This place is a variation of augratin potatoes. It’s easily prepared and gives an kicked up cheesy crunch to fried potatoes. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 medium size red potatoes Milk to cover potatoes 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese fresh ground sea salt, course groundRead More →

This is a tasty pulled pork sandwich. It’s simple to make. Here’s what you need. 4 small pork steaks 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce 4 slices mild cheddar cheese 4 Flatbread slices 1 peeled and thinly sliced red onion 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cupRead More →

Summer, Winter, Spring or Fall; I want soup. Today it’s subzero temperatures here in North Dakota. Nothing tastes as good as a hearty bowl of soup. I like to take what I have on hand and start building goodness. Today I had chicken for my base. Then I went thruRead More →

I’m still practicing making sushi. Here’s what I tried today. First I prepared Japanese rice according to package directions an then cooled it completely. I removed tails from 1/2 pound cooked small shrimp and patted them dry with a paper towel. Next I dredged the shrimp in flour lightly coating.Read More →

There’s a cooking challenge television program where contestants have to take leftovers and turn them into something entirely different. I’ve done that for years, so I think I’d do well on the show. Today I used leftover roast beef to make pasta and a stroganoff sauce. Earlier in the weekRead More →

This quiche combines shrimp, asparagus, mushrooms, shallots and cheeses. The result is rich and creamy and full of flavor. Winner Winner! Here’s what you’ll need. 14 “ pie crust 1 cup medium shrimp peeled and deveined 1 shallot thinly sliced 10-12 baby Bella mushrooms sliced 10 -12 cherry tomatoes quarteredRead More →

One of my favorite cakes has always been a spice nut cake with peanut butter icing. My sister in California; Ann Krouse used to make it. When I got hungry for it here in North Dakota I decided to give it a try myself. I didn’t have Ann’s recipe soRead More →

I’ve wanted for a long time to learn to make Sushi. Today I gave it a try and I’m still learning. It’s going to take some practice. My first try was pretty darn good. Taste Tester Tom deemed it better than the sushi we buy at restaurants. Thanks for hisRead More →

Oh yea! This is some good stuff. I combined the concept of Native American traditional fry-bread with the classic Philly Cheese Steak. So Good!! Here’s what you’ll need. 2 medium sized round steaks White vinegar 1/2 large red onion 6-8 mini red, yellow and red peppers olive oil Montreal SteakRead More →

Ok, this is a lemon lover’s dream. Moist, delicious and bursting with lemon flavor. The almonds (or as we say in Colusa County California: ammonds), and coconut are an added bonus. So Good – Winner Winner. Here’s what you need. 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup sour creamRead More →