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Moroccan Spiced Venison Gyros with Spicy Tzatziki

Posted on November 24, 2015

One meat I always have an abundance every fall and winter is venison. I am always looking for new, innovative venison dishes. I love gyros and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. I spent a summer in college studying in the Atlas Mountains of Northern Morocco, and dishes like couscous and schwarma were some of my favorites. This […]…

Crispy Pork Milanese from Food and Wine

Posted on November 15, 2015

My family loved this dish. I went to the meat market and requested the pork cutlets. I believe having the 3 ounce cutlets contribute to the crispiness of the pork. I made a few small changes to the recipe. I used plain 100% apple juice instead of cider because that is what I had on […]…

Sugar Cookies via The Little Chef

Posted on November 12, 2015

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!

Posted on November 4, 2015

My brother sells Cutco knives which by the way I highly recommend. This is another recipe he sent from the Cutco Kitchen. He may have sent it because he wanted me to make it when he came to visit. No worries, I will definitely make this again and again….and again. I loved this dish! The […]…

Indulgent Dessert with a Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake

Posted on November 3, 2015

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 […]…

Grilled Flank Steak with Lemon-Herb Sauce

Posted on November 2, 2015

The best part of this recipe is the lemon herb sauce. I have made several different dishes with a lemon herb sauce, this lemon herb sauce is one of our favorites. I bought a great cut of flank steak at my favorite local meat market, Richard’s Country Meat Market. I didn’t have time the day […]…

Fried Green Tomato BLTs

Posted on October 29, 2015

We are well into fall, and the first frost will be here soon. My dad still has crops in the garden who fall victim to the first frost. He picked a basket of fresh green beans for me that I cooked tonight. My family loves a big pot of green beans, and if you toss in […]…

Thyme-Basted Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms

Posted on October 25, 2015

I have mentioned before that I buy pork loin often because it is a versatile cut of meat that is affordable. I always look for new, creative ways to cook my pork tenderloin. This recipe was really fabulous. I cooked about a 2 lb. loin, and I went back for seconds and discovered an empty […]…

Gruyere Mac & Cheese – Quest for the Perfect Mac & Cheese

Posted on October 24, 2015

Mac & Cheese is one of those childhood favorites. It seems like a dish that every Mom should know how to make from scratch. As I mentioned before someone had offered me as the go to person for recipes. I was asked about a good mac and cheese recipe. I was blank. I decided to […]…

Chorizo and Potato Tacos… A Nice Twist for Taco Tuesday!

Posted on October 20, 2015

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

Posted on October 12, 2015

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 […]…

Hot 2 Meat Italian Sandwich ….. Family Favorite!

Posted on October 8, 2015

This sandwich recipe is one of my husband’s favorites. I made it a while just experimenting. There is really nothing that crazy and unique about this recipe but it is definitely worth talking about. By my husband’s request, I made it again. I love a hot sandwich especially in the fall and winter. The first […]…

Red Wine Poached Pears….Perfect Dessert!

Posted on October 7, 2015

Amazing! These red wine poached pears exceeded my expectations in many ways. So if you are following my blog, if not I hope you will, you know that my brother and I are putting my dad’s abundant pear crop to good use making wine. Despite this, there are still so many pears that you can barely […]…

Grilled Sirloin with Pepper Salsa & Parmesan Fries

Posted on October 5, 2015

I love cooking steak. A good quality beef and the right cut are one of the keys to making the perfect steak. There are a lot of different tricks and techniques, and I am still experimenting with different methods. My husband sure doesn’t mind my little project. Here are a few of my conclusions. Do not […]…