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Lynne makes this at all of our family gatherings - its always a hit!  I felt the need to re post for the Easter Season!  Everyone in my family LOVES these!     Delmonico Potatoes This is an easy, and AWSOME potatoe recipe! Guaranteed to be in the family for generations! Ingredients 1 Bag Frozen Hashbrowns – cubed or shredded 1 Can Cream of Chicken soup 1 Container sour cream 2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese  ½ Cup shredded swiss cheese 1 Small onion, diced ¾ Cup Butter Directions 1.       Mix all ingredients in large bowl.       2.       Place in a greased casserole dish or large oven proof bowl. 3.       Top with Panko Bread Crumbs. 4.       Bake 11/2 to 2 hours at 375 degrees, or until brown and bubbling. Enjoy  -Bon Appetit!

Another of my wife's awesome recipe's that include Guinness.... hmmm.... must be a theme here!  This is a totally fantastic way to cook the brisket - comes out falling apart, and totally yummy.  The sauce is simple and fantastic.  Serve with traditional boiled carrots, baby reds and cabbage. Make sure to put the sauce over the veggies too when you serve!  A great way to spice them up! Here you go: Guinness Braised Beef Brisket For the brisket: 1 fresh beef brisket ( about 5 pounds  2 bottles Guinness Stout 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 4 bay leaves Additional water to cover For the Sauce: 1/2 cup horseradish, drained 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayo 1 tbs Worcestershire Salt and Pepper to taste For the brisket - Combine all ingredients in a pot large enough to hold the meat; simmer covered until tender - about 2 - 3 hours depending on the weight.  This can be done in a crock pot as well.  Remove from pot, slice thin across the grain and serve (al...

Ok, in light of the date, felt the need to re post this recipe.  Probably one of my top 5 meals!! Instead of stew meat, we usually use a Top Round ( sometimes known as London Broil) steak, and cut it into cubes.  It costs about the same, and is a much higher quality meat.  For the Garlic Smashed potatoes, we use baby red’s, with the skins on.  Cut them up into about ½ inch cubes, and use about a heaping handful per serving. Rinse, then cover with water.  I add about a ¼ tsp salt, and ½ tsp garlic powder to the water.  Boil, until you can break the pieces up with a fork.  Drain, and return to the pan.   Add about 2 tbs of butter, about a ¼ cup half and half, another tsp garlic powder,  6 or 7 twists of fresh ground pepper, and a heaping tablespoon of sour cream to the potatoes, and mash with a hand masher till thick and lumpy.  Lumpy is GOOD in this case – be careful with the half and half – do...

Ok, we have been on a bit of a Pizza binge at work.  Just made the Chicken Thai Pizza yesterday for lunch.  This recipe comes from my co-manager Ashley, who made it for dinner the night before!  Looks yummy - definitely going to make it this weekend.  Thanks Ash! Scrambled egg pizza: Pizza dough Olive oil Cherry tomatoes (sliced) Red bell pepper (sliced) Sweet onion (sliced) Baby portabella mushrooms 1/4 lb hot bulk pork sausage (cooked) Scrambled eggs seasoned w/salt & pepper (about 5) Fresh mozzarella (sliced thin) 1/4 cup shredded Colby jack cheese 1. Flatten dough out on a lightly flowered cookie sheet. Brush with olive oil. Press slices of cherry tomatoes into dough. Pre bake at 425 degrees for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. 2. Sprinkle with peppers, onions, mushrooms, cooked sausage and cooked scrambled eggs. 3. Top with mozzarella and colby jack. Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and started to brown and crust is to desire...

Thai Chicken Pizza Just made this for a team building class at work - everyone looked askance at the combination of peanut butter,  fish sauce, chicken and mozzarella cheese on a pizza, but OMG was it good!!  What a PERFECT appetizer for a party!  Here it is: Thai Chicken Pizza Ingredients: 16 ounces prepared whole-wheat pizza dough (or pre-made crust like Boboli) 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce Pre Oven 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1/2 tsp. fresh ground ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 9 oz  package Perdue Short Cuts, pre-cooked chicken breast 1 leek, sliced thin and washed 1 pkg sliced  Shitake  mushrooms 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese PREPARATION Place oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. If using fresh dough, roll out or stretch dough on a lightly...

This is a very simple soup to make, and very hearty!  The classic doesn't include the carrots and pasta and lemon zest, but I like all three in it - definitely adds a little oomph to the soup.  I have made this several times now in cooking classes - it is VERY easy to make, and REALLY tasty.  One note though - a LITTLE lemon zest goes a long way.  I love it in the soup - adds a little acid to cut the fat from the meatballs, which are cooked in the broth - but too much makes the soup too lemony - just a light tsp is plenty.  No pics unfortunately.... thought I took some but can't find them!  Enjoy the soup!   Ingredients Meatballs: ·          1 small onion, grated ·          1/3 cup chopped fresh   Italian parsley ·          1 large egg ·          1 teaspoon minced   garlic ·  ...

 - Granted I am posting this on the Wednesday AFTER Fat Tuesday.... perfect timing as always - but this is a great dish anytime!  Take your time with the roux - let it develop a nice warm brown hue - SLOWLY!  The home made shrimp stock is easy, and really adds a bunch of great flavor to the dish! "Shrimp Stock" Ingredients: 2 lbs. of fresh Gulf shrimp shells and tails(if possible) 1/2 cup of chopped onions 1/2 cup of chopped celery 2 cloves of minced garlic 1 whole lemon cut into slices 2 bay leaves 3 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 1/2 cups of water Instructions: Place all ingredients into a pot. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer for about 45 minutes. Strain the liquid out and remove the sprigs and leaves (you want the liquid). You've just made your shrimp stock for the etouffee!  Shrimp Etoufee        Ingredients: 1 tablespoons of  Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons of real butter 1/4 cup of chopped onions 1/4 cup of ch...