I’m partial to any recipe that starts with “open two bottles of beer.” In my case this may not show that the beer is actually going to be used in the recipe, but it almost always indicates a fun meal. In this case it’s my tried and true...
This might just be the ultimate sandwich. It’s got succulent pork, bitter greens, crisp bacon and the sweet and tangy combination of vinegar and hot sauce. If there’s a more perfect combination of flavors, I’m not sure what it is. This bad boy has...
Ham and beans is a Southern staple. It’s simple, soul-satisfying comfort food at its very best. You’ll find this dish being made in almost every Southern household whenever a ham bone is available. It’s the best way I know of to use up leftover ham...
After the rave reviews my family lauded on the 3 ingredient muffins we made a few weeks ago, I was itching to take that base recipe and try something new with it. Seriously, there are no end of options. This is a recipe that begs for modifications. You can make these...
You can make perfectly moist, succulent muffins in just 20 minutes with 3 ingredients you already have in the pantry. Let me say that again: You can make perfectly moist, succulent muffins right now in just 20 minutes with 3 ingredients you already have in your...
Irish Brown Bread is, at its heart, just soda bread made with half whole wheat flour. This particular version ads oats and a bit of molasses, but would probably be made with treacle in the UK. (You try to find treacle in the U.S. I dare you!) The molasses ads just a...
Many people feel that the cuisine of the British Aisles is somewhat bland and lacking in character. I disagree completely. Most dishes from this region are recipes born of necessity and frugality. They use what was available seasonally, they are prepared simply but...
If you’re looking for a recipe that will please anyone in your life, this is it. This dish is not only vegan and gluten-free but it’s as quick and easy as it gets. The flavors are complex and satisfying, yet there are only five ingredients. In short, this...
There’s one and only one ingredient in making the perfect steak, and that’s having the best possible piece of beef available. A cut that’s aged perfectly, marbled well and cooked simply will give stunning results each and every time. Anything less...
Is there anything better than OREO cookies and milk? Yes, Oreo Biscotti and coffee! They go well with tea or milk, too. The beverage is your choice, but you shouldn’t wait to make these amazing treats. they’re a new favorite in our house, so much so that...
Egg Drop Soup (Also called Egg Flower Soup) is quite possibly the simplest comfort food meal in history. At its core, it has just two ingredients, chicken stock and eggs. Anything else added to the soup is just a bonus. It’s faster and easier to make than a...
I love salami. I was raised in the Northern California wine country, so this delectable treat has been a part of my life since I was a toddler. I so love this Italian cured pork that I’ve waxed poetic about it before, here, here, and here. Salami in one form or...
I usually try to take gorgeous, sexy photos of a recipe geared to scintillate and entice you into wanting to make it. This post is different. Chicken stock, even the most luscious homemade chicken stock, no matter how you photograph it, is not sexy. It just...
From the archives: There’s been quite a stir over these little gems in the past few days, so we’ve updated the post images and recipe. Enjoy! I think I’ve died and gone to heaven this time folks. I can’t even begin to do justice to the flavors...
Let’s face it. Biscuit mixes like Bisquick® Jiffy® are convenient. They allow you to whip out a nearly unlimited number of recipes with minimal effort in the time it takes to open a package. You can make waffles, pancakes, scones, pizza dough, cakes and pastries...
Muffins are the perfect grab and go food. They’re small, portable, and fit easily into our frenetic lifestyles. Unfortunately, muffins tend to be on the sweet side. They’re packed with heavy fillings or toppings and even if...
Sometimes I think that a dish I make is going to be far too humble to find its way here, but then I do a double take and scramble for my camera gear. This is one of those cases. A simple fillet of fish nestled in greens with a bit of dressing. It’s so...
Summer is here and as much as I love chocolate in all its many incarnations, warm weather calls for treats that are a bit lighter and brighter than my favorite winter fare. The higher temperatures also mean we’re less likely to gravitate towards large treats,...
Cheesecake may just be the perfect food. It is certainly one of the oldest on record. It is believed that cheesecake was served to the Olympic athletes during the first Olympic games in 776 B.C. Any food with that kind of staying power just has to have something to...
*From the archives. Spread a little cheer this Holiday season with these simple pinwheel cookies. The Holidays are the time for indulgences, meaning pastries, cookies, cakes, pies and what have you. In that spirit we’ve dusted off our baking gear for...