I love it when my local Costco samples various Aidells sausages. Although I generally pass them up for what I’ve come there for, sausages can be a really quick go-to appetizer or meal. What’s even more impressive is that, if you take a quick scan over Aidells labeling, you’ll see that you can pronounce all of … Continue reading
Who doesn’t like a nice, hot bowl of chili? Homemade chili is a always a favorite whether on a hot dog, some tater tots, or in a bowl dressed with some freshly grated cheese and diced onion. But let’s face facts – the stuff from the can just can’t hold a candle to the real … Continue reading
Seriously? A Waffle Burger? Has she lost her mind? Oh yes, I’m waffle nuts for sure. Here is another culinary creation from my waffle iron – The Waffle Burger. Technically, it’s a bacon, cheese, fresh ground tri-tip waffle burger but once you’ve violated the sanctity of the burger, additional ingredients are all pedantic. The Waffle … Continue reading
So, I’m pretty sure today was my luckiest day this week. I was playing “clean out the freezer” and discovered some chicken strips, which appeared to have either been seasoned or brined in May of this year. To make things even more confusing, the bag was clearly marked in Amelia’s handwriting. It took the both of … Continue reading
Who doesn’t like a nice, homey, pot roast? This classic dish is a hit with kids big and small. And the addition of tri-colored potatoes plus the use of tri tip makes it even more special. Tri Tip Pot Roast One tri tip 20 small potatoes (any color) 6 large carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces … Continue reading
Peaches are in season! Lucky me, not only did I get some great O’Henry peaches from Mana’s Ranch, I happened to get some 30% bargain bin thick cut pork chops when I hit the Safeway yesterday. I think this dish would work equally as well with chicken. Ingredients: 2 thick cut, bone-in pork chops Olive … Continue reading
Breakfast is good any time of day! These burritos were a quick and tasty dinner. Prep and cook time took less than 30 minutes. Note: For the hashbrowns, I use a brand of dried potatoes that you reconstitute by adding hot water. This recipe should also work with fresh or frozen hashbrowns, but they may … Continue reading
It’s always great to have something quick to cook that will satisfy your family,or make a great appetizer. While flautas are usually filled with mainly proteins and then deep fried, I changed it up a little. I filled a few flour tortillas with thinly sliced bell peppers and onions, a little bit of cheese and … Continue reading
What do you do with fajita leftovers? Maybe put it on a salad, or eat more fajitas. Or make quesadillas! At my house, they’ll eat just about anything I throw in a tortilla. For each quesadilla, you will need: 3-4 Tablespoons freshly grated cheese, preferably a combo of cheddar and Monterey Jack 1/4 cup fajita … Continue reading
With summer laying on the heat, sometimes dinner preparation gets chased outdoors, where the heat can escape without cranking up the air conditioning. And pizza is one dish that requires a lot of heat! So tonight it’s pizza on the grill. I’m using my Neapolitan style crust, which holds up to heat well, makes a … Continue reading
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