Recipes

Every year during the Christmas season I take an afternoon to make something special for all of my friends. I’m partial to baking so I generally go for a spice cake, pumpkin bread loaf, or something else of this nature. Last year I made Rather Sweet’s Italian biscotti cookies, which were absolutely delicious and they… Read more »

This recipe was submitted by Jennifer E. of the Foodservice Community. It is extremely easy to prepare and is absolutely delicious. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 lb ground chuck browned & drained ¾  c green pepper 1 c onion 1 clove garlic minced 1 can kidney beans 2 cans tomato sauce 1 can green chilies 1 ½ tbsp… Read more »

Potato Croquettes 6 Idaho potatoes ¼ c butter ½ tsp Salt 2 eggs 1/8 c Parmesan cheese 2 c Bread crumbs 3 tbsp Canola oil Peel and dice the potatoes. Fill a 6 quart saucepan with water and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain potatoes and mash with butter and salt. Refrigerate mashed potatoes until… Read more »

Champagne Cocktail 1 sugar cube 2 dashes Angostura bitters 5 oz champagne Place sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne flute. Add two dashes of Angostura bitters to the glass. Slowly pour in the champagne and stir if needed. Port in a Storm (courtesy of Weather.com Summer Sippers) 1 oz scotch ¾ oz ruby… Read more »

When the weather outside is frightful and the fire is so delightful… make some hot chocolate! We found a great old-fashioned hot chocolate recipe that will warm you up this winter. Ingredients 1 1/3 c Whole milk 1 tbsp Sugar 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 tsp Vanilla extract Mini-marshmallows or whipped cream for serving… Read more »

This recipe was submitted by Michelle Ericson of the Foodservice Community. She works for the Southwestern Oregon Community College. Ingredients 6 Idaho potatoes ¼ c butter ½ tsp Salt 2 eggs 1/8 c Parmesan cheese 2 c Bread crumbs 3 tbsp Canola oil You’ll also need: Potato peeler Knife Cutting board Sauce pan Mixing bowl… Read more »

This recipe was submitted by a member of the Foodservice Community. He told us that this is a favorite at the venue he works at and that it works great on a budget. Ingredients 3-5 Tilapia pieces Peeled & de-veined tiger shrimp 1 c Diced onions 2 c Diced green & red peppers ¼ c… Read more »

There are some desserts in life that just never go out of style. Homemade Blueberry Pie is a great example. I found this recipe on The Pioneer Woman and tested it out for a family dinner party to much success. It was beyond delicious and easy as pie to make (pun intended!). Ingredients 2-3 pints… Read more »

Being a large lover of all things sweet potato, I decided I’d mix it up a bit last night and try something new. This recipe can be doubled as an appetizer or a side dish for your main course. But best yet, it is easy. Ingredients Sweet potatoes Extra virgin olive oil Freshly cracked salt… Read more »

This recipe was submitted by a member of the Foodservice Community. He told us that it was his grandmother’s recipe and that they make this every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ingredients 1/2 lb Butter 2 tbsp Canola Oil 2 c Diced Carrot 2 c Diced Celery 3 c Diced Onion 2 Bunches Chopped Kale… Read more »