by Jerry | Apr 10, 2019 | Comfort Food, DIY, Gluten Free, Holiday Favorites, Main Dish, Primal Cuts, Recipes, Turkey Recipes |
One of the best methods for evenly and perfectly cooking a turkey is to spatchcock (or butterfly) that bird. When you spatchcock a turkey, you expose a more even portion of the meat and skin to the heat of the oven, and I’m here to tell you guys that this makes... 
by Jerry | Apr 4, 2019 | Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Holiday Favorites, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Side Dishes |
It’s a weekday. It’s dinner time. You need a side for that gorgeous plum glazed chicken you just tossed in the oven. It’s time to whip up some mashed potatoes. But not just any old mashed potatoes. We’re going to make some lemon garlic mashed... 
by Jerry | Feb 4, 2019 | Bread and Quickbread, Breakfast and Brunch, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, Southern Cooking, Texas, Vegetarian |
If you’ve followed along with this blog for any length of time, you’ll probably know that I’m the California born son of a very Southern family. We didn’t eat the same kinds of food at home that most of my native Cali born friends did. We had... 
by Jerry | Feb 1, 2019 | Breakfast and Brunch, Comfort Food, Dessert Recipes, Quick and Easy, Recipes |
Our family loves roll-ups. We take them on trips, we take them on walks, and yes, we make them for quick grab-and-go breakfasts. Just like the French toast roll-ups we’re making today. Roll-ups are a fun way to change up a thing you love, and they’re about... 
by Jerry | Jan 30, 2019 | Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Recipes |
I know, I know. There’s never enough time in the week. And there’s definitely no time to think up an upscale dinner on Wednesday, right? Wrong. If you’ve been craving a simple, satisfying, yet slightly fancy dinner idea, this recipe for plum glazed... 
by Jerry | Jan 2, 2019 | Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Sandwiches |
Who doesn’t love a good, old-fashioned hot dog or smoked sausage? They’re tasty, fun, simple to cook, and inexpensive. And if you have kids, they’re almost a sure sell for a dinner without complaints. These cheese-stuffed smoked sausages tick all... 
by Jerry | Nov 19, 2018 | Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Recipes, Soups and Stews, Vegetarian |
Is there really anything more satisfying than a rich, thick and hearty soup on a blustery fall or winter evening? I for one think that a great soup can make for a great day, and this Cheesy Enchilada Soup can definitely lift your spirits, as well as leave you... 
by Jerry | Aug 21, 2018 | Beef Recipes, Comfort Food, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes |
If you’re looking for a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs comforting, absolutely decadent meal on a busy weeknight, then you’re going to love our cheesy hamburger mac. This is mac and cheese on steroids, my friends, and a dinner that our kiddo goes crazy for... 
by Jerry | Aug 5, 2018 | Asian, Comfort Food, Main Dish, Pork Recipes, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes |
It’s getting close to dinnertime and everyone in the house is grumbling about food… Or worse, their stomachs are! You need to get something on the table quick, but you’re tired of making the same-old same-old.All of us have gone through it. And... 
by Jerry | Jul 14, 2018 | Beef Recipes, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes |
So, it’s a hectic night with a ton of distractions. Everyone’s home from work or school and you’ve all got stuff to do. To top it off, Y’all are starving, and you need to get dinner on the table fast! No worries, we’ve got you covered... 
by Jerry | Jun 7, 2018 | Appetizers and Tapas, Gluten Free, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian |
It’s summer. That means grilling season is upon us and for me, that means a lot of weekend burgers. It goes without saying (at least in my family) that if you’re going to have burgers, you gotta have fries of some kind on the menu. (If I’m not... 
by Jerry | May 26, 2018 | Dessert Recipes, Recipes |
What do you do when you’ve got a craving for something sweet, but you’re really trying to keep things a bit lighter and, dare I say a bit more “balanced” than a traditional dessert? There’s a problem, though. You’re craving... 
by Jerry | Mar 12, 2018 | Food for Thought |
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarthDayDriveAway #CollectiveBias Let me introduce you to the newest member of our family. His name is Old Blue. And yes, he’s a truck. We just moved from... 
by Jerry | Jan 31, 2018 | DIY, Primal Cuts |
The simplest way to save yourself a ton of money on your grocery bill is to buy in bulk when possible. That includes meat purchases. What will save you even more money on your grocery bill is doing some of the work yourself. In previous posts, I’ve gone over how... 
by Jerry | Nov 23, 2017 | Breakfast and Brunch, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Holiday Leftover Recipes, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Soups and Stews, Turkey Recipes |
My family spent a lot of time making memories. Most of them revolve around food. Some of my earliest childhood memories are connected to pot pies. While those were the frozen TV dinner variety, they were something I looked forward to after school on cold, rainy... 
by Jerry | Sep 29, 2017 | DIY, Primal Cuts |
In earlier posts, I’ve shown you how to break down a whole beef brisket and a whole pork loin and turn them into a lot of different meals. Today we’re going to take on another big chunk of meat, the picnic ham. Don’t Let the Name Fool You:... 
by Jerry | Sep 13, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Pork Recipes, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, South American, Texas |
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeGameTimeSaucy #CollectiveBias Getting ready for game day means more than just having snacks. It means putting out food that will impress everyone around the... 
by Jerry | Aug 11, 2017 | Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Seafood Recipes |
I love cooking historic recipes. Whether it’s traditional Irish soda bread from the 1800’s, or Chicken Pilaf with Cilantro circa 1930’s America. Old recipes fascinate me. This recipe for poached whitefish is an adaptation of a 1670’s recipe... 
by Jerry | Jun 30, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Asian, Gluten Free, Holiday Favorites, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Salad Recipes, Vegetarian |
Namasu is something of a mystical dish. This simple salad of daikon radish and carrots is as simple to make as the similar tsukemono (overnight pickles), but is ready in just about 15 minutes. Namasu has a tangy-sweet flavor and incredible crisp texture that makes it... 
by Jerry | Jun 29, 2017 | Asian, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Salad Recipes, Side Dishes |
There’s no denying that macaroni salad is one of the definitive kings of the summer cookout. It goes perfectly with steak, grilled chicken, and is the perfect foil for anything slathered in barbecue sauce. The kids love it, the adults expect it to be around... 
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