You don't need a bunch of ingredients or a lot of time to make a
delicious meal with scallops. A little bit of love and a minimal bit of skill
will bring out the sweet taste of the scallop to your palate. Here are
three quick and easy to make recipes for scallops that I hope you will ... Views: 879
Break out the sweat pants! Once again, it's time to stuff our faces and expand our waistlines on this wonderful American holiday we call Thanksgiving Day. Although turkey and football are the stars on Thanksgiving, I enjoy the variety of delicious side dishes and deserts that for some reason ... Views: 903
Football season is upon us once again. Whether you are a fan or a disgruntled spouse, there is no reason you can't have an enjoyable day stuffing your face. Walk away from the processed frozen appetizers at your local supermarket, and try these quick and easy to make appetizers next ... Views: 1419
My first experience with bratwurst came at the tender age of eleven. I had just moved to Wisconsin from Illinois, where kielbasa was the main sausage in my life. Polish sausage reigned supreme, and I was a proud pole living in a suburb of Chicago.
As we were driving into our new hometown, I ... Views: 1444
Crock-pot cooking gets a bad rap sometimes. Some people call it lazy cooking. I call it efficient cooking. With most households having two working adults, it's imperative that all non-family time is managed wisely. Many crock-pot recipes take only 5 - 10 minutes to prep. It can be placed in ... Views: 920
This sandwich recipe was inspired by a trip to New Orleans. I had heard about the famous muffuletta sandwich, and was excited to try it. I was not disappointed.
The main ingredients are salami, mortadella, Italian ham, provolone, olive salad dressing and of course, the muffuletta bread. ... Views: 1157
Crock pot recipes are perfect for football Sunday. When you wake up in the morning, just set up the crock pot with your favorite appetizer, barbecue or Sunday dinner and it will be ready to eat before, during or after the game. The last thing you want to be doing while the game is on is ... Views: 1510
Labor Day is right around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about what great meals you will prepare. Picnic and barbecue fare top the list, but you must also be prepared for a rainy outing. If you can't barbecue chicken on the grill due to a monsoon outside, try an alternative like ... Views: 1053
Now that spring is finally here, it's time to look at cooking with seasonal spring produce. Most of the fruits and vegetables in season now can be found year round at grocers around the country, but they reach their full potential during the spring. Artichokes, asparagus, avocados, beets, ... Views: 858
I have a special place in my heart for cheese; from Gouda to Colby, Parmesan or Mozzarella. Cheddar is better, but I would be remiss to leave out Swiss. In my book, if you top something with cheese, you only make it better. It explains why my favorite types of appetizers are cheese based, ... Views: 869
Casseroles are a great way to make a hearty, inexpensive meal for your family. My favorite ingredient to use in them is ground beef. There are countless recipes you can come up with using ground beef in your casserole dishes. If you have ground beef in your home, odds are you can put together ... Views: 2318
When you talk about good old fashioned comfort foods, meatloaf has to be near the top of the list. Not only is it quick and easy to make, it can also be very inexpensive and made with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. The recipe possibilities are endless. All you need is a ground ... Views: 1064
Along with Christmas and Thanksgiving, Easter is a holiday that is always accompanied by a major meal. My family usually has ham as the centerpiece, but have also enjoyed roast beef, turkey and duck. To me, the most enjoyable part of a holiday feast are the side dishes. There are countless ... Views: 893
Mother's Day is coming up, which means it's time to show your appreciation for your mom, wife or other mother in your life. One of the easiest ways to show your love is by taking over the cooking duties for your Mother's Day breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Since the mom usually does the ... Views: 891
It's easy to make mouth watering, fall off the bone pork ribs when you're cooking with a crock pot. Crock pots are perfect for cooking ribs because they cook at such a low temperature over a long time. The covered slow cooker seals in the juices of the meat while it's cooking. A broiler may ... Views: 761
Summer is a great time for crock pot recipes. It may be hot and humid outside, but you still need to make dinner for you and your family. You can’t barbecue every day. The weather won’t let you. Sandwiches and salads can be delicious, but sometimes you want a hearty meal at the end of the ... Views: 806