Pecan Sandies

Easy and tasty cookie. Perfect with a Sparino cappuccino. 1 3/4 C all purpose flour 3/4 C coarsely chopped pecans 6 oz unsalted butter (room temp) 3/4 C powdered sugar Directions Use paddle in KitchenAid stand mixer and beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix for a couple minutes. Add flour mixture until […]

Pork Shoulder

Dry rub 1 T Brown Sugar 1 T Granulated Sugar 1 T Garlic Salt 1 T Kosher Salt 1 T Paprika 1 tsp Chili Powder 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1/4 tsp Cumin Mix ingredients and rub onto roast. Grill Grill should be large enough to place the […]

Blueberry Crisp

4 C fresh or frozen blueberries 1 T fresh lemon juice 3/4 C firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 C all-purpose flour 1/2 t ground cinnamon 4 T unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into pieces 3/4 C rolled oats Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish with butter or margarine, […]

Minnesota Beans

6 slices bacon 1 lb ground beef 1 chopped onion 3/4 C brown sugar 3/4 C ketchup 1/4 C apple cider vinegar 1 can butter beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can pork and beans 1 can spicy beans (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Brown bacon, drain, crumble. Brown ground beef and chopped onion. […]

Cinnamon Crunch Scones

2-1/4 C flour 1/4 C sugar plus 1 T divided 1/4 C brown sugar 1 T baking powder 1/2 t salt 2 t cinnamon, divided 6 T unsalted butter, frozen 1/2 C buttermilk 1 egg 1 C mini cinnamon chips Preheat oven to 400. Line pan with parchment paper. In large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 […]

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches

Sweet onion cut longways  Melt butter and add onion Cook a bit Add slices of green bell pepper  Season with Bayou Blast and cook some more Add leftover grilled steak cut in strips Small amount of beef broth as needed to prevent scorching  Sandwich rolls cut and spread open Add slices of provolone cheese Toast […]