This is one of my favorite Venison Chili recipes. The flavors are hearty and full. The chili does not have a gamey taste. We process are own deer so bacon fat was added while grinding the meat. I believe you can taste just a hint of the bacon which adds to the flavor of chili. Between my husband […]…
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Venison Stroganoff
I am always looking for new venison recipes so the family doesn’t get bored with the same old venison recipes. Check out my Venison Gyros. This year, husband has made deer chili and deer jerky which are some of our favorite recipes. Tonight, I decided to try a Venison Stroganoff. It was great comfort food […]…
Bacon, Lettuce, & Pear?
Potato Gnocchi with Homemade Marinara, Sautéed Mushrooms, & Freshly Grated Parmesan
I have been wanting to try homemade gnocchi for a long time. I had a day off work and thought it would be the perfect time to experiment with potato gnocchi. There are many different recipes and techniques for making homemade potato gnocchi. I read several recipes and watched several videos before I just combined […]…
Crispy Pork Milanese from Food and Wine
Sugar Cookies via The Little Chef
Halloween is officially over, and the holidays are right around the corner. This sugar cookie recipe is simple, classic sugar cookie that I often made for holiday parties and dinners. It has been requested on a number of occasions. I found this recipe in one of my Grandmother’s old cookbooks, and I had actually lost it for […]…
Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta….New Family Favorite!
Indulgent Dessert with a Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake
This chocolate lava cake is rich, indulgent dessert. Even though sweets are not my thing, I enjoyed making this dessert and enjoyed eating it. One reason being I had an excuse to go buy some new ramekins, woohoo! I bought some great Pioneer Woman ramekins at Walmart for under $2 a piece available in lovely warm colors. This […]…
Fried Green Tomato BLTs
Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash
This is my next attempt at squash. I was inspired by all of the new fall squash recipes. This week, I decided to try butternut squash. Like the spaghetti squash, I was able to find a butternut squash for 99 cents at the grocery store. I obtained this recipe from Food Network. There is really nothing […]…
Chorizo and Potato Tacos… A Nice Twist for Taco Tuesday!
I love Mexican food! I love Margaritas! I have made different types of dips, enchiladas, and tacos. I wanted to try something a little different, and I found this recipe for chorizo and potato tacos. This recipe is easy because it is very likely that you have everything in your pantry. The chorizo is made […]…
Chorizo & Shrimp Paella with Smoked Paprika and Peas
Since I have been pumped to start cooking shrimp, I have been trying all types of new shrimp recipes. This recipe is one of my favorites. This is my second time making this recipe original recipe calls for saffron, and I was out so it didn’t put it in this time. Regardless still amazing! This recipe […]…
I love cooking!!! My Food Journey…. Tradition & Innovation!
So I have recently come to the realization that I love cooking. I find myself immersed in cooking shows, recipe websites, cookbooks, and my family’s old recipes. The summer time has only encouraged my cooking addiction. Raised in big, extended family where everyone has a garden, I find myself with an abundance of fresh ingredients and […]…