My Mom had Stuffed Shells on the weekly rotation when I was growing up. Seems Ryan’s Mom had the same idea because he had stuffed shells a lot as a kid. Anyone else out there have the same experience? They weren’t bad, but I definitely got burned out on them. So much so that it […]
*Update! Since publishing this recipe, I was informed that cooking with acidic foods is not recommended in standard cast iron. This dish should be prepared in an enameled cast iron pan as the acid can potentially damage the surface of non-enameled cast iron. Otherwise, rock on with your bad self. We’ve got a giant lemon tree […]
Leftover ham from the holidays turns into a perfect pizza topper in this Leftover Ham Hawaiian Pizza. If you’re like me and have family in town after the big holiday, you need to feed a crowd. If you can do that and get rid of leftovers simultaneously, then it’s a double bonus! Did you make […]
Mahi en Papillote? Sounds fancy, right? I promise, it’s a quick weeknight dinner that can be on the table in less than 20 minutes. You’re going to want to “en papillote” everything after this! This recipe featuring blood oranges was crafted for my friends at Country Hill Cottage. They reached out about doing a YouTube […]
Mr. Simon LOOOOOOOVES ham. When I told him I was working on a holiday slow cooker glazed ham recipe, he flipped. But, bear in mind, that means the bar is set HIGH. He has high expectations for a super juicy, nicely seasoned, glazed ham. This recipe? Fully approved with the phrase, “we should have been […]
Chef Justin Beckett of Beckett’s Table and Southern Rail has a way to revolutionize Thanksgiving with the perfect turkey. Super juicy, full of flavor and a cinch to carve. Of course, it does require a bit of extra prep, but once you pop it in the oven, it only takes a little over an hour […]
Short Ribs are a double win. They’re relatively inexpensive and they remind me of one of my favorite dishes from growing up, pot roast. Once you get these little fellas cooked down, they fall off the bone and melt in your mouth. As for the sauce, it’s sweet, it’s dark and mysterious and it’s got […]
*Disclaimer: The beef for this “How to Grill a Steak” video was provided by 9F Cattle Co. Though free beef is always the best beef, I wouldn’t talk about it if I didn’t love it. Want to get the basics on how to grill a steak at home? Catch this easy six step video from […]
I’m back at it with the pressure cooker for this Spooky Split Pea Soup recipe. But, never fear. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can still make this recipe. I’ve got both versions of the recipe below. Of course, if you’d rather, you can join me on YouTube and watch how I whip […]
I need more sweet potatoes in my life and this is an easy way to serve them as a main course for dinner. Crock Pot, to the rescue for a healthy, speedy, weeknight dinner: Loaded Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes. Before you dash out the door in the morning, wash up some whole sweet potatoes, prick […]
This Turkey Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese Sub sandwich is literally grilled. It’s meant for the outdoor fun of tailgating or fall backyard parties. Super crazy easy, not a ton of ingredients and that fun “wow” factor because it’s larger than life. Everyone loves an over-sized sandwich, right? Of course, you can change out any of […]
Chili is one of my favorite things to cook, simply because it’s pretty hard to screw up and you can get crazy creative adding different flavors. I have published my Nutty Chili previously, but now I’m taking that recipe and making it tailgate friendly for all your football fun times. Hello, Frito Pie in a […]
