Jason doesn’t eat chicken, so when he told me he was leaving town, I thought of all the poultry dishes I could make in his absence. The roasted chicken in this recipe was used later in the week in some awesome chipotle chicken tostadas. In one week, I had annihilated the entire bird. Roasted chicken is typically [...]

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I love tamales. Whenever I venture out to a Mexican restaurant and it’s on the menu, rest assured it’s my dinner. This fun casserole is ooey-goey good with just the right amount of heat. This meal is very satisfying and would be a complete meal with a small side salad. Cornmeal topped with a mixture [...]

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MMMmmm cobbler. How do I love thee. This is not your traditional recipe, it’s more of a spoon-bread with a burst of moutwatering fruit. The edges have a lovely crisp bite and the inside is soft and not too sweet. It’s just prefect. This dessert is too easy to make and requires ingredients that are readily available [...]

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This is my favorite St. Patty’s Day recipe that I stole from my friend Jon Scott. It can feed an army while you drink your head off. The slow cooker is the perfect way to go for this traditional dish, it can bubble away untended for hours in any event. Be sure to serve with crusty [...]

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I have a confession to make. I’ve never grilled pizza before. I’ve been to parties where friends have served it but I’ve never attempted the process. Stupid me. It is one of the coolest and easiest things to do. The grill added an extra depth of flavor to the dough and a crispy crust. Keep [...]

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Baked beans… Not from a can. It really should be done once in your life. Not that there is anything wrong with the canned kind. In a pinch, I’ve been known to dress them up with bacon, jalapeno and pineapple. These beans however are rich and tangy and have a significantly better flavor that its [...]

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Looking to feed an army on a budget? This beer braised BBQ pork butt is packed with flavor and is so easy to make- even a caveman could do it. Please note that you should dry rub the meat the night before for maximum flavors of chili, garlic, coriander and mustard and there is a cooking of time of roughly 4 [...]

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There is some food that doesn’t photograph well but tastes great. This is one of those recipes so I’m giving you a pretty pic instead. The beloved classic sandwich has been revamped into a hot, yummy dip. Melty and gooey cheese is surrounded by corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and served alongside rye cocktail bread squares. This is [...]

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Today is Ina’s birthday. We all need to raise a glass to her and celebrate this special day. This is one of those in a pinch, fabulous year round salads. Succulent chicken, crisp asparagus and fresh bell peppers are topped with an Asian vinaigrette of ginger, soy, sesame and peanut butter. So much robust flavor in [...]

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Call them what you want. Either way, these chocolate peanut butter balls, Reese’s or buckeyes will be gone in minutes. It’s as easy as melting a few ingredients together, rolling into balls and then dipping in chocolate. Cool and eat. You can save time by melting the chocolate in the microwave. These treats are so flippin good and addictive. Chocolate [...]

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