Eureka! Sometimes I amaze myself, with Liz gone the past couple of days it’s been all up to me to get meals on the table for the family. So I decided to experiment with some seasonings that she doesn’t necessarily like, or at least the amount. I’ve been seeing some chefs on TV preparing their […]
Italian Sliders
We’ve been spending a lot of time in the kitchen lately adding new recipes to our recipe box. Some have been new creations that I have concocted, some have not made it past the planning phase (Liz needs to reign me in sometimes) and some are new variations on old ideas. These Italian Sliders kinda […]
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Making a satisfying meal for a busy family doesn’t need to take the entire evening. I’ve learned over the years that it’s more important to spend what little time we can carve out of our busy schedules with our family. And with Doug still learning the in’s and out’s of cooking (even if he won’t […]
Holiday Menu: Main Dishes
We are back again today, continuing our Holiday Menu. We have shared appetizers including the fun Santa and his Reindeer, and side dishes with our family favorite, Hashbrown Potato Casserole. Today we are tackling Main Dishes; ham, turkey, prime rib, etc…there are lots of options. We fix our Ham pretty typically with a brown sugar […]
Grilled Pork Ribs
Pork Ribs aren’t really your typical budget friendly meal, but occasionally you need to splurge and stretch your budget. To get the most for our money we like to use Spare Ribs, there is a little more waste to them but the cost savings balances it out. Besides, Doug got the chance to try out a new […]