Cajun Roast Potatoes

1 lb red potatoes, peeled, cut in 1/2" cubes salt paprika chili powder cajun seasoning olive oil Boil the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes.  Drain well. Lay the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, and cajun seasoning. Season with salt.… Continue reading Cajun Roast Potatoes

One Crust Shortening Crust

1 cup flour 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cut in chunks, chilled 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp cold water Combine in a food processor the flour, shortening and salt.  Mix until coarse crumb texture. Add the water and pulse 20 to 30 seconds until it starts to form a ball. Shape into a ball, wrap in… Continue reading One Crust Shortening Crust

Chipotle Risotto

4 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup arborio rice 1 shallot, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 3 tbsp heavy cream cracked pepper 2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, minced 1/4 cup grated parmesan Heat the chicken stock in a small saucepan on the stove.… Continue reading Chipotle Risotto

Crumbly Apple Pie

1 pie crust, chilled 5 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut in 1" pieces 1 1/4 cups icing sugar brown sugar cinnamon a pinch of nutmeg a pinch of allspice 1/8 tsp salt vanilla 1 tbsp lemon juice butter flour 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup walnuts 3/4 tsp baking powder Line the oven with foil… Continue reading Crumbly Apple Pie

Coconut Banana Loaf

bread crumbs 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1/4 cup butter,melted 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 egg 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut 1/2 cup chocolate chips chopped pecans sesame seeds Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a loaf pan and sprinkle the bottom and sides with the… Continue reading Coconut Banana Loaf

Maple Glazed Porkchops

1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp horseradish 2 tsp dijon 1 tsp chili powder salt and cracked pepper 2 porkchops Combine the maple syrup, horseradish, dijon, and chili powder.  Mix well and set aside. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Grill the pork. In the last minute of grilling brush the glaze on the… Continue reading Maple Glazed Porkchops

Texas BBQ Steak

3/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup cider vinegar 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp dijon the juice of half a lemon 1/2 tsp liquid smoke 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp paprika 1/2 tsp chili flakes cracked pepper 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1 cup water sea salt 2 steaks olive oil Combine the ketchup, cider vinegar,… Continue reading Texas BBQ Steak