Baked Tostadas Salsa Verde

I made a few changes to this one. I am not a fan of green salsa so I leave it out. I also use a blend of shredded Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese. 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas 3 ounces (3/4 cup) shredded pepper jack cheese 

Bacon Wrapped Pork with Barbecued Onions

4 strips bacon 4 boneless pork loin chops (preferably 1-inch thick) 2 1/2 tsp dry barbecue seasoning 2 medium onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Wrap a strip of bacon around the edges of each pork chop and secure with toothpicks; season on 

Couscous Garlic Shrimp with Spinach

I was in a shrimp mood this week. It started with the Island Shrimp and Fruit salad recipe. This is one of our favorite shrimp recipes. The couscous is a light alternative to pasta or rice. Source: Better Homes and Gardens magazine October 2005 24 

Making Homemade Hot Pockets

I tend to avoid anything prepacked because of all the unknown and extra ingredients. However, sometimes it is nice to have a snack or lunch that is quick and ready to go. This recipe was sent to me by my sister Allison. These little ham 

The Columbia Restaurant: Arroz con Pollo Valenciana – Chicken & Yellow Rice

2-lb. chicken fryer, cut in quarters 2 onions, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup olive oil 1 bay leaf 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked 1/2 teaspoon saffron 1/2 

Hamburger Stroganoff

This recipe comes from my Grandmother Lois Jepson. 1/2 c minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 c butter 1 lb ground beef 2 tbsp flour 2 tsp salt 1/2  tsp pepper 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced or 1 (8 oz) can sliced 1 can 

Columbia Cuban Sandwiches

10-inch loaf of Cuban bread 4 thin slices smoked ham 2 thin slices fresh pork ham 2 slices Genoa salami, cut in half 2 slices Swiss cheese 3 sour pickle slices (may also use dill) Yellow mustard Slice bread down middle lengthwise. Layer ingredients to 

Emily’s Asian Chicken Wrap

This is a recipe I got from Emily my sister-n-law. I think the dressing would go well with my Oriental Chicken Salad. 1 Tbsp. orange-juice concentrate 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter 1 Tbs. cider vinegar 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/4 tsp. salt Filling: 1 

Honey Mustard Ham with Pineapple

Every year for probably the past 9 years I make the same phone call to my mom. “Hi mom, how did you make your honey mustard ham? You know the one with the pineapple and cherries?” Last year I actually wrote it down. 7-10 pound 

Meat Stuffed Shells

This dish became a household favorite growing up. We all went crazy when mom made her meat stuffed shells. As for the sauce, I think each of us has made our own rendition. The key to the sauce is cooking it all day and using