Components – Easterling Family Recipes

Almost-Sour Dough White Bread (Bread Machine)

Full disclosure: I have no idea why this bread (almost) tastes like sour dough, but it really does. And it’s soft, holds up when slicing, and absolutely delicious.

Oh-My Sauce

When I tasted this, I said, “[Oh-My], that’s good.” (The actual phrase spoken may or may not have included “Oh-My”, but after consulting with my wife, we decided on a name for it that was a little more in line with the family values of this site.)

Easy Homemade Salsa

Less than 5 minutes to make, and so good that I’ve eaten it all by itself… several times.

Homemade Tortillas

Soft and delicious homemade tortillas.

Oven “Hard-Boiled” Eggs

A low-effort alternative to hard-boiling eggs

Bacon Bits

How to make your own homemade bacon bits.

Chili Seasoning Mix

Spicy and savory. Adds depth to your chili.

Fish Taco Sauce

4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup Mayonnaise (Duke’s preferred) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice 1 tablespoon sriracha 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Directions: Stir all ingredients together with a whisk or fork. If time allows, refrigerate forContinue reading “Fish Taco Sauce”

Italian Herb Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)

2-1/4 teaspoons (1 package) dried yeast 3 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (or 1 tablespoon oregano and 1 tablespoon basil) 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup and 2 tablespoons luke-warm water Directions: In a small mixing bowl, whisk togetherContinue reading “Italian Herb Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)”

Beef in Brown Gravy

3 lbs stew meat or beef tips 2 medium onions (sweet yellow recommended), roughly chopped 2 lbs frozen peas 3 (0.87 oz/24 g) packages McCormick Brown Gravy mix 8 beef bullion cubes 1 to 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2-1/2 to 3 cups water Directions: Turn Instant Pot toContinue reading “Beef in Brown Gravy”