Game Day Grub 2024

HOMEMADE BURGER SAUCE 1/2 cup of mayo 2-3 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp mustard (dijon will work, or whatever you have) 1 tbsp grated raw onion 1 tbsp grated pickle (grate these finely on a box grater, instead of just slicing) 1-2 tsp...

Cast Iron Queso

8oz  block of pepper jack cheese 8 oz block of Monterey jack 8 oz block of cream cheese 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes (not drained) 1/2 lb of cooked & drained ground beef OR pork etc (Add taco seasoning to the meat) ...

Air Fryer Steak

4 sirloin steaks 4-6 oz each 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Rub oil, salt, and pepper on the steaks. Air fry the steaks for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let the steaks rest...

Murphy’s Birthday Sliders

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or pulled chicken 1 12-pack slider buns 1 18 oz bottle BBQ sauce 1 18 oz bottle Italian dressing Drizzle both bottles over chicken breasts, cover & cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Don’t...

Murph-a-ritas (Margaritas)

WITH ALCOHOL Simple sugar mixture (1/3 cup of sugar and 8 oz water) 1/2 capful Cointreau 1 oz tequila (mid-priced, avoid the cheapo stuff) Juice of 1 lime In a highball glass, rub the squeezed lime peel on the rim. Salt the rim. Mix...

Snacky Daddy Gifts for Father’s Day 2024

“It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!” -Jodi Jodi’s Mix with a Twist 1 can of cocktail peanuts 1 big bag of plain...

Make It For Mom

Coffee Smoothie 1/2 cup of cold brew OR 1 shot of espresso 1/2 cup milk (dairy, plant-based, oat or almond. Your choice!) 1/2 or whole banana for sweetness (over-ripe makes it even sweeter.) 1 scoop of protein powder OR 1 tbsp of peanut butter ...

Cinco de Menu 2024

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. Sam’s Smash Burger Tacos

Easy Easter Recipes 2024

HAM IN AN INSTANT POT Ingredients for Glaze: 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/2 cup Honey 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 Bone-In Ham – ours was spiral sliced. (Our ham also came with a glaze packet – we used it!)

Irish Coffee

6 oz. of hot, freshly brewed coffee 2 tsp brown sugar 1.5 oz. Irish whiskey Whipped cream Preheat your mug by pouring in hot water. Pour out the water. Fill the mug about 3/4 full with coffee. Add brown sugar and stir until fully...

Heidi’s Shepherd’s Pie

2 lbs ground chuck 2 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 6 potatoes, cubed Salt and pepper Butter In heavy skillet, heat oil and butter, then add onions, garlic, celery, salt and pepper. Cook slowly until meat is done; about...