Of course, the fun thing about mini burgers is that if you eat three of them, which is about equivalent to one regular burger, you can have three different toppings, three different cheeses, three different anythings. Serves 4 main courses 12 appetizers Ingredients 2 lb. … Read More →
Category Archives: Little Gourmet
Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
6 servings Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Balls can be rolled small for appetizers or larger for an entree. You will find that it is easy to make in steps while doing other things in the kitchen because it is definitely a make ahead dish … Read More →
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Hot Dogs
Ingredients 3 teaspoon ketchup 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 8 large hot dogs, or sausages of your choice 2 slices cheddar cheese, cut into long thin strips 3 Tbsp chopped onion 1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, drained, roughly chopped 8 slices bacon, slightly cooked but limp Vegetable … Read More →
South of the Boarder Burger
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 (4.25-ounce) can chopped ripe olives, drained 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning 6 (1-ounce) slices Jack cheese with peppers 1 thinly sliced avocado 6 onion rolls, split and … Read More →
Fried Apple Fritters with Apple-Honey Dipping Sauce
INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, peeled, … Read More →
Molasses Cookies
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shortening 1 cups white sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup molasses 2 eggs 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 … Read More →
Homemade Corn Tortillas
2 cups masa harina (flour for corn tortillas) 1 1/3 cups warm water ¼ teaspoon salt In a large bowl, mix the masa, water and salt together with your hands until combined. Knead the dough very well until moist and smooth, but not sticky, about … Read More →
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
(Serves Two) Ingredients: * 4 tablespoons olive oil * 10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined * 4 ounces baby shrimp * flour * 1/2 cup diced tomatoes * 2 tablespoons chopped garlic * 1/2 cup white wine * 1/2 cup clam juice * 2 tablespoons … Read More →
Lemonade Ice Tea
Ingredients 3 cups water 2 family-size tea bags 1 (1-oz.) package fresh mint leaves (about 1 cup loosely packed) 1/2 cup sugar 4 cups cold water 1 (6-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Garnish: fresh citrus slices Directions 1. Bring 3 … Read More →
Herb and Lemon Shortbread Cookies
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter frozen and cut into small cubes 1 large egg, lightly beaten … Read More →
Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake
8 servings Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 (8-ounce) packages chocolate wafer cookies … Read More →
Mac ‘N Cheese with Bacon
6 to 8 servings Ingredients Kosher salt 1 pound elbow macaroni 3cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons crushed thyme 2 cloves garlic, smashed and divided 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded … Read More →