Author: Recipe Swagger

To weigh or not to weigh…

One of the best decisions you can make if you do a lot of cooking and especially baking is to invest in a food scale. I know, I know… you are probably saying that using a scale can be time-consuming and cumbersome.  The reality is cooking is a science and […]

 

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

One of my number one foods in the whole world is Macaroni and Cheese.  My sister created this recipe and it is my favorite.  I love the combination of these three cheeses!  But the best part, it stays creamy even after being in the fridge and reheated.  This recipe makes […]

 

Pecan Pie

I love my mom’s Pecan Pie!  It has always been a holiday tradition.  It is something I am still working on.  The trick is to know when to take it out of the oven.  Too soon and it’s soupy, too late and it will set up like a rock.  

 

Southwest Nachos

This is a meal we had on a regular basis when I was growing up.  However, it started out being called “Taco Salad”.  I have given it a new name because using lettuce as a garnish didn’t really constitute a “salad”.  The way we eat it resembles more like nachos. […]

 

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

I will start by first saying, “don’t knock it ’til you try it”.  My MIL made these, and at first, I couldn’t believe the ingredients.  But I ended up loving them along with the rest of my family.  They would be perfect for a party, or over rice for dinner. […]