Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 1/2 Cup Buffalo sauce
  • 2 Tsp Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Buttermilk Ranch

Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees (F).
  2. Remove the core of the cauliflower and cut into florets.
  3. Place the florets in a medium-sized bowl and add the olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper and toss to combine.
  4. Transfer the seasoned cauliflower onto an aluminum foil lined baking pan and roast in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes.
  5. Pull the cauliflower out of the oven, place back into the bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce.
  6. Place the buffalo cauliflower back on the baking pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the roasted buffalo cauliflower and serve with Buttermilk Ranch or the sauce of your choice. Enjoy!

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Sour cream
  • 8 oz Mayo
  • 8 oz Buttermilk
  • 2 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 2 Tsp Dried Dill
  • 2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tsp Dried Chives
  • 3/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, mayo, and buttermilk. Add the white vinegar and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, mix, place in a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference and enjoy!

Jalapeño Popper Rangoon (Baked)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese – softened
  • 2 Jalapeños – seeded and diced
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese – shredded
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • 4 Strips Crispy Bacon – chopped
  • Wonton Wrappers

Directions

  1. Place your cream cheese on the counter at least 3 to 4 hours before you plan to make the rangoon in order to soften. That will allow you to mix all of the ingredients together with just a spoon.
  2. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees (F).
  3. Add all of the ingredients, minus the wrappers, in a medium-sized bowl and mix well to combine.
  4. Lay out your wonton wrappers in batches. This recipe makes around 26 to 28.
  5. Place 1 Tbs (.5 oz) of the cream cheese mix in the middle of each wrapper.
  6. Fold each of the four corners up and pinch together at the center of the wrapper. If they are not staying together, you can wet your fingertip and wet the corners of the wrapper before pinching them together.
  7. Place the wrappers on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil.
  8. Spray the wrappers with cooking spray to help crisp the rangoon.
  9. Bake on the center rack for 15 to 18 minutes.
  10. Serve with your favorite ranch or sauce of your choosing. Enjoy!

Sloppy Giuseppe

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion – diced
  • 1 Cup Pepperoni – diced
  • 2 Tsp Oregano – dried
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 24 oz Pizza Sauce (or your favorite brand)
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella
  • Garlic Butter Spread
  • 8 Brioche Buns

Directions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large sauce pan over medium heat, breaking the beef into small pieces as it browns. Season the beef with the salt, ground black pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  2. When the beef is cooked through add the diced onions and pepperoni and cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onions are cooked through (translucent).
  3. Pre-heat the oven to Hi-Broil.
  4. Add the pizza sauce and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. While the Sloppy Giuseppe simmers, spread garlic butter over the top and bottom buns. Place the buns on an aluminum foil lined baking pan and toast the buns on the top rack in the oven on hi-broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Ensure that you keep an eye on the buns so they do not burn. It may take more than one iteration to toast all of the buns.
  6. Then add 1/2 off the mozzarella to the Sloppy Giuseppe and melt to thicken.
  7. Place 1/4 Cup or as much of the Sloppy Giuseppe on the bun that you would like. Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella and enjoy.

Loose Meat Sandwich (Maid Rite)

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Ground beef 80/20
  • 1 Cup Beef broth
  • 2 Tbs Worcestershire
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Medium white onion – diced
  • 8 Hamburger buns
  • Sliced dill pickles
  • Yellow mustard
  • American cheese (for a “cheese rite”)

Directions

  1. Brown the beef in a sauté pan over medium heat, breaking the beef into small pieces while browning.
  2. Drain the grease from the pan and add the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Continue to sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire, and sugar. Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes to reduce the liquid.
  4. Prepare your sandwich by placing pickles on the bottom bun, topping with a slice of american cheese if you would like a “cheese rite,” add a couple spoons of the beef (about 4 oz) and top with diced onions and mustard. Enjoy!

Japanese Steakhouse Ginger Sauce and Yum Yum Sauce

Ingredients

Ginger Sauce

  • 1 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tbs Cold Water
  • 1/2 Large Yellow Onion – Quartered
  • 1/2 Cup Ginger – Peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces
  • 1/2 Lemon – Zest and Juice
  • 1 Tbs Brown Sugar

Yum Yum Sauce

  • 2 Cups Mayo
  • 1/4 Cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 2 Tbs Melted Butter
  • 2 Tbs White Sugar
  • 1 Tbs Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbs Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne

Directions

Ginger Sauce

  1. Prepare this sauce a day in advance.
  2. Put all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse everything for 20 to 30 seconds to combine.
  3. Place in an air-tight container and chill overnight.

Yum Yum Sauce

  1. Prepare this sauce a day in advance.
  2. Put all of the ingredients in a medium-size bowl and whisk well to combine.
  3. Place in an air-tight container and chill overnight.

Japanese Steakhouse Salad Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup White onion – diced
  • 1/2 Cup Conola oil
  • 1/4 Cup Unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Ginger – peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbs Carrots – sliced
  • 2 Tbs Celery – sliced
  • 2 Tbs Soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs Tomato paste
  • 1 Tbs White sugar
  • 1 Tbs Lemon juice
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/8 Tsp Black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend together for 20 to 30 seconds.
  2. Place in a jar or serving container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  3. Spoon a couple of tablespoons over your salad and enjoy.

Jalapeño and Cheese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pasta of your choosing
  • 1 1/4 Cup Mayo
  • 3 Tbs Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Mustard
  • 2 Tsp White sugar
  • 3/4 Tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 3 Jalapeños – seeded and diced
  • 3 Cups Shredded fresh cheese – Colby or Mild cheddar

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to instructs on the box.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and allow it to cool to room temperature before placing it in a large serving container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
  3. Combine the mayo, mustard, and the seasoning in a small bowl; combine well with a whisk.
  4. Add the mayo mix, diced jalapeños, and shredded cheese to the pasta and mix well.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes before serving. Taste before serving and add salt or black pepper to your preference. Enjoy!

Spicy Korean Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken breasts – thin cut (butterflied in half)
  • 4 Tbs Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 4 Tbs Mirin
  • 4 Tbs Soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs Brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs Garlic – minced
  • 2 Tbs Ginger – minced
  • 2 Tbs Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1 Tsp Black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients besides the chicken in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Place the chicken in a large zip lock bag and cover with the marinade. Close the bag and mix to ensure all of the chicken is coated.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  4. Place the top rack in your oven about 4 inches from the heating element. Set the oven to broil and preheat it on high.
  5. Cover a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  6. Place the marinated chicken on the aluminum foil and broil for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees (F). Keep an eye on the chicken because it will not take long to cook. Broiling time will vary depending on your oven.
  7. Serve it with rice, kimchi, kimchi fried rice (in photo), whatever else you would like. Don’t forget the fried egg!

The Ultimate Burger Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Mayo (Duke’s is best)
  • 2 Tbs Ketchup
  • 2 Tbs Dill pickles – finely chopped
  • 1 Tsp Horseradish
  • 1 Tsp White vinegar
  • 1 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1 Tsp White sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic powder

Directions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients in a coverable container. Cover and place in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Layer the sauce on the bun or on the burger. Your choice.