I almost always cook my ribs on the smoker, but this time, I wanted to cook them on the grill using indirect heat. I also have added some chunks of wood to the process to add that delicious smoke flavor to the ribs. I did […]
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SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD
I love pickles. Crunchy, cold, dill kosher spears are my favorite although I usually try to refrain from buying them as I can go through a jar in no time at all. And we can’t forget about Minnesota Sushi (ham & pickle roll-up) which is […]
FIVE CHEESES BROWN BUTTER CHILI MAC AND CHEESE
forget about all those cookies you’re baking these days and join me as I enjoy another bowl of warm, creamy mac & cheese. Five Cheeses Brown Butter Chili Mac & Cheese. Sounds dangerously good, I know. We can always hit the gym later, can we? […]
KETO / LOW CARB COLESLAW
My favorite, KFC coleslaw, has 19 GRAMS PER SERVING!!! That is a whole day of carbs, in one serving! This recipe may not be quite up to KFC coleslaw standards, but it is still pretty good…and only 217 calories and 2 grams of carbs!
Homemade Crusty Bread
When I first bought a KitchenAid mixer, I was all over bread baking. Totally addicted. But my inability to make a super crusty bread with a super squishy inside caused a brief bread baking hiatus. And then I re-discovered the ever-popular New York Times bread […]
Korean Pork Ribs
Breakfast for the girls today was hard boiled eggs, bacon, and an apple. Lunch was leftover Carne Asada London Broil for all of us. For dinner I had a few pounds of boneless pork country style ribs left so I decided to go with Korean style. I […]
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
I wasn’t quite expecting to be baking a decadent chocolate cake in the middle of August, but life and family like to change plans. Anyway, I’m glad they do because I finally get to share here one of my all time favorite desserts. German chocolate […]
Homemade Sloppy Joes
They are called Sloppy Joes for a reason and this recipe for Sloppy Joes doesn’t disappoint. Sloppy as ever, but without added fat or added sugar or ketchup, this homemade version is really quick to prepare, very tasty, reheats beautifully for lunches, but you better […]
How to Make Sauerkraut
Do you remember the dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding and his obsession with Windex? …Have a zit? Put some Windex on it. Unwanted mole? Put some Windex on it. Any weird physical ailment? Put some Windex on it. Have a stomachache? Eat some sauerkraut. Indigestion after meal? Eat some sauerkraut. Fatigue? Eat some sauerkraut. If […]
Homemade Caramel Sauce
Caramel Sauce that can be used on just about anything. It’s easy but decadent, perfect for any dessert that you want to make special. Rich with butter and cream, pure ingredients and no corn syrup. Put it in a cute little jar and you have […]
Paleo Cornbread Dressing
Are you absolutely sick of Thanksgiving food yet? I understand if you’re just over it. Most people are. Me, however? I’m still in love with holiday grub. Especially with this dressing. Every year, I wonder to myself why I only make it on Thanksgiving. I suspect it is […]
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving is almost here, folks! This is my favorite time of the year. Everyone’s in the holiday spirit, and I get to spend time with my loved ones that I hold so dear. Not to mention, stuff my face with a whole bunch of delicious […]
Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Waffles
Bright, citrusy, lemon gluten-free waffles stuffed with fresh blueberries. Slightly crisp on the outside; soft and pillowy on the inside. So good you’ll want to eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I rarely make breakfast. I mean, I do; it’s called Greek yogurt + […]
Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
Last year I was driving alone to visit a friend at school a few hours away. It was a gorgeous spring day; my windows were down and the music was blasting. “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies came on the radio. You know…. “Chickity China the […]
APPLE SLAB PIE
INGREDIENTS Dough: 3½ cups (500 grams) all purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2½ sticks (284 grams) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into ¼-inch pieces Ice water Filling: 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Cortland apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces ½ […]