by Jerry | Jan 31, 2018 | DIY, Primal Cuts |
The simplest way to save yourself a ton of money on your grocery bill is to buy in bulk when possible. That includes meat purchases. What will save you even more money on your grocery bill is doing some of the work yourself. In previous posts, I’ve gone over how...
by Jerry | Nov 23, 2017 | Breakfast and Brunch, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Holiday Leftover Recipes, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Soups and Stews, Turkey Recipes |
My family spent a lot of time making memories. Most of them revolve around food. Some of my earliest childhood memories are connected to pot pies. While those were the frozen TV dinner variety, they were something I looked forward to after school on cold, rainy...
by Jerry | Sep 29, 2017 | DIY, Primal Cuts |
In earlier posts, I’ve shown you how to break down a whole beef brisket and a whole pork loin and turn them into a lot of different meals. Today we’re going to take on another big chunk of meat, the picnic ham. Don’t Let the Name Fool You:...
by Jerry | Sep 13, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Pork Recipes, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, South American, Texas |
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeGameTimeSaucy #CollectiveBias Getting ready for game day means more than just having snacks. It means putting out food that will impress everyone around the...
by Jerry | Aug 11, 2017 | Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Seafood Recipes |
I love cooking historic recipes. Whether it’s traditional Irish soda bread from the 1800’s, or Chicken Pilaf with Cilantro circa 1930’s America. Old recipes fascinate me. This recipe for poached whitefish is an adaptation of a 1670’s recipe...
by Jerry | Jun 30, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Asian, Gluten Free, Holiday Favorites, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Salad Recipes, Vegetarian |
Namasu is something of a mystical dish. This simple salad of daikon radish and carrots is as simple to make as the similar tsukemono (overnight pickles), but is ready in just about 15 minutes. Namasu has a tangy-sweet flavor and incredible crisp texture that makes it...
by Jerry | Jun 29, 2017 | Asian, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Salad Recipes, Side Dishes |
There’s no denying that macaroni salad is one of the definitive kings of the summer cookout. It goes perfectly with steak, grilled chicken, and is the perfect foil for anything slathered in barbecue sauce. The kids love it, the adults expect it to be around...
by Jerry | Jun 26, 2017 | Food for Thought |
Get those grills fired up… because it’s #CookoutWeek 2017! This week, I’m joining forces with over 40 food blogger friends to bring you delicious recipes perfect for every backyard BBQ, picnic, summer party, or cookout. We also have a fabulous...
by Jerry | May 27, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Asian, Comfort Food, Main Dish, Pacific Rim, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes |
There are certain recipes you know you just have to try the very first time you hear of them. You know the ones, don’t you? It’s that certain something that sticks in your memory once you’ve seen or heard of it. It won’t leave you alone...
by Jerry | May 8, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Asian, Breakfast and Brunch, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Sandwiches, Seafood Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian |
My family loves rice. And I mean loves it. My son’s favorite dish is something we call “Rice and Goop”, which is basically rice covered in sausage or beef gravy. For me, it’s fried rice or spam musubi. My wife will take rice in just about any...
by Jerry | Mar 9, 2017 | DIY, Drinks, Holiday Favorites, Kitchen Hacks, Recipes |
There’s no denying that green beer is an American St. Patrick’s Day tradition. And though it’s origins are shrouded in mystery, almost every bar serves up a version of this iconic drink on March 17th. But there’s no reason that you can’t...
by Jerry | Feb 13, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Bread and Quickbread, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Pork Recipes, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, Southern Cooking, Texas |
Sausage dressing is a staple at Southern tables, and not just around the holidays. I’ve used this recipe (or variations of it) to stuff Turkey, chicken, cornish hens, pork chops, and bell peppers. It goes with almost anything. It’s simple to make, and can...
by Jerry | Feb 7, 2017 | Asian, Beef Recipes, Comfort Food, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Sauces and Glazes, Side Dishes |
Everyone has their go-to Chinese takeout favorite. For my wife, it’s cashew chicken. For my son, lemon chicken with fried rice and plenty of soy sauce does the trick. But for me, it’s broccoli beef every time. I’ve got to have it. But I’ve...
by Jerry | Jan 30, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Asian, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Pacific Rim, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Regional Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian |
Rice. It’s an unassuming grain that also just happens to be the staple food of nations all over the world. It’s speculated that rice may have been cultivated in Japan for as long as 6,000 years. Rice was never a big thing for me growing up. I’m a...
by Jerry | Jan 18, 2017 | Appetizers and Tapas, Comfort Food, Holiday Favorites, Pork Recipes, Recipes, Southern Cooking |
A few weeks ago I was flittering around Pinterest and I stumbled on a pin for sausage balls. If you can believe this, I’d never heard of them. Not once. Ever. I showed the picture to my wife, who has heard of these little gems. She immediately launched into...
by Jerry | Jan 3, 2017 | Main Dish, Recipes |
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeyondTheSandwich #CollectiveBias It can be tough to get the family around the table. Family schedules are all over the place,. Everyone, including the kids, have...
by Jerry | Dec 13, 2016 | Main Dish, Pork Recipes, Recipes |
This is definitely a case of cooking by the seat of my pants. I was thinking about flavor combinations the other day while snacking on leftover pork roast with caramelized apples when before I knew it, I was making pork & apple empanadas. I don’t know of...
by Jerry | Dec 8, 2016 | Appetizers and Tapas, Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food, Dessert Recipes, Holiday Favorites, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Side Dishes |
This post for Cornish Hens with Sausage Stuffing is written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. #LoveThisHolidayTwist #CollectiveBias The Holidays are here,...
by Jerry | Nov 24, 2016 | Food for Thought, Holiday Leftover Recipes, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Sandwiches, Soups and Stews, Turkey Recipes |
These leftover turkey recipes are guaranteed to put a new spin on that leftover holiday bird. Some take just minutes to make, while others are more involved and adventurous. Fear not! Regardless of the amount of time you have or your level of leftover mastery,...
by Jerry | Nov 10, 2016 | Appetizers and Tapas, Asian, Dessert Recipes, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Vegetarian |
This shop for Berry Cheesecake Egg Rolls has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EasyHolidayEats #CollectiveBias Thanksgiving can be a hectic time of year, whether you’re the one hosting dinner or not. The...