Main Course – Easterling Family Recipes

Meatballs

Directions: (Source: Meatball Nirvana by lovestohost, https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/213742/meatball-nirvana/)

12 to 16 ounces coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage) 4 to 6 ounces carrots, julienned 1 pound hot bulk sausage (Tennessee Pride preferred) 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, diced Soy sauce to taste 2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable recommended) Optional: 1 teaspoon MSG (Accent) Directions: In a wok or large skillet overContinue reading “Reverse Egg Rolls”

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Crispy, tangy, tender, juicy… you get the idea… chicken nuggets from scratch.

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.

Southwest Oh-My Pasta

Hearty and delicious with a bit of a kick to it.

Hot Brown

Odds are that you’ve never heard of this dish which takes its name from Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY where it originated. It is rich and delicious, and it’s a great way to use that leftover turkey.

Posh Chicken & “Dumplings” (Gnocchi)

It was my first time trying gnocchi, and I told my wife it felt familiar, like a “posh chicken and dumplings”. Rich and savory with quite a bit of visual appeal.

Sausage Potato Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

Hearty and flavorful.

Chili (with beans)

Spicy chili with beans. Goes great with cornbread or grilled cheese (or if you’re from these parts, spaghetti noodles and a peanut butter sandwich).

Slow Cooker Potato Soup

This recipe seems like a lot, but it serves roughly 6 to 8 people (or, as we used it, 4 people twice). We made some homemade bread-maker white bread for the first meal and sweet cornbread for the second, and both went very well with the dish. Everyone (old folks, teenagers, and even my 1-year-oldContinue reading “Slow Cooker Potato Soup”