Squash is supposed to be really good for you – and I guess it is until you add all the good stuff to it like brown sugar and butter, but it’s so good!! If you want a great recipe for a Thanksgiving Day side dish here it is. Brown Sugar Glazed Butternut Squash Recipe Recipe … Read more
We were in the mood for barbecued chicken, but it was really windy so I didn’t want to fire up the grill. This Oven Barbecued Chicken Recipe looked like a really simple recipe that would not take long to put together, so I decided to give it a try. The homemade barbecue sauce in this … Read more
The wine in this Salisbury Steak Recipe really brings this dish to the next level. The original recipe calls for port wine which I have included in the ingredients list, but I substituted homemade wild berry wine; the combination was delicious. I not a big fan of instant mashed potatoes, but the use of this … Read more
This is a great combination of fall flavors with the tart cranberries offsetting the sweetness of the apples. Outside of the crust, this is a very simple recipe to put together. I cheated on this one and used a store bought pie crust. If you looking for a good pie recipe for the upcoming … Read more
This recipe reminds me more of a lasagna roll-up recipe more than Manicotti. This recipe uses no-boil lasagna noodles in place of the Manicotti tubes. It is a lot easier to roll the lasagna noodles than it is to stuff the Manicotti tubes and the flavor is pretty much the same. This is a good … Read more
Deep Fried Apples are one of my favorite treats in the fall. There are many ways to prepare them, some use cinnamon and sugar, others just cinnamon. I don’t like to hide the taste of the apple slices so I just dip them in batter and deep fry them; lightly salting them when they are … Read more
If you’re tight on time here’s a delicious slow cooker recipe that has very little prep time. I have a busy week scheduled and needed to free up some time so I turned to the slow cook. The chicken is moist, and the sauce is exceptional. I decided to serve this dish with hash browns … Read more
This is a great side dish recipe, especially if you have leftover rice from another meal. I used freshly cooked rice for this recipe, but from experience, it does cook a little better with rice that is precooked and allowed to cool; if you use leftover rice break up any large clumps with a spoon … Read more
The reduced maple syrup in this recipe turns these pork chops into a delicious treat. This is a simple recipe that is quick to cook, and doesn’t require a lot of prep time. The slit in the chop, you see in the picture is created before cooking to keep the chop from bulging in the … Read more
Wow! These muffins are so good. The combination of bananas, roasted pecans, and brown sugar is delicious. This recipe was originally created as a make a-head batter recipe. Place the batter in the muffin tins, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze them. Remove the muffin batter from the muffin cups and place them in zip … Read more
This Chicken Stir – Fry with Eggplant and Basil Recipe seemed like a great recipe to put on the menu before the fresh summertime vegetables become history. This dish is low calorie with a 2 cup serving equaling only 257 calories. This recipe originates from a Mayo Clinic cookbook. There are a lot of ingredients, … Read more
These Texas BBQ Chicken and Cheddar Sandwiches are a little on the spicy side, but really good. The combination of the BBQ sauce, bacon, and chipotle chili in adobo sauce along with the toasted onion buns create a delicious combination of flavors. The other thing I like about this recipe is that it is simple … Read more
This recipe puts together fresh and dried mushrooms, seasoning, and tomatoes to create a light textured spaghetti sauce. This recipe is a little bit of worked compared to just opening a can of spaghetti sauce, but it is well worth the effort. If you like mushrooms this recipe is a must try; it is light … Read more
The idea of milk chocolate and marshmallow in a muffin recipe sounded so good I had to give it a try. These S’ more Muffins turned out moist and delicious. This is a small recipe that makes only 6 muffins so you may have to double the recipe depending on the number you are feeding. … Read more
If the shocking price of ground beef is getting you down give this Grilled Southwest Pork Burgers Recipe a try. These burgers have a delicious combination of flavors and are nice and juicy. My wife says she likes them better than the grilled ground beef burgers. Although I wouldn’t go that far; these burgers are … Read more
This Mac and Cheese recipe is rich and creamy with Smoked Gouda adding a delicious and unique smoked flavor to the dish. This is a simple recipe that’s quick to put together, and large enough to serve a good size family. Use it as a side dish, or a one-dish dinner. The next time you’re … Read more
If you are looking for a really good grilled chicken recipe for the 4th of July; this is it. It does take a little extra time to put this recipe together, but it is well worth the effort. The chicken turns out tender, sticky, and delicious. The chicken thighs marinate in the spice rub for … Read more
This is a little different take on pancakes. This recipe combines graham crackers, buttermilk, sour cream, and cornmeal. This is a simple recipe, and the final results are really good. The next time you have a craving for pancakes give this one a try – it’s a lot better than you would think. Enjoy Graham … Read more
It’s a beautiful day here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan so I decided to fire up the grill. I have quite a few brat recipes on my blog already, but this one was a little different so I decided to give it a try. it is a little more work than just throwing the … Read more
I like to try and put a fish fry on the menu at least once a week. As a side dish baked beans seem to work out exceptionally well. I like to try and prepare enough, so I have some left over, to freeze for later use. To save some time I decided to give … Read more
