Thanksgiving Dressing

Ingredients:1 loaf white bread2 onions chopped6 celery stalks chopped1-quart turkey stock (or chicken stock)1 stick butter1 teaspoon sage1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Toast bread in the oven. Carefully remove toast from the oven and let cool. Tear toasted bread into bite-size […]

Spanish Rice

Ingredients:14.5 oz. can sliced stewed tomatoes14.5 oz. can chicken broth4 cups instant rice1 onion½ green bell pepper½ red bell pepper 8 oz. Chihuahua cheese (or cheddar or Mexican cheese mix)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Rinse and drain vegetables. Chop […]

Spinach Casserole

Ingredients:2 (10 oz.) packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated16 oz. cottage cheese or ricotta cheese6 eggs, beaten1 onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons all-purpose flourPAM® Non-Stick Cooking Spray½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black […]

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

Ingredients:1 lb. fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, finely minced2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Non-stick frying pan Directions:Rinse and drain spinach.  In a frying pan melt butter and heat oil under medium-high heat.  Add garlic to the frying […]

Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic

Ingredients:2 bunches of broccoli, including stems2 cloves garlic, finely minced2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Non-stick frying panLarge bowl of ice waterDutch oven or stockpot with boiling water Directions:Rinse and drain broccoli.  Cut florets into bite-size […]

Roasted Potato Wedges

Ingredients:4 large potatoes4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon McCormick’s ®Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions:Peel and rinse potatoes. Cut potatoes into lengthwise wedges (approximately 8 to 10 wedges per potato). Place potato wedges […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Ingredients:1 ½ lbs. Brussels sprouts½ lb. bacon, cooked until crispy3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepperPAM® Non-Stick Cooking Spray Directions:Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a […]

Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto

Ingredients:1 bunch of asparagus (approximately 24 stalks)24 slices of prosciutto, thinly cut 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperPAM® Non-Stick Cooking Spray Directions:Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim asparagus removing the tough and fibrous end.  Wash and drain then pat dry […]

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Ingredients:1 cup vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)1 cup of water6-8 cloves of garlic (roughly chopped)1 teaspoon dill1 teaspoon peppercorns6-7 teaspoons salt4-5 pickles/cucumbers (about 1 lb.) Directions:Slice cucumbers into coins and place them in a container with a lid. Place vinegar, water, garlic, dill, peppercorns […]

Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:6 large potatoes, finely grated½ cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 cups of vegetable oil Equipment needed:Non-stick frying panPlastic spatula Directions: Place grated potatoes, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until fully combined. Heat oil in frying pan under medium-high […]