Spaghetti makes regular appearances at our house. The kids love noodles and any Italian dish is a big favorite for everyone. I like to make it because it is easy and quite economical. This is not the first spaghetti sauce recipe I have shared. I have already posted a few different versions of spaghetti on the blog: Spaghetti and Meatballs ... Read More »
It is spring and I have a roast pork recipe. I know that seems odd, but this recipe and the photos have been sitting on my computer waiting to be posted on the blog. I figured that today is as good a day as any and I want to get this dish posted before the weather gets any warmer. This ... Read More »
Yesterday, I posted a recipe for Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. It was amazing, but I love anything with buffalo sauce. The casserole was fairly spicy but not everyone in my family likes hot food. I knew that and figured that it would be smart to make a second Tater Tot casserole of a different style. I looked on the ... Read More »
I love wings. We don’t eat out that often, but when we do, I often like to get wings. There are many flavors that I like, but my favorite has to be buffalo. Buffalo is the classic wing flavor and I love it when it is extra hot. Buffalo flavor has moved well beyond wings anymore and is now popular ... Read More »
I have a severe weakness for salty snacks. I know that for some people, chocolate is their thing, but not me. I love to have a bag of chips while I am sitting on the couch watching sports, a movie or playing a board game. And if I get to choose any bag of chips – I go for Doritos. ... Read More »
Stuffed pork loin is one of those meals that is elegant but also has a down home country feel. Surprisingly simple to make, a stuffed pork loin can be the centerpiece of a large family meal that fits perfectly for any holiday. Easter is a few days away and here is a great option as the meat portion for the Easter Sunday dinner. This ... Read More »
The other day I shared with you my jerk marinade recipe. Jerk seasoning has wonderful bright and fresh flavors with some strong heat from scotch bonnet chili peppers. I often use a jerk marinade when I’m grilling, and it is amazing on pork, seafood, chicken and even steak. Last week though, when I made the marinade, there was still a pile ... Read More »
Our family loves pizza and usually we make it at home. Homemade pizza is better than getting it delivered, and is far easier than we often think. I used to buy precooked pizza crusts, but was usually not happy with them. They are dry and come out of the oven hard and crispy. That is not the way that I ... Read More »
It is birthday season at our house as our three kids all have birthdays within a one month period. One of the traditions we have started is that they get to pick what dinner will be on their birthday. My oldest son just turned 10. Yes, I now have a 10-year-old and it is crazy to ponder that reality. He has ... Read More »
I am not sure where I was when I first tried tagine, but I do know that I loved it. This Moroccan dish is not as popular in North America as it is in Europe. But it seems like it is starting to catch on here as there are more and more recipes of it online and demos of how ... Read More »
The Black Peppercorn Spicing up mealtime!
