There are some people who will argue that certain foods should be eaten at specific thymes of the year (hahah, did that on purpose). I am not one of those people. Especially, now that local farmers are starting to harvest different fruits or vegetables that used to only be available during specific seasons. The life span […]
You probably read this headline and thought, wait a minute beignets are fried not baked. You my friend win the points for observation! Yes, this is true. Traditional beignets like the the ones served at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans are fried and out of this world (so I’ve heard since I personally have […]
Let’s be honest with ourselves. Potato salad goes great with picnics and BBQ’s. A chilled creamy potato salad sitting next to a couple slices of tri-tip, a burger, or some pulled pork is stuff poems and songs are written about (well, maybe country songs). The two problems I have with potato salad are: 1. Overcooked potatoes […]
We are all a little self conscious about what we eat sometimes and every now and then you just want to grab a muffin as your are running towards the door to get to work. These paleo pumpkin chocolate chip muffins will satisfy your pastry urge because your stomach will think, “oh thanks, finally I […]
Spanish tapas are great because they are small portions of food that can be shared with two or more people. On today’s menu we have gambas al ajillo which is pretty much shrimp scampi. Shrimp scampi is a less flavorful which is why I prefer to serve gambas al ajillo. Check out the video below […]
As a kid I remember visiting my grandparents in Mexico and being taken to local ice scream stores to enjoy a freshly made fruit popsicle. During the summer months when it’s hot as hell I could not wait until we went to the ice scream store. Sure I could have ordered a chocolate ice scream […]
The next time you get together with friends to have a couple of drinks instead of serving chips, pretzels, or other lame snacks be sure to make a batch of beer-candied bacon. Mind blown. This incredible recipes is part beef jerky and part candied awesomeness. Yes, I know that sounds a bit childish but that […]
I can’t begin to tell you about how found I am of mushrooms. They are an incredibly versatile vegetable that goes with just about anything. Even vegetarians often use mushrooms as a steak replacement because they are so “meaty”. You don’t have to be a lover of mushrooms to appreciate these awesome appetizers. It features […]
It’s time for another edition of Use…That…. Slow…. Cooker (yep should sound like Wheel of Fortune Intro). This fork tender balsamic shredded beef is easy to make and even better to enjoy the next day or two. Compared to other slow cooker beef recipes I was really surprised by this one due to the combination […]
For anyone who enjoys baking and making cakes, you will probably agree with what I am about to say. We all have our go to secret pie crust, sponge cake, and frosting recipes. We keep these recipes close at heart and never share them with anyone. Lucky for you and I, Ann Marie “Ree” Drummond […]
When it comes to pork tenderloin your first go to thought is, “I am going to cook this for dinner and serve with something”. Instead of roasting the pork tenderloin with the intention of having it be the star of your plate. Why not roast a pork tenderloin with the intention of turning into a […]
This is probably going to sound really cheesy but who cares. There is something really special about making your own fruit preserve. You feel like an absolute god being able to take something such as ripe fruit, bottling it, then enjoying for weeks to come. You might think it’s lame or Suzy home maker kind […]
