Recipes that are easy and good
We still have some fresh garden tomatoes at the farmers’ markets here in upper Michigan. I love grilled burgers topped with fresh tomatoes so when I saw this Grilled Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Burgers recipe I decided to fire up the grill. This is a very simple recipe that is quick to put together and … Read more
This Beef and Cheddar Casserole Recipe is another simple recipe that tastes great. This recipe doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, is quick to put together, and doesn’t take long to cook. This would be a great recipe to put on the menu if you looking for something quick for after work or school. Give … Read more
I love fall here in upper Michigan, the temperatures cool down, the leaves are starting to turn color, and the fall crops are ready to pick. I thought this would be a great time to post this Simple Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins Recipe. This is a very simple recipe to prepare and you can use … Read more
There are a couple of Grilled St. Louis-Style recipes I have wanted to try. In an effort to lighten up on the beef a little bit I decided on this Grilled St. Louis-Style Pork Steaks Recipe. This recipe has quite a few ingredients but actually is a very simple recipe. Because of the way the … Read more
When I saw this Orange Cashew Chicken Recipe I thought I would give it a try; because the addition of the cashews in the recipe sounded really good. This recipe is really heavy on the orange flavoring which could be cut back by reducing the amount of orange sections used in the recipe, or even … Read more
Here is another simple and good recipe that requires very few ingredients. It does require a little bit of time to put it together but is well worth the effort. The bacon adds a good flavor, and the onion and potatoes turn out tender and delicious. The next time you’re in the mood for chicken, … Read more
I was looking to put a meal together that I could set it and forget for a while to get some other things done so I decided on this Slow Cooker Baked Ziti Recipe. This recipe contains a lot of the ingredients you would find in lasagna. I don’t usually like to cook pasta in … Read more
If you like southwest seasoned food you have to give these Grilled Sonoran Hotdogs a try. The avocado pica de Gallo mixture gives these bacon wrapped hotdogs a unique flavor. They are a little bit of work to put together; but are well worth the effort. If you want to take grilled hotdogs to the … Read more
With football season starting next week and Monday being Labor Day I thought this would be a great time to post this Grilled Southwest Burgers Recipe. These are pretty hefty burgers that are large in size, moist, and have a delicious southwest flavor combination. You could decrease the size of these and use them as … Read more
This Smoked Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe makes a great side dish or can be served as a standalone dish for dinner or supper. This is a basic recipe that doesn’t require a lot of prep or cooking time. Give this one a try; it’s really good. Smoked Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Recipe … Read more
Clean Up Confessions If you have ever forgotten to use cooking spray in a pan or baking dish you know how much of a nightmare it can create. It can not only wreck the dish you are trying to create, but it can also make the after dinner clean up a real chore. It took … Read more
Berry season is in full swing here in upper Michigan. We just ended the strawberry season and now the red raspberries, purple raspberries, and blueberries are all ripening at the same time; how good can it get. It would be a shame to freeze all of them, so I like to use as many of … Read more
If you like the taste of Balsamic vinegar gives this Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Barbeque Sauce recipe a try. This is a little different from the customary type of barbeque sauce, but it’s really good. The Balsamic vinegar gives the sauce a little bit of tang and combines with the rest of the ingredients very … Read more
Fishing has been really good this summer here in upper Michigan, which has encouraged me to have fish on the menu at least once a week for supper. One of my favorite deep fried fish recipes is for Deep Fried Parmesan fish. This recipe creates a nice coating with a little bit of heat created … Read more
This Simple Macaroni Ham and Cheese Cold Salad Recipe is a great summertime recipe. It’s quick to put together and doesn’t require many ingredients; just be sure to allow enough time for the salad to chill. This is a great side dish or can be used as a standalone dinner recipe. Enjoy Simple Macaroni … Read more
If you’re a hunter or have domestic rabbit meats available give this Mushroom and Herb Rabbit Recipe a try. It has a delicious combination of seasoning and creates delicious gravy to serve over mashed potatoes, noodles or hash browns. I was going to use fresh mushrooms in this recipe, but the mushrooms that were available … Read more
Make sure you have some wet naps ready for this one. Sticky, gooey and delicious this recipe definitely takes a barbequed chicken to the next level. The ingredients in the sauce all seemed to work well together. It was a little spicy but very good. This is definitely one of my favorite barbecue recipes for … Read more
When things get busy it always nice to find a way to cut corners a little bit. This One Pan Skillet Spaghetti Recipe allows you to cook the spaghetti in the sauce. This recipe was a nice surprise because the dish tasted a lot better than I thought it was going to be. Actually, my … Read more
If you want to make grilled hot dogs to the next level give this Philly Cheese Steak Hot Dogs Recipe a try. The sirloin tip steak and the all-beef hot dogs complement each other so well it’s unbelievable. Don’t cheat on the hot dogs, the all-beef are a little more expensive, but they are well … Read more
If you like lemon or orange chicken, you have to give this Citrus Glazed Chicken with Toasted Almonds Recipe a try. There is a definite orange flavor in this recipe, and the use of the toasted almonds as a garnish makes this a unique and delicious dish. Watch the almonds close when you toast them … Read more