Best Hoagie Dip.

1 medium tomato, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 c.) 1/4 lb. hot soppressata, chopped 1/4 lb. prosciutto, chopped 1/2 c. finely chopped extra-sharp provolone (about 4 oz.) 1/2 c. finely chopped uncured Genoa salami (about 4 oz.) 1/2 c. sliced banana peppers, plus 1 tbsp. brine 1/4 c. finely chopped pepperoni (from a [4-oz.] log)…

Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo.

1 lb fettuccine pasta 1 lb fresh mushrooms 1 lb chicken breast 2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated 2 garlic cloves pressed 1 tsp olive oil for frying 1 tsp salt adjust to taste 1/2 tsp pepper adjust to taste Cook fettuccine per the box instructions. Slice…

Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken (Copycat).

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts *See Notes 4 ounces cream cheese 2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) shredded parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulate 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ lemon zested and juiced, separately 2 tablespoons butter melted optional 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Preheat oven to…

Hawaiian Beef Teriyaki.

15 ounces pineapple chunks with juice 1 cup soy sauce 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 pound skirt steak sliced very thin (carne asada works GREAT) Mix together all ingredients, excluding beef. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the sauce, cover and refrigerate. Place beef in a Ziploc…

Reuben in a Bowl.

Corned Beef 3 1/2 to 4 pounds of uncooked corned beef (1 1/2 pounds of usable meat after cooking) 1 medium onion quartered 2 stalks celery, cut up 2 carrots, cut up Other ingredients 1 pound green cabbage, cored and cut into thin slices 1 large onion, sliced 2 pounds sauerkraut, drained (we used the…

Taco Chili.

1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 bottle of beer Corona recommended 1 cup salsa 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed, Trader Joe’s Cuban Black Beans recommended 1 can corn drained (or use 1 cup fresh or frozen corn) 1 can of black olives drained 1 tablespoon tomato paste In a large…

Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup.

1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 pound Ground Chicken 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning 3 cloves Garlic, crushed or minced 1 Tablespoon Chopped Calabrian Peppers* (optional) 4 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth 8 oz Farfalle or Bowtie Pasta 1 cup Frozen Peas 2 oz Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan, freshly grated For the Ricotta Sauce 1 3/4 cup…

Mac and Cheese Soup.

1/4 cup butter 1 cup onions, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups elbow macaroni 1 pinch nutmeg (optional) 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste Heat…

Turkey Lettuce Wraps.

1 pound ground turkey 1/4 cup shredded carrots 6 oz mushrooms coarsely chopped 2 green onions chopped 1 clove garlic minced 3 Tbsp hoisin sauce 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp sriracha 1 tsp sesame oil 12 Butter lettuce leaves (Boston and Iceberg lettuce will also work!) In…

French Onion Chicken.

Chicken 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 6 fillets Salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence ½ tablespoon garlic powder ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Sauce 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon…