Grilled Pepper and Onion Hot Dogs are a tasty and simple variation of the traditional American hot dog. This recipe elevates the standard hot dog by topping it with sautéed peppers and onions, providing a flavorful and visually appealing topping guaranteed to wow. The blend of sweet and savory tastes will leave you wanting more. … Read more
Winter here in Upper Michigan has been really nasty. I finally gave up on waiting for warmer weather and decided to fire up the grill in the subzero temperatures. This Grilled Queso Burgers recipe is quick and simple to put together. I was looking for something a little different in a grilled burger and this … Read more
One of my wife’s friends gave her a few beets from the garden, and seeing that it has been years since I have canned pickled beets, I decided to prepare a couple of jars. I used a canning recipe and decreased the ingredients to an amount suitable for the number of beets I had on … Read more
We have had a lot of rain here in Upper Michigan which has made the wild Chanterelle Mushrooms very plentiful. I have a large number on hand so when I saw this Chicken Marsala with Chanterelle Mushrooms recipe I decided to use some of them and give this recipe a try. The mushrooms, tarragon, and … Read more
This Slow Cooker Maple Country Style Ribs recipe is very easy to put together requiring almost no prep time, but 7-8 hours in the slow cooker freeing up a lot of time to enjoy your day. I added 2 teaspoons of instant tapioca to the recipe to thicken the sauce. Slow Cooker Maple Country Style … Read more
What a great time of year for recipes that utilize the use of fresh produce. This Ratatouille with Chicken Recipe is delicious and is a great way to use some of that summer squash and eggplant. This is a simple recipe that is easy to prepare and cooks fairly quickly so you can have supper … Read more
I love the fresh berry season and blueberries are one of my favorites. This Blueberry Crumbles for Two recipes is just right for two people. This recipe requires very little prep time and bakes in less than half an hour. Serve it warm with ice cream and it is a delicious desert. Blueberry Crumbles for … Read more
Fire up the grill and give this Grilled Sausages with Bell Peppers and Onions recipe a try. The red bell peppers and sweet onion give this sausage sandwich a delicious flavor. There are a lot of flare-ups from the sausage so keep a close eye on the grill when grilling them. Grilled Sausages with Bell … Read more
With summer fast approaching I thought it would be a great time to put together these Frito Pie Hot Dogs. This recipe is simple and quick and you and your guests will love them. This is a great recipe for a summertime party or looking into the future a great game day recipe. Fire up … Read more
This grilled Roadhouse burger is delicious. It is so thick it is hard to eat, but well worth the effort, because it is loaded with delicious condiments, with a garlic sauce defiantly highlighting the burger. My son was home for the weekend when he made these I knew once the weather was nice enough I … Read more
This Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe is a chocolate lovers dream. Cocoa and chocolate chips go into this recipe to create a rich chocolate flavor, and the zucchini turns into a nice and moist delicious treat. If you looking for a great end of the summer recipe give this Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe a try; it … Read more
Fresh from the blackberry patch and into the oven – these Blackberry Muffins are moist and delicious. This is a simple recipe that requires very little prep and cooking time. Serve them warm topped with butter and they turn into a special breakfast treat! Blackberry Muffins Recipe Author: Larry Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: … Read more
Fresh blackberries, cream cheese, and a hint of lemon make this no bake blackberry pie a delicious treat. Blackberries are very abundant her in Upper Michigan this year and I like to use as many of them fresh as possible. It has been years since I have eaten a no bake blackberry pie. I was … Read more
Wild Chanterelle mushrooms and zucchini fresh out of the garden adds up to a delicious summertime treat. This is a simple side dish recipe that doesn’t require much prep or cooking time. If you’re not a mushroom forager purchase them from the store and substitute Portabella mushrooms for the Chanterelle’s. Sauteed Chanterelle Mushrooms and Zucchini … Read more
These pork chops turn out tender, moist, and delicious. This recipe uses anchovy paste, and honey to aid in the browning of the chops. I have never used anchovy paste as an ingredient so it made me a little nervous as to exactly what kind of flavor impact it would have on the chops – … Read more
This Sauteed Summer Squash Recipe is quick and simple to put together and a great way to use up that extra zucchini. The squash is sliced thin so it cooks quickly. This is a delicious side dish that would go great with almost any grilled meat or fish. If you have summer squash on hand … Read more
When I first looked at this recipe I thought, It looks OK, but it was much better than that. The peach preserves, fresh peach, along with a little heat from a jalapeno and cayenne pepper turned this dish into a delicious combination of flavors. It does take a little time to prepare because of the … Read more
Foraging for mushrooms is one of my favorite hobbies this time of year. With the right amount of moisture they are very plentiful. I was out doing a training session with a new English setter puppy we purchased for bird hunting when I came across a large batch of Chanterelle mushrooms. That ended my training … Read more
Strawberry season is here in Upper Michigan so I thought it would be a great time to post this Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Ice Cream Recipe. The sweet strawberries with the sour flavor of the rhubarb make for a delicious combination of flavors – and the opportunity to use fresh fruit makes it even better. This … Read more
Sticky, gooey, and delicious! These Barbecued Chicken Kebabs have a delicious combination of flavors, they do take a little time to prepare, because of the time the chicken marinates in the bacon spice mixture, other than that this is a simple recipe. I prepared the recipe as written with the exception of the amount of … Read more
