When I was young my mother made rhubarb pie. Each year we were given a gift of fresh rhubarb from the women who lived across the street. Later in life I discovered that strawberry rhubarb pie was even better. Today I made that delicious pie. Once again the rhubarb wasRead More →

Salmon is rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and decrease risk factors for disease. Plus all of that it’s delicious. This time of year I like to cook with lots of fresh herbs. I grow them in a planter boxRead More →

This is an easy to make pasta dish with a great combination of flavors. It’s a mixture of bacon and chicken enhanced with fresh herbs and vegetables. A dash of Thai bbq sauce kicks it up a notch. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 slices thick cut bacon 2 boneless, skinlessRead More →

Adding roasted red peppers to traditional pan fried pork chops creates a delicious, kicked up version of a old favorite. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 center cut pork chops 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons roasted garlic and red pepper seasoning divided 1/4 cup vegetable oil roasted red pepper Fresh groundRead More →

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 →