Renan Rocha

I am a data center expert with years of experience in the industry. In my spare time, I enjoy blogging about food and sharing my passion for cooking with others.

Smash Burger Special Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup KRAFT Miracle Whip 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons,heaping, WISHBONE deluxe french salad dressing (the orange stuff) 1/2 Tablespoon HEINZ sweet relish 2 teaspoons, heaping, VLASIC dill pickle relish (Heinz dill relish also works) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried, minced onion 1 teaspoon

How to make perfect French Fries.

2 large Idaho russet potatoes 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons corn syrup 1½-2 cups hot water 6 cups Crisco® shortening 1/4 cup beef lard (or save the fat from previously cooked burgers) salt Preparing your french fries: Peel the potatoes. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar,

Dutch Dinner Rolls

2 cups warm milk 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup warm water ½ cup sugar ¾ cup margarine 4 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons yeast 3 pounds 4 ounces high-gluten flour (about 10¼ cups) Combine all ingredients to form dough and let rise. Punch down and let rise again until double in bulk. Punch

Premium Gingerbread with Old-Fashioned Lemon Sauce

1 egg 1½ teaspoons baking soda ½ cup butter ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup molasses ½ teaspoon ginger 2½ cups flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ⅞ cup boiling water (1 cup minus 2 tablespoons) Old-Fashioned Lemon Sauce 1 cup sugar 1 egg, well beaten ¼ cup butter ¾ teaspoon grated lemon zest

Aunt Mary’s Corn Bread

margarine or bacon grease 1 cup self-rising cornmeal 1 small can creamed corn 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup sour cream 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten Preheat oven to 425°. Let margarine or bacon grease melt in baking dish while oven heats. Mix ingredients well. Pour

Monkey Bread

3 tubes buttermilk refrigerated biscuits 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup butter ½ cup brown sugar Preheat oven to 350°. Open and remove biscuits. Cut each one into 4 pieces. Mix sugar and cinnamon and roll each piece of biscuit into sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place evenly in greased Bundt pan.

Garlic Lover’s Cheese Bread

1 loaf French bread (cut into 1-inch slices) 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 6 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Setting bread slices aside, beat everything else with mixer until thoroughly blended. Spread each bread slice with

Stuffed Cheese Buns

2 tablespoons yeast 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons garlic powder ¼ cup melted butter ¼ cup olive oil 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons salt 8 ounces mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons melted butter ½ teaspoon garlic powder dried parsley flakes Combine yeast and water and let mixture stand

Banana Sour Cream Bread

¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¾ cup butter 3 cups sugar 3 eggs 6 ripe bananas 16 ounces sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking soda 4½ cups flour 1 cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 325°. Grease 4 small or one large loaf pan.

Pumpkin Bread

3½ cups flour 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1½ teaspoons salt 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 teaspoons nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground ginger 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil ⅔ cup water 2 cups canned pumpkin Preheat oven to 350°. Combine dry ingredients (through ginger) and mix well. Add the 4 moist

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

1 box lemon cake mix 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 (3.4 ounce) package lemon or vanilla instant pudding 4 eggs 1 cup water 2 tablespoons poppy seeds ¾ cup vegetable oil Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients until moistened. Grease and flour bread pan. Bake 20 – 30 minutes until

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Peppery Pink Lentil Soup

Warm toasted spices and a flavor-packed tarka–small, whole edible spices bloomed in hot oil and added to a dish at the end of cooking–come together in this velvety soup. Makes 10 to 11 cups; serves 10 For the soup: 1/2 T bs. coriander seeds 3/4 tsp.

Creamy Asparagus Soup

You can use either thick or thin asparagus spears. This soup is also delicious served cold. Makes 7 to 8 cups; serves 8 2 lb. asparagus 31/2 T bs. unsalted butter 2 small ribs celery, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)

Velvety Carrot Soup

This recipe looks long, but half of the ingredients are for making a quick vegetable broth. Look for carrot juice in the produce section of your supermarket. Buying and Storing Carrots: At the market, look for firm carrots with smooth skin. And if possible, taste before you buy. If you’

Puréed Eggplant soup with tomato relish

Puréed eggplant soup with tomato relish is a creamy and flavorful soup that is perfect for a light summer meal. The soup is made by sautéing diced eggplant in a pot with some chopped onion and garlic. The eggplant is then cooked until it is tender and then puréed until

Southwest Tomato and roasted pepper soup

A little heat and spice kicks up the flavor of classic tomato soup. It will keep for a few days refrigerated and tastes even better the second day. Or freeze it for up to 3 months. Makes about 53/4 cups; serves 6 1 large red bell pepper 3 T

White Bean Soup With Wild Mushrooms and chive mascarpone

This elegant soup is just a simple purée of white beans, but when topped with earthy sautéed wild mushrooms and a dollop of herbed mascarpone cheese, it becomes a refined first course. The trick to getting a smooth, silky texture is to purée the beans and vegetables with only a

Puréed Summer Squash Soup With Raita

Puréed summer squash soup with raita is a creamy and flavorful soup that is perfect for a light summer meal. The soup is made by sautéing diced summer squash (such as zucchini or yellow squash) in a pot with some chopped onion and garlic. The squash is then cooked until

Party Size Iced Tea

Iced tea is a refreshing and thirst-quenching drink that is enjoyed by people all around the world. It is made by brewing tea leaves in hot water, and then chilling the resulting tea in the refrigerator or over ice. Iced tea can be made with a variety of tea leaves,

Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe

Spicy chicken wings are a flavorful and fiery snack or appetizer that is perfect for anyone who loves bold and spicy flavors. These wings are typically coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs or flour and spices, and then baked or fried until they are crispy and golden brown. The spicy

Chicken Bits Recipe

Chicken bits are small pieces of chicken that are often used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. They can be made by cutting chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks into small bite-sized pieces, or they can be purchased pre-cut from the grocery store. Chicken bits are typically cooked by

Hot-n-spicy chicken wings Recipe

Hot-n-spicy chicken wings are a flavorful and spicy snack or appetizer that is perfect for anyone who loves bold and fiery flavors. These wings are typically coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs or flour and spices, and then baked or fried until they are crispy and golden brown. The hot-n-spicy

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Chicken Wings Recipe

Chicken wings are a popular snack or appetizer that is enjoyed by people all around the world. They are made by cutting chicken wings into drumettes and flats, and then cooking them in a variety of ways such as baking, grilling, or frying. Chicken wings can be flavored with a