Author: Heidi Billotto

No matter how you slice it, family pizza nights are delicious fun.

Ingredients: 1 carrot1 celery stalk1 tablespoon dried oregano1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato pasteSalt, pepper and fresh basilDirections: Mince carrot and celery, then saute with dried oregano. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste, plus salt, pepper and fresh basil…

Ingredients:3 1/2 cups lukewarm water1 tablespoon dry active yeast1 1/2 tablespoons salt7 1/2 cups all-purpose flourDirections: Combine water, salt, yeast and flour in a large plastic container and simply stir to mix until batter is sticky. Let sit 2 hours…

Creamy White Sauce:2 tablespoons unsalted butter?2 tablespoons all-purpose flour?2 cups whole milk?Sea salt and black pepperPinch of freshly grated nutmeg?1/3 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano ?Filling:?3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil?1 small onion, chopped?2 cups shredded spinach2 cups chopped…

This refreshing and delicious lemonade is the perfect addition to your next party. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup hot water1 cup lemon juice or orange juice3-4 lemon and/or orange slices, cut in half3 cups cold waterSparkling bottled water, unflavored or…

Place 4 unpeeled bananas on a medium-hot grill. Grill 4 to 5 minutes on each side until bananas darken and slightly soften. Cut into the peel to expose the banana and serve warm, topped with Biscoff spread, marshmallow fluff and…

These tasty sausage sliders are perfect for a family cookout. Makes 25 bite-sized sliders or 12 (2-inch) sliders. Ingredients:1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely diced celery1/2 cup finely diced onion1 tablespoon dried sage leaves1 pound locally produced pork…

Ingredients: 1 pound Proffitt Family Cattle Co. certified organic ground beef1 tablespoon sea salt1 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and finely chopped1 tablespoon dried minced basil1 tablespoon dried minced oregano1 cup of your favorite cheese (I…

My favorite salsa combo is a mango and grilled tomato salsa, made with local cilantro and homegrown jalapenos. Use your imagination to make your own variation, spicy hot or not.Until local summer tomatoes come in, you can grill or char…

A healthier, baked alternative to historically fried taquitos. INGREDIENTS1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion, minced1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips1 pound Proffitt Family Cattle Co. ground beef1 can Ro-tel tomatoes1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon cuminSalt and…

These long skinny doughnuts are pan-fried and served while hot and crispy with a cinnaman flavored chocolate dipping sauce that makes them even more fun. INGREDIENTS1 can refrigerated biscuit doughCanola oil1/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup Nutella spread1/4 cup whole milk1…

This creamy and delicious homemade ice cream is the perfect taste bud topper for summer. Ingredients:2 cups whole milk2 tablespoons vanilla1 cup sugar6 egg yolks1 cup heavy creamDirections:Combine the milk and vanilla. Beat the egg yolks and sugar well until…

A zesty chicken sate takes the place of standard barbecue.

Banana, Biscoff spread, marshmallow fluff and nutella – oh my!

These long skinny doughnuts are pan-fried and served while hot and crispy with a cinnamon-flavored chocolate dipping sauce.

Whip up these tasty taquitos at your next Mexican fiesta.

Use your imagination to make your own variation of this salsa, spicy hot or not.