I read an interesting article that explained why there was a meringue on top on this pudding: it took 8 egg yolks to make the pudding, and no self-respecting Southerner during the …
Smoked Chuck Roast
Often called “the Poor Man’s Brisket”, it certainly costs less than a whole brisket but it doesn’t need to make any apologies for flavor or juiciness. You can slice this like a brisket, or shred it, or chunk it if it’s going on tortillas. Low …
Elote – Mexican Sweet Corn
This is typically served on the cob by street vendors but I think this is easier to make, serve and to eat. It’s a delicious side dish with any Mexican entree.
Portillos Chopped Salad
Portillo’s is famous in Chicago for Italian Beef, Chicago Dogs, and their Chopped Salad. This salad combines crisp lettuce and red cabbage, smooth pasta, salty bacon, sharp Gorgonzola cheese, and their sweet and savory House dressing.
Italian Beef Sandwiches
This is another Chicago recipe, served all over the city and suburbs in Italian restaurants and food stands. The Italian taste is unmistakable, but the beef flavor still stands strong. For most Chicagoans, real Italian Beef is sliced, not shredded – if you want to …
Deviled Eggs
This is a classic appetizer. Whenever they show up at a party they don’t last for long. They are also easier to make than you think, as long as you take your time. The name comes from the mustard used to give the yolks some …
Sweet & Salty Snack Mix
This sweet and salty combination fits in with the autumn colors and makes a big enough batch to last for a weekend reunion.
Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)
These pack a flavor punch, and tastes great as an hors d’oeuvres or as a condiment on sandwich. It’s the ultimate combination of sweet and heat.This recipe was inspired by Chili Pepper Madness, Homestead & Chill, and BellyFull.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
When you are carving your pumpkin(s), or your decorative pumpkins have served their purpose, don’t throw the seeds away. Making a tasty and healthy snack out of the seeds is easy to do.