Meatballs
Small Batch Pesto Sauce
Since I have a fresh basil plant that only yields about a cup of basil at a time, this recipe works great. Most recipes call for two to three cups of basil. This makes enough for two small pasta dishes or for using as a rub over chicken. If you want more, you can either…
Read MoreBBQ Meatloaf
This is a spinoff of a classic meatloaf but with barbeque sauce and chili to spice it up. We freeze leftovers for an easy meal during the week.
Read MoreAidan’s Barbeque Sauce
Aidan directed the creation of this sauce for a basic, not too spicy barbeque sauce.
Read MoreTaco Seasoning
In addition to seasoning hamburger for tacos, we also use as a rub on skirt steak when making carne asada.
Read MoreAlfredo Rice Casserole
Beef Stew
We searched for a beef stew recipe, one of our favorite comfort foods, and in the process developed our own. This recipe turned out great; it’s thick and hearty. We want to try adding a little beef bullion next time we cook (i.e., Better Than Bullion) to determine if it adds to the recipe. So…
Read MoreRich’s Smokin’ Chili
Whenever we smoke a beef brisket, we go large and there’s usually leftovers, so the next day, we’re putting together a batch of Smokin’ Chili.
Read MoreGranny’s Pickles
This recipe has been developed over the years by trying different recipe variations and this one was Granny’s favorite (aka, my mom). It’s a good balance of spices and a little less vinegar than most recipes. I personally am still on the search for the perfect spicy pickle but these are super yummy and we…
Read MoreChinese Chicken Salad
This salad serves 30, so it’s great for a crowd or will keep for a couple of days without dressing.
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