Decadent Potato Soup

Ingredients 8 strips bacon 2-3 tbsp butter 1 large yellow onion, diced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup flour 2.5 lbs potatoes, diced 4 cups kitchen basics chicken broth 2 cups milk (can be cow or almond or whatever) 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tsp salt or garlic salt 2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese On the side at the table (optional): ...

July 15, 2026

Easy Alfredo Pasta with Veggies and Spicy Italian Sausage

Ingredients 1 lb spicy italian sausage (or leave out if vegetarian) 1 pound long pasta (dealers choice), cook according to package directions 1 jalapeno, diced 1 large onion, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 poblano, diced 1 zucchini, diced (optional) 1 package sliced mushrooms 4-6 ripe, fresh tomatoes (if garden size 4-6, if roma size 8) Red pepper flakes Black pepper Garlic salt Ground basil and oregano 1 jar of off the shelf alfredo sauce ...

July 15, 2026

Famous Cincinnati Chili (5-Way)

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef, fatty is ok 2 large yellow onions diced 8 garlic cloves minced 4 cups beef broth (kitchen basics is best) 1 15-oz can tomato sauce spices 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp worcester sauce 2 tsp salt or more to taste 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon ? tsp all spice ? tsp cayenne 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cloves ...

July 15, 2026

Fancy Steak Marinade

Ingredients Ingredients (marinade) 1-2 pounds of steak, dealers choice 6 minced garlic cloves 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup worcester sauce 2 tbsp oil (any kind) ? cup lime juice 2 tsp salt or more to taste 2 tsp black pepper Instructions Place all ingredients in large bag or tupperware. Shake well and sit in fridge for 2 hours minimum. Shake the ingredients around every once in a while. Let warm up on counter for 0.5-1 hour before grilling.

July 15, 2026

Fettuccine with Caramelized Onions and Yogurt

Ingredients 6 cups sliced onions Salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb fettuccine 2 cups yogurt, plain 1 cup grated pecorino romano cheese Black pepper to taste Instructions Slice the onions and saute in large sauce pan. Carmelize. Sprinkle with salt during process to taste. This will take 30+ minutes or so. Can add a splash of water if things start to stick and this also speeds the process Cook fettuccine in water according to package directions In large serving bowl, add 1/4 cup of hot pasta water with yogurt, stir until smooth. Add drained pasta, grated cheese, onions, and black pepper Toss everything together well and add touch more water if necessary Serve immediately

July 15, 2026

Fish and Veggie Enchiladas

Ingredients 6 white fish (cod or anything) filets thawed Oil All seasonings below sprinkled on top Touch of lime juice on all 1 yellow onion diced 4 cloves garlic minced 2 bell peppers diced 1 zucchini diced 1 jalapeno minced 1 can HOT green chilis Spices: cumin, chili powder, black pepper, garlic salt, cayenne 1 bottle guacamole salsa 3 cups mexican shredded cheese Optional toppings at table: diced avocado, tomato, cilantro ...

July 15, 2026

Fondue (Cheese, Broth and Chocolate)

Ingredients Ingredients Cheese: ? lb gruyere (grated), ? lb fontina (grated), ? lb gouda (grated) 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup white sauvignon blanc wine 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp brandy or whiskey or cooking sherry or whatever 1 tsp mustard (dijon or stone ground) ? tsp nutmeg Ingredients Broth: 4 full heads of garlic 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1/2 cup sherry wine (or red wine) 6 cups chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste (a decent amount) Ingredients Chocolate: ...

July 15, 2026

Fresh Tomato Fettuccine with Garlic

Ingredients 1 lb fettuccine, cooked according to package directions 6 large ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded and diced 1 large cup, packed, fresh basil, chopped 1/2 cup parsley chopped ¼ cup olive oil 6 cloves of garlic minced 1 jalapeno minced and seeded Instructions Peel the tomatoes by putting in boiling water for 15 seconds, remove and cut slit in skin, and it should peel right off. Combine tomatoes, basil and parsley in a bowl. Heat oil and saute garlic and pepper until soft. Add tomato mixture to hot pan for another minute to warm up. Mix with pasta well and serve (it is best to have pasta warm and just drained prior to mixing so things come out fully warm)

July 15, 2026

Fried Rice

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided 3 large eggs, whisked 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 1 large white onion, diced 1/2 cup frozen peas 4 cloves garlic, minced salt and black pepper to taste 4 cups cooked rice (I prefer short-grain white rice) 5 green onions, thinly sliced (or just one bunch) 4 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste 2 teaspoons oyster sauce (optional) 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (if you have it but not required) Instructions Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add egg, and cook until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Remove egg, and transfer to a separate plate Add an additional 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and heat until melted. Add carrots, onion, peas and garlic, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion and carrots are soft Increase heat to high, add in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, and stir until melted. Immediately add the rice, green onions, soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), and stir until combined Continue sautéing for an additional 3 minutes to fry the rice, stirring occasionally. (let the rice rest for a bit between stirs so that it can crisp up on the bottom.) This can take longer depending on heat used and make sure to get crispy to preference but not burned Then add in the eggs and stir to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil until combined. Taste and season with extra soy sauce, if needed Serve immediately

July 15, 2026

Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients Marinade: 2 pounds shrimp (jumbo, peeled) 8 cloves garlic minced 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2.5 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped 4 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper To brush on after cooking: 3 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup melted butter 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped Lemon wedges for serving Instructions Using marinade ingredients and in a bowl or bag, marinate for 2 hours Put shrimp on skewers and grill until done (4 min a side is a good starting point or until pink all around, DO NOT overcook) Place on platter and brush on the final set of ingredients. Serve with lemon wedges

July 15, 2026