In the last shipment I received of our brother Anthony’s gorgeous smoked salmon, he also included a sample package of a perfectly smoked Cajun specialty I hadn’t had before – Tasso Ham. Wow! Where was this all my life?!? Smoky, spicy and, when sliced thinly, it is reminiscent of a spiced prosciutto. Gorgeous! While perfect by itself, those … Continue reading
Don’t you hate it when you open a box of cereal, bag of chips, or really a bag of anything in your kitchen and find that it was left open? Then you’re left with stale cereal, dried out baby carrots, chunky brown sugar… mostly you’re left with a waste of money. I keep a … Continue reading
When I was 12 or 13 I decided to cook dinner one night for the family. I’d been eyeballing a recipe off the back of a Rice-A-Roni box. It was some sort of Mexican Chicken Rice. I can’t lie – the family was less than impressed as, while the chicken was cooked, the rice was … Continue reading
I know, I know….it’s not like the Grand Theft Auto cheat code for a jet pack but who doesn’t like a fresh, hot cookie?!? Here is a simple solution to always have cookies ready on-the-fly for family, friends or guests. Sure, you could buy the stuff in the pre-made log at the store but homemade … Continue reading
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
Homemade brownies are an easy thing. You can change the kind of chocolate that you use in this recipe to make classic fudge brownies, or to make rich dark chocolate brownies. The dark chocolate version is pretty popular in my family! Ingredients: 4 ounces unsalted butter 5 ounces chocolate 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup … Continue reading
I think the title says it all, but I’m happy to belabor it by saying “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?” Seriously?!? A waffle, filled with everything delicious that I love, topped with my favorite ice cream? It’s not even my birthday! In any case, I hope you enjoy this super-fast, delicious, “I-just-had-to-have-hot-dessert-topped –with-ice cream” dessert “waffle”. … 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
This super easy party favorite is perfect for any occasion. It’s also a handy no-fuss dish to make ahead of time, store in the refrigerator and put in the oven when people arrive. Hot And Easy Bean Dip 1 can refried beans 1/2 cup salsa 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar and/or Monterey Jack cheese Preheat … Continue reading
Let’s face it… we love ranch dressing. I’m not too sure if it’s an international thing, but I know that Americans can’t seem to get enough. While my regular Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe is loved by the many faces I’ve seen eating it, it is chock full of sour cream, mayo and buttermilk and would … Continue reading
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