Sushi is a food that I never grow tired of, though that wasn’t always the case. The first time I had it, I hated it. Maybe that’s because it was in the Rocky Mountains, nowhere near a water source. You need water to have fresh fish and you need fresh fish to make good sushi. […]
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Thanksgiving Recipes for your 2020 Gathering
I hope everyone had a great Halloween. Now it is time to start looking forward to Thanksgiving! I know Thanksgiving is going to be weird this year, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still create some amazing recipes to enjoy with our small groups that will hopefully still be able to gather. Pumpkin is […]
Fajitas, not just for Fridays
Fajitas are one of my favorite things to cook. They can be incredibly versatile too. You can turn it in to a salad or even nachos. There are also a lot of options for how you make your fajitas, not just chicken or beef with some peppers. The classic fajitas are always going to be […]
Italian Food, Hearty and Versatile
Italian Food is one of those food genres that is hearty and versatile and covers a wide range of dishes. From fresh pastas to soups and then on to pizzas before heading over to seafood, Italian food covers it all. This might be an Americanized version of Italian food, but I’m going to let slide. […]
Sausage Goes with Anything
October sees the rise of soups and the arrival October fest, so sausage felt like a fitting feature for the Weekly Favorites this week. I like that this is a retirement community taking the time to make things a little extra fun for the residents. Plus, it’s Octoberfest. Beer and sausage. It doesn’t get much […]
Pizza, Pizza – The Weekly Favorites
Pizza has go to be the easiest go to meal at the end of a long day. It’s always a crowd pleaser. You can have it delivered. Pick it up. Make it at home. Pizza can even take the form of other foods. It’s amazingly versatile. There’s something amazingly satisfying about making a pizza at […]
Pastries are an Anchor to Any Meal
Pastries go great with any meal. Donuts for breakfast. Muffins and danishes for brunch. Bread for your sandwich at lunch. And the humble yeast roll to go with your dinner. Don’t forget your cake for dessert! This looks like something my grandmother would have made. She was almost famous for cooking. Those apricots in the […]
Sandwiches are the Most Versatile Food
Sandwiches are the most versatile food out there. You can stack almost anything between two pieces of bread and make something incredible. I actually saw a sandwich the other day made out of French toast. The possibilities are endless. There are people who have launched entire careers based off of the sandwich. And let’s not […]
Smoked Meats are for Everyone to Enjoy
I smoked a pork loin over the weekend, so I was inspired to write about smoked meats. This week. For some, smoked meats are a way of life. People have created entire empires based off of the life of smoked meats and barbecue. Smoked meats are also super easy make. I don’t know why I […]
Weekly Favorites – All Things Pasta
Pasta is such a versatile ingredient. From soups to casseroles to traditional Italian dishes to Asian cuisine, pasta covers a lot of ground. Pasta can be made from eggs and flour or from rice. It is very easy to make. Either way, pasta creates a base to create and entire dish from. Great for summer […]