We love flatbread sandwich wraps. Here’s a variation that was pretty tasty. Here’s what you’ll need. 2 scant cups flour 1 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground sea salt 1 teaspoon pesto seasoning 3/4 cup milk 3 1/2 tablespoons real butter. 5 slices thick cut bacon cut in halfRead More →
Once again credit for this delicious recipe goes to my son Val Craigo. When Val made these sandwiches he did them entirely on a pellet grill and the Smokey flavors were very good. I don’t have a pellet grill so I did it a bit different. Although the sandwich wasRead More →
This version of meat loaf has an extra burst of Southwestern flavor and a surprise cheesy center. Here’s what you’ll need. 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 1/4 white onion thinly sliced 6 chopped mini red, yellow and orange peppers 1 chopped jalapeño pepper with stems, seeds and membrane removedRead More →
Taste Tester Tom recalled this dish as a favorite from his childhood. So – I gave it a try based on his recollections. He said I nailed it! Winner Winner. I used bone-in chops but I think boneless would be better. Here’s what you’ll need. Olive oil 4 boneless centerRead More →
I’ve been experimenting with making beef jerky at home. It’s really pretty simple. I started with beef but want to try other meats and fish. For now, here’s how I did the beef jerky. Here’s what you’ll need. 3 lb round roast 1/4 cup liquid aminos or soy sauce 2Read More →
Making nachos from scratch is pretty simple. The taste is superior to what you might get in restaurants or pre-packaged. By making your own taco seasoning and your own nacho sauce you’ll kick up the flavors. If you’re going to do this read your whole recipe first and pre-measure everythingRead More →
Guacamole is always a good snack or buffet item. This one is very simple and quick to prepare. Here’s what you’ll need. At least 4 ripe avocados 10-12 cherry tomatoes 2 green onions Lime juice Fresh ground sea salt to taste Red pepper flakes Cut avocados in half and twistRead More →
If available at a restaurant, we always order roasted red pepper soup. Recently I purchased some great organic red peppers and thought it was the perfect opportunity to try making this delicious soup. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 large red bell peppers 1/2 large white onion chopped 2 teaspoons gratedRead More →
I tried this cake yesterday. Although delicious it didn’t work well as a layer cake. If I make it again I’ll do it in a 9×13 cake pan. It is iced with cream cheese icing. It was a favorite cake that my mom made, but thinking back, she always madeRead More →
My all time favorite comfort food meal is pork chops, corn and mashed potatoes with gravy. With that in mind, today I tried to kick it up a bit with spices and fresh red bell peppers. Winner Winner! Here’s what you’ll. 2 thick bone-in pork chops vegetable Oil 1 freshRead More →