The ability to cook by the seat of your pants can be a benefit at times. For example, I was in a rush to find something for dinner that would both feed my wife and myself for the night, and serve as a satisfying lunch the next day. This Fennel and herb crusted pork...
If you’re looking for a dead-simple way to cook the most succulent and juicy chicken you can imagine and do it on a budget, you’re in the right place. This simmered chicken and onion recipe is based on a Japanese cooking method called nimono and I’m...
We all need a few great one-pot recipes for no-fuss weeknight meals. Something you can just toss together, but is also healthy, hearty, and filling. This simple lentil soup with sausage ticks those boxes and more. In fact, it comes in a close second to a good pot of...
I think most people get nervous over the idea of cooking acorn squash for the first time. But in reality, acorn squash can be treated just like a pumpkin or potato (They’re just a lot harder to peel.) we’re just going to make a simple roasted acorn squash...
It’s the hottest summer on record since people have kept track of these things. AC units are struggling, and I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to do is fire up my stove to cook a meal. Weather like this is the perfect excuse for a delicious...
Let’s face it. Meat is getting more expensive. That being the case, it’s not enough to grab a “cheap” (bring on the air quotes!) cut of meat and make a good meal. You have to do something amazing with it. That’s where this beer and onion...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
