Casey Males, Fishers Island, Fishers Isle, New York, NY (2026)

01/29/2025

Crispy Parmesan Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
Directions

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Artichokes:

Drain the canned artichoke hearts and place them in a bowl.
Gently pat the artichokes dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This step ensures they become crispy when baked.
Mix the Coatings:

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic powder.
In a separate bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
Coat the Artichokes:

Dip each artichoke heart into the butter and garlic mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
Roll the artichoke heart in the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture until well-coated.
Place the coated artichokes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer for even baking.
Bake:

Bake the artichoke hearts in the preheated oven for about 18 minutes.
Halfway through baking, turn each artichoke piece carefully to promote even browning.
Remove from the oven when they are golden and crispy.
Serve:

Allow the artichokes to cool slightly before transferring them to a serving dish.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as aioli, ranch, or marinara, or enjoy them on their own as a crunchy, cheesy snack.

01/29/2025

Cheesecake deviled strawberries 🍓 🤤
Deviled Strawberries 🍓 🍓🍓
(Made with a Cheesecake Filling)
They are filled with a cream cheese filling that tastes just like strawberry cheesecake but in the form of finger food. They are perfect for parties, birthdays, potlucks, 4th of July, and more. Either way, this spectacular table display will be the hit of the party, both as a dessert and/or appetizer.
Ingredients:
18-24 large strawberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup white granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

01/29/2025

Copycat McDonald's Steak, Egg, and Cheese Bagel

Ingredients:

1/2 pound shaved steak
4 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 plain bagels (or substitute with everything, onion, or cheese bagels)
2 slices American cheese (cheddar or provolone also work well)
Sauce Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Directions:

Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, and dried dill. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Cook the Onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook until they are slightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Cook the Steak: In a bowl, mix the shaved steak with Worcestershire sauce and Montreal steak seasoning. Heat another tablespoon of butter in the skillet, add the seasoned steak, and cook until it is just browned. Return the onions to the skillet, combine with the steak, and divide the mixture into two piles. Place a slice of cheese on each pile to allow it to melt.
Scramble the Eggs: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble, dividing them into two portions for each bagel sandwich.
Toast the Bagels: Toast the bagels in a toaster or on a skillet until golden.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a layer of the prepared sauce on each bagel half. On the bottom half of each bagel, place half of the scrambled eggs, then top with the steak and onion mixture, and cover with the top half of the bagel.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 998 kcal | Servings: 2 servings

01/29/2025

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Jambalaya! Perfect for busy days, this dish is packed with spices, sausage, chicken, and shrimp.

Ingredients:
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups long-grain rice
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Green onions and parsley for garnish

Instructions:
In your slow cooker, combine the sausage, chicken, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Stir everything together until well mixed.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the shrimp to the slow cooker and stir.
Once done, remove the bay leaf and fluff the jambalaya with a fork.
Serve hot, garnished with green onions and parsley.
Enjoy this comforting dish with family and friends! 🍽️❤️

01/29/2025

Stuffed Mozzarella Bacon Bombs 🧀🥓💣
Get ready to explode your taste buds with these Stuffed Mozzarella Bacon Bombs! Crispy bacon wrapped around gooey, cheesy mozzarella with a surprise stuffing inside, these bites are the ultimate indulgence for game nights, parties, or a treat-yourself snack.

Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Bombs:
8 oz (225g) mozzarella cheese block, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 slices of bacon
½ cup (60g) shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
½ cup (50g) cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage (optional for stuffing)
2 tablespoons (10g) chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Glaze (Optional):
3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
1 tablespoon (15ml) balsamic vinegar
Optional Dipping Sauces:
Marinara sauce
Ranch dressing
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling:
In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheese, crumbled bacon or sausage (if using), parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Take a cube of mozzarella and gently press the filling onto one side. Mold it into a rounded shape to hold the filling in place.
2. Wrap with Bacon:
Wrap each cheese cube with a slice of bacon, making sure the filling is fully enclosed.
Secure the bacon with toothpicks to hold it in place.
3. Cook the Bacon Bombs:
Oven Method:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
Arrange the bacon bombs on the rack, ensuring space between each piece.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and golden.
Air Fryer Method:

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Place the bacon bombs in the basket in a single layer (work in batches if necessary).
Air fry for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is melted.
4. Add the Glaze (Optional):
In a small saucepan, combine honey and balsamic vinegar. Heat over low until slightly thickened.
Brush the glaze over the hot bacon bombs for a sweet and tangy finish.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
Remove the toothpicks and transfer the bacon bombs to a serving platter.
Serve immediately with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bacon bombs
Tips for Success
Prevent Cheese Leaks: Ensure the bacon is wrapped tightly to keep the cheese from oozing out during cooking.
Customize the Filling: Swap crumbled bacon with jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, or caramelized onions for added variety.
Crispy Bacon Hack: Broil the bacon bombs for 1–2 minutes at the end of cooking for an extra crispy finish.
These Stuffed Mozzarella Bacon Bombs are bursting with cheesy goodness and crispy bacon perfection. Perfect for sharing (or not)! 🧀🥓💣✨

01/29/2025

My husband called this cake ‘a slice of paradise’—and I couldn’t agree more!
Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix (preferably with pudding in the mix)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Directions:
Alright y’all, let’s get that oven preheated to 325°F (165°C), and grease up a 10-inch bundt pan. Don’t skip this step—trust me, you want that cake to come out nice and easy.
Now, in a big ol’ mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until it’s smooth as silk. Then, add in your granulated sugar and beat until it’s light and fluffy. We’re makin’ magic here!
Next, crack in those eggs one at a time, makin’ sure each one’s fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and pineapple juice, and keep that mixer going until it’s all nice and blended.
Slowly fold in the yellow cake mix, just until everything’s combined. Don’t overdo it—you want it to stay light and fluffy. Finally, toss in the crushed pineapple, mixin' it in gently so that it’s evenly spread through the batter.
Pour that batter into your prepared bundt pan, spread it out evenly, and pop it in the oven for about 55–60 minutes. Keep an eye on it and check with a toothpick around the 55-minute mark. When it comes out clean, you’re golden.
Once it’s done, let it cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. If you’re feelin’ fancy, dust the top with a little powdered sugar.
Slice it up and serve—it’s light, sweet, and oh-so-tropical. Perfect for a family gathering or when you just need a little slice of happiness!

01/29/2025

🥥 Coconut Blood Orange Margaritas
A tropical and refreshing margarita with a creamy coconut twist and the bright, tangy flavor of blood orange.

Ingredients:
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 2 oz blood orange juice
- 1.5 oz cream of coconut (Coco Real)
- 1 oz lime juice, or more to taste
- Blood orange slices, for garnish
- Lime slices, for garnish

Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the tequila, blood orange juice, cream of coconut, and lime juice.
2. Shake until well combined and chilled.
3. Strain into a tumbler filled with ice.
4. Garnish with blood orange and lime slices.

01/29/2025

Orange Creamsicle Cake🍊✨
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 box (15.25 oz) white or vanilla cake mix
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

01/29/2025

Makes you feel better meatloaf. Easy recipe. Add what you want. I added fresh garlic and chopped tomatoes. I made the meatloaf mixture at noon time and set it in the fridge til 5 when I decided to start cooking. Put cast iron in oven when preheating oven and then just sprayed it with Virgin olive oil right before putting the meat in it. I’ll post recipe here:
INGREDIENTS
* 2 lbs. Ground Beef (80/20 or 85/15)
* 1 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
* 1 cup Ketchup
* 2 eggs
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1 teaspoon pepper
* 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
TOPPING
* 1/3 cup ketchup
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl whisk the eggs. Add the onion, salt, pepper, 1 cup ketchup and the Worcestershire sauce to the eggs stir until blended. Add the ground beef and the oats mix well using a wooden spoon or your hands ( I used my hands).
3. Dump mixture into a 10in. cast iron skillet, press to shape. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can follow the same instructions for a bread pan. Bake for one hour, remove from oven, spread on the topping and bake for 25 more minutes ..

01/29/2025

Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes (Gochugaru)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

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