One thing that restaurants do really well and that we home chefs don’t, is make use of various sauces. I am not talking about BBQ and hot sauces that come out…
Appetizers & Sides
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I typically smoke my jalapeno poppers, but with this icy cold weather we’ve been having I’d rather stay inside and make some baked jalapeno poppers instead. Baked poppers can be every bit…
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Crunchy, slightly spicy, sweet and tangy, this pickled cabbage is a great accompaniment to meats but can also be had on its own as a substitute for salad. It’s delicious…
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There is hardly a better way to celebrate fall than with colorful roasted vegetables. And if you put them on a flaky pie crust filled with a layer of blue cheese…
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These oven roasted vegetables are super easy to make and they taste amazing! They are always a hit in our home. Each vegetable is perfectly tender and packed with great…
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After trying Smothered Southern Pork Chops which were an instant hit in our family I kept an eye on other ‘smothered something’ recipes. Sure enough, while looking through Cook’s Country…
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Ever since I tried roasted Brussels sprouts at Ambar restaurant in Washington D.C. I’ve been trying to recreate their dish. I was so impressed with their sprouts that I made…
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Wikipedia lists 141 dishes that use potatoes as the main ingredient. I can guarantee you that this list is not complete and that there are many more out there. It’s…
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Roasted red potatoes anyone? I used to roast them on a baking sheet but my recent cast iron pan addiction led me to substituting a baking sheet for a cast…