Month: September 2020

Classic Baked Acorn Squash

Ingredients 1 large acorn squash 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons maple syrup Dash of salt Candied pecans for topping (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a strong chef’s knife, cut the acorn squash in half, lengthwise, from stem to end. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds…

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients 1 frozen pastry/pie crust, or homemade 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and minced 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced 2 teaspoons lemon zest Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup whole milk 3 tablespoons…

Homemade Ukrop’s Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients 5 cups cooked macaroni (a little more than 2 cups, or 8 ounces, uncooked) 2 cups small curd cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 egg, beaten 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard 8 ounces block cheddar cheese, shredded by hand (or, use store bought shredded) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan…

Mini Dressing Balls

Ingredients 2 loaves country white bread, cut up into ½ inch pieces 1½ cup celery, diced 1½ cup onions, diced 2 cups chicken broth 3-6 eggs, beaten Salt and pepper to taste 1-2 sticks butter, divided by half ¼ cup chopped rosemary, thyme, sage mix (optional) Directions Sauté celery and onions in a 1/2 stick…

Pimento Cheese Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients 1 slice of bacon, cooked and chopped into small pieces 2 small or 1 large sweet potato 1 chopped sweet yellow onion 2 ears corn, shucked and cooked Old Bay seasoning 1/2 cup Pimento cheese Onion powder Garlic powder Salt Pepper Cajun seasoning Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter Directions Chop onion and…

German Potato Salad

Ingredients 3 pounds small new potatoes ½ cup onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2-3 tablespoons Heinz cider vinegar ½ cup water, warmed 2 tablespoons Duke’s Mayonnaise ¼ cup parsley, chopped ½ cup sour cream (optional) Directions Place potatoes in a large pot…