Author: Nicole

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Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes

Nicole
The first time we had these potatoes was at a place here in Houston called Papa Joe’s BBQ. My husband flipped out over these. I told him I thought it would be a snap to re-create these tatar. They are sooooo good. Just a little spice with a lot of flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 2lbs of peeled potatoes (I used red potatoes you can use any really)
  • 1/4 cup of margarine or butter
  • 8 ounces of Pepperjack Velveeta cubed.

Directions

  1. Thoroughly wash, clean, and dice potatoes.
  2. Place them in a pot of water
  3. Bring potatoes to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and drain.
  6. In the same pot add the butter.
  7. With a hand mixer (I use a Kitchenaid mixer) mix in the cheese and mix thoroughly
  8. Add potatoes to a baking pan
  9. Bake on 350 degrees for 15 minutes

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Broccoli Rice, and Cheese Casserole

Nicole
This is another holiday staple in our family. I can’t imagine a holiday without it. It’s a very simple recipe that feeds a lot of people, and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, cooked,well drained (I use fresh)
  • 8-12 ounces of Velveeta

Directions

  1. Saute onion, celery, and 2 tbsp butter in skillet cook until soft around five minutes and set aside
  2. Cook rice according to the directions on the package
  3. While the rice is cooking steam broccoli until it’s tender
  4. Add rice, soup, broccoli, sauted vegetables and velveet together, and mix well.
  5. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish 
  6. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

 

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Devine Deviled Eggs

Nicole
If you are looking for a way to use up extra eggs this is a great way.  Thank you for this excellent recipe Leta. The eggs turned out great according to my husband. I don’t eat them, but the entire zoo crew thought they were perfect.
Ingredients:
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced in half, lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
1.      Cut each boiled egg in half.
2.      Carefully remove the egg yolks.
3.      Mash with the back of a fork.
4.      Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, white pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
5.      Stir until well blended.
6.      Fill the egg halves with the yolk mixture. (I put the mixture in a zip bag and piped it in the eggs)
7.      Keep refrigerated until served.
8.      Sprinkle with paprika for color if desired.

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    Coke and Vino Ham

    Nicole
    I found a recipe called Coke Au Vin Baked Ham I like the “idea” of the recipe and the ingredients, but not the directions. I never cook bone in hams don’t ask me why, I just don’t.
    The original recipe was of no use to me other than the ingredients. This ham turned out AMAZING the flavor is wonderful. I can’t forget to mention how tender it was. I cut the ham with a bread knife… Seriously!
    This ham really reminded me of a honey baked ham without the crusty outsides. I didn’t want the ham to be super sweet, but I wanted it to have a great flavor. I think everyone ate more ham than anything else when I made this for Easter. What a yummy recipe. 

    By the way please ignore my scoring…. I am clearly not very good at it, but who cares the ham was amazing not pretty!
    Ingredients:
    • 1 (5-8 lb.) ham roll (I like Corn King)
    • 3 cups Coca-Cola 
    • 1 cup marsala wine
    • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    Directions:
    • Score ham about 1″ deep covering the entire ham
    • Place ham in a Jumbo 2 1/2 gallon zip bag
    • In a bowl whisk together Coca-Cola, marsala wine, Dijon mustard, and the brown sugar
    • Mix until the brown sugar dissolves
    • Add liquid mixture to the zip bagged ham
    • Marinate the ham for 6 hours in the refrigerator. Frequently turn the ham to evenly marinate.
    • After the ham has had time to marinate add the ham to a 9×14 pan
    • Pour the marinate over the ham
    • Heat the oven to 325 degrees
    • Add ham to the warm oven
    • Baste every 15 minutes with the mixture in the pan
    • Bake for 1 hour.

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      Cheesy Bacon & Egg Brunch Casserole

      Nicole
      This is a yummy quick recipe from the McCormicks website. It is a great Easter Brunch dish.

      Ingredients:

      • 8 slices bacon
      • 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
      • 1 loaf (8 ounces) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (5 cups)
      • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
      • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
      • 1 cup cottage cheese
      • 5 eggs
      • 1 1/2 cups milk
      • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Mustard, Ground
      • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
      • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground

      Directions:

      1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. 
      2. Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13×9-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Spread evenly with cottage cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. 
      3. Beat eggs in medium bowl until foamy. Add milk, mustard, nutmeg and pepper; beat until blended. Pour evenly over top. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 minutes. 
      4. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.

      Tips: Make Ahead: Casserole can be assembled 1 day ahead. Prepare as directed, increasing milk to 2 cups. Cover and store in refrigerator. Remove cover and bake as directed.

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