Straightforward Recipes for Great Food

All of the C&C Aliño ingredients laid out, waiting to be blended and turned into one of the best marinades/seasonings you can make. This is one of my better half's recipes, and one that we use quite regularly in this house. What may be a seemingly simple blend of produce is perfect for seasoning steaks, chicken, or pork, or adding to your soups and stews for a great punch of flavor. Recipe: C&C Aliño Ingredients: The ingredients are always the same, but the proportions change

A bowl of our finished C&C Chili, topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, fresh jalapenos, and served with some classic saltine crackers. Our tried-and-true chili recipe that will have your guests coming back bowl after bowl after bowl after bowl. Full of flavorful, rich, hearty, and not unnecessarily complicated, with a spice level that is just right. Recipe: C&C Chili Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (we prefer 93/7 or 90/10) 1 medium-large onion, 1/4-inch diced 1 bell pepper

The finished Product. We ended up with 24 egg cups in this batch, but the family starting eating before we could get a full picture. This is our go to for a quick weekday breakfast. Prep these on Sunday and store them in the fridge to eat throughout the week, or pop them in the freezer to have handy for those mornings that just go a little sideways. Recipe: Egg Cups Yield: ~24 egg cups Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter 9 oz container thin-sliced deli ham, cut into about 1/2" squares

One reason I love this recipe is that its proportions make it super easy to scale up or down depending on your needs. Recipe: Dutch Baby Pancake Ingredients: For the Batter: ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp sugar Pinch of kosher salt 2 Tbsp melted butter 2 eggs, at room temperature and lightly beaten ½ cup whole milk, at room temperature ½ tsp vanilla extract For the Skillet 1 Tbsp butter For Serving: 2 Tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting) Build: Preheat your oven, and a 10-inch c

The Roast a.k.a. Mississippi Pot Roast a.k.a. The Roast That Owns the Internet Ingredients: 3–4 lb chuck roast 12 oz jar pepperoncini (with juice) ½ stick butter 1 brown gravy mix packet 1 ranch dressing mix packet 2 tsp Cast Iron & Cocktails Seasoning Blend 8 oz sliced mushrooms (optional) Build: 1a. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high and add a light coating of oil. Sear the chuck roast on both sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to a crock

Recipe: King Cake Beignets Ingredients: For the Beignets 1 (8ct)can refrigerated large/jumbo biscuits(Pillsbury Grands or similar) 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, room temperature ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ingredients: For the Icing 1 cup powdered sugar ~ 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon butter extract Build: In a large pot or Dutch oven, add about 4 inches of oil and place over medium heat. Bring the oil to

Your Grandmother May Fight Me, but This Green Bean Casserole is Worth Fighting Over. Recipe: Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: 2 (12 oz) packages frozen cut green beans, thawed and drained(or use fresh if you want to) 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp Goya Adobo 2 tsp C&C seasoning 2 tsp Badia Sazón Completa 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 1 cup French fried onions Build: Preheat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat

The Only Flan... Recipe You'll Ever Need Recipe: Flan Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup water 5 whole eggs + 2 egg yolks 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk Build: Prep the oven and water bath: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a roasting pan in the oven and fill with enough hot water to come just below the top of a 9-inch cake pan. (Careful — it’ll be hot.) Make the caramel: Add sugar and water to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over

Deviled Eggs topped with Candied Bacon and Fresh Jalapenos A Timeless Favorite: Simple, Creamy, and Always Quick to Disappear. Deviled eggs: Whether you keep them classic with a touch of paprika or add a little flair with bacon and jalapeños, they’re a go-to for any gathering. Recipe: Deviled Eggs Yields: 12 deviled eggs Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 2 tbsp mayonnaise (we use Kraft) 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp C&C seasoning blend (check the other recipes posted for the recip

Crunchy, Sweet, Salty, and Dangerously Delicious This candied bacon checks all the boxes, and it couldn’t be easier to make. To Make the Candy Coating: Makes enough for about 24 pieces of bacon (more if you’re judicious with the application) ½ cup light brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup 2 tsp black pepper Build: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, and black pepper. Mix until smooth. To Make the Candied Bacon Note: we are using store bought, pre-cooked b

This Shrimp and grits has been a household favorite for years! A warm bowl of our homemade Shrimp and Grits This Shrimp and grits has been a household favorite for years! Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Ingredients: For the Shrimp & Sauce: 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 medium lemons ½–1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt 14 oz andouille sausage, sliced 8 slices pre-cooked bacon, finely chopped* 1 medium yellow onion, rough chopped/large dice 4 bell peppers (g

Simple, Versatile, and Full of Flavor The Cast Iron and Cocktails seasoning blend, also known as C&Csoning (you see what I did there?), is a house staple Note: To make a bigger batch, replace the tsp for parts. 1Tbsp = 3 tsp Recipe: Cast Iron and Cocktails Seasoning Blend (C&Csoning) Ingredients: 1 tsp chili powder 1 Tbsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder ½ tsp MSG 2 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper ​ Process: Combine all ingredients in an airtight container.