Author: Chef Melissa Rae

Spicy Tamale Pie

Wow-za! This savory recipe packs some serious flavor. The corn bread brings a little sweetness to its salty and spicy counterparts.  Ingredients Directions

Nana’s Sugared Pecans

Great for a snack or a salad topper, these sugared pecans always hit the spot! Ingredients: Directions:

Chef Simeon’s Homemade Peanut Butter

Homemade peanut butter is one of the easiest things we’ve made recently. The process requires patience, note that it requires a food processor: 2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp honey Combine ingredients in the food processor on high – it will eventually turn into a ball (this is not when its…

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Black Pepper Beef

The black pepper on this has elevated my typical crock pot roast! It’s been a hit with the family too! Ingredients: Directions:

Crunchy Ginger Soba Noodles

My husband and I have a love of soba noodles, it started with watching a Youtube video of someone hand making the noodles. So of course when I saw this recipe in the New York Times, I had to try it out. The crunchy mix on the top might be a repeat for other recipes,…

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Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken

Chickpeas, cumin and chicken, oh my! This recipe is easy to prep and a delicious weeknight dinner when you don’t have the energy for something more complicated. Ingredients: Directions:

Shipwreck Dinner

I discovered this gem on AllRecipes.com, and it is a hit with the family. Not all healthy, but definitely delicious!! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup milk 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup frozen corn 1 teaspoon seasoned salt…

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