Hoecakes (A.K.A. Johnny Cakes) – Call ’em anything, they’re amazing
If you’ve followed along with this blog for any length of time, you’ll probably know that I’m the California born son of a very Southern family. We didn’t eat the same kinds of food at home that most...
View ArticleLemon Garlic Mashed Potatoes
It’s a weekday. It’s dinner time. You need a side for that gorgeous plum glazed chicken you just tossed in the oven. It’s time to whip up some mashed potatoes. But not just any old mashed potatoes....
View ArticleHow To: Spatchcock a Turkey – And the perfect turkey seasoning recipe
One of the best methods for evenly and perfectly cooking a turkey is to spatchcock (or butterfly) that bird. When you spatchcock a turkey, you expose a more even portion of the meat and skin to the...
View ArticleBeer and Onion Braised Pork Roast – Possibly the best pork you’ll ever eat.
Let’s face it. Meat is getting more expensive. That being the case, it’s not enough to grab a “cheap” (bring on the air quotes!) cut of meat and make a good meal. You have to do something amazing with...
View ArticleCaprese Salad – A modern take on a classic summer salad
It’s the hottest summer on record since people have kept track of these things. AC units are struggling, and I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to do is fire up my stove to cook a meal....
View ArticleAir Fryer Roasted Acorn Squash with Honey (Oven Method included)
I think most people get nervous over the idea of cooking acorn squash for the first time. But in reality, acorn squash can be treated just like a pumpkin or potato (They’re just a lot harder to peel.)...
View ArticleEasy Everyday Lentil Soup with Sausage – DASH diet friendly
We all need a few great one-pot recipes for no-fuss weeknight meals. Something you can just toss together, but is also healthy, hearty, and filling. This simple lentil soup with sausage ticks those...
View ArticleSimmered Chicken and Onions – Japanese nimono style chicken recipe
If you’re looking for a dead-simple way to cook the most succulent and juicy chicken you can imagine and do it on a budget, you’re in the right place. This simmered chicken and onion recipe is based on...
View ArticleFennel and Herb Crusted Pork Roast – All the flavor you’ll ever need
The ability to cook by the seat of your pants can be a benefit at times. For example, I was in a rush to find something for dinner that would both feed my wife and myself for the night, and serve as a...
View ArticleCreamed Chipped Beef on Toast (A.K.A. Shit on a Shingle ): classic comfort food
Welcome to part one of a deep-dive into a true American classic food, Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast. (Also known as S.O.S., Same old Stuff, Same old Shit, Shit on a Shingle, and Stew on a Shingle.)...
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