This is a simple recipe that saves a lot of time because it cooks all day in the slow cooker. Cook the egg noodles and thicken the sauce at the end of the cooking cycle and it is ready to go on the table. If you’re looking for a set it and forget it recipe … Read more
Use your favorite store bought Italian sausage links, or make your own. The vegetables in this recipe turn this sandwich into a delicious combination of flavors. This is a simple recipe that cooks fairly quick – if you like sausage and pepper combos give this one a try; it’s really good. Italian Sausage peppers … 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
Brussels sprouts don’t seem to be one of the most popular vegetables in the world, but they are one of my favorites. The combination of maple syrup, vinegar, and butter turn these Brussels sprouts into a delicious side dish. If you like Brussels sprouts give this Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts recipe a try. You’ll love them. … Read more
These Garlic Beef Enchiladas are a little on the spicy side; but really good. It takes a little time to put them together, but it is worth the effort. I prepared this dish as written and thought it was a little on the salty side – you may want to salt the sauce to taste. … 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
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
The next time you’re in the mood for Chinese food give this Oriental Chicken Thighs Recipe a try. It’s a little on the sweet side; but really good. The Chinese five spice powder, and red pepper flakes, creates a delicious combination of flavors for this dish. This is a simple recipe that doesn’t require a … Read more
I was having a cookout and needed a side dish to go with the grilled chicken so I decided to put this Herbed Rice Pilaf on the menu. This is a simple recipe that you can have ready by the time the chicken comes off the grill. I prepared the recipe as written, and it … Read more
This is another simple and good recipe. This recipe doesn’t require many ingredients so chances are you probably have most of them on hand. The finished pork chops are tender, juicy, and delicious. I used boneless pork chops in this recipe, but bone-in would be good as well. Cooking time will vary depending on the … Read more
Steaks on the grill are always a nice treat so when I ran across this spice rub recipe I decided to give it a try. I used this spice rub on ribeye steaks and they were delicious. This is a fairly large recipe so you will have spice mixture left over to use on future … Read more
This Cracker Crusted Deep Fried Chicken Recipe uses saltine crackers as its main ingredient in the chicken coating. It makes the chicken nice and crispy and gives it a unique flavor. For brining the chicken the directions say 1 to 4 hours; but I was a little tight on time so I let it brine … Read more
This Shrimp Cold Salad Recipe makes a great side dish to go with your next cookout, or it is hearty enough to use as a standalone one dish meal. The recipe is quick, and simple to put together. Just be sure to allow enough time for it to chill a little bit before serving. … Read more
Even though summer is here we were all in the mood for chili; maybe because it hasn’t been all that warm. I had a very busy day coming up, and I also wanted to go fishing, so I decided to get out the slow cooker to save some time. This chili recipe is a little … Read more
If you’re looking for a good side dish to go with your next cookout give this Countryside Italian Cold Salad Recipe a try. This is a quick and simple recipe with most of the cooking time being for the pasta. You can make the salad ahead of time, or prepare it at the same time … Read more
In an attempt to keep things on the healthy side I decided to put this Fish Veracruz Recipe on the supper menu for Friday. This recipe is high in protein and low on saturated fat. This recipe surprised me; it was a lot better tasting then I thought it was going to be. I … Read more
I have never prepared Blondies before so when I saw this recipe I had to give them a try. These bars are very rich consisting of butter, brown sugar, with white and regular semi-sweet chocolate chips. They are very good and have a rich buttery flavor. The next time you in the mood for sweet … Read more
It seems like coming up with new recipes for lent can be a challenge. The market I usually shop at was running cod fillets on sale so I decided to put this Crunchy Deep-fried Fish Recipe on the menu. The fish has a nice crunch to it and is spiced up really well. My wife … Read more
