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Jul 14

Slow Cooker Brisket

Nothing brings down your day more than a downpour when you planned on grilling outdoors.  When the weather's not behaving as you would like, try out this amazing "smoked" brisket that can be made in the slow cooker.  Prepare your meat the n (read full article)

barbecue, mexican food, Recipes, slow cooker

Jul 07

A Summer-Time Favorite--Peach Cobbler

What goes better with a great backyard barbecue than a fantastic dessert?  This super easy peach cobbler is a winner! Served with vanilla ice cream, this recipe is sure to be a hit.  I cut this recipe down to serve two, however I will make (read full article)

desserts, Recipes

May 07

Lechon Asado con plátanos--Cuban Pork Roast With Plantains

This dish was inspired by the meal that Chef Matt enjoyed in Key West at El Meson De Pepe (full review for this wonderful restaurant can be found at The Goode Life .) Fried sweet plantains and yellow rice compliment this Cuban Pork Roast perf (read full article)

Cuban food, Recipes

Apr 30

Greek Pizza--An Explosion of Tastes

 This rich and decadent pizza is a beautiful symphony of delicious flavors.  This extra crispy pizza crust is topped with feta cheese, spinach, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, and marinated chicken. Your taste-buds are in (read full article)

Greek food, Recipes

Apr 23

Three recipes in one: meat sauce, lasagna, and garlic bread sticks

I have quite a treat for you this week, not one, not two, but three amazing recipes.  What could be better than comforting lasagna smothered in homemade meat sauce, with warm garlic bread sticks.  This meal took a bit of time to make, but m (read full article)

i, Italian food, Recipes

Apr 13

Kolaches--not just for breakfast

Nothing makes waking up better than a fresh, hot kolache.  However, these sausage rolls aren't only intended for mornings.  Kolaches can be enjoyed any time of the day!  I made these on a Friday evening so that breakfast would be all (read full article)

breakfast food, Recipes, snacks

Mar 31

Sweet and Sour Pork

My absolute favorite dish to get at Asian restaurants is sweet and sour chicken or pork.  This sweet and sour pork is fairly easy to make, and it is definitely easy to eat! Ingredients: 1 pound of pork loin, cut into 1 1/2 sized pieces 2 cup (read full article)

Asian Food, Recipes

Mar 18

A different twist on stew: Italian sausage and pumpkin stew

This unique take on stew is quick, easy, and delicious!  What a wonderful way to end the day.  This dish will be on the menu for years to come.  Give it a try and you will surely agree! Ingredients: 4 mild Italian sausage links 2 ta (read full article)

Recipes, unusual foods

Mar 14

Awesomely Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, satisfying, and did I say peanut butter.... It's hard to find someone that doesn't love peanut butter and what better way to enjoy it than in a simple cookie. That's why I've always loved making them and now I (read full article)

desserts, Recipes

Mar 08

A Latin American delight: Empanadas

This weeks post will be an Off The Menu first: Chef Matt vs. Chef Megs!  Megs has made empanadas her way, while Matt has changed his slightly.  Note that the fillings in both versions are made with the same recipe. Meg's baked version is ma (read full article)

Food Competitions, latin food, Recipes

Mar 02

Its pizza night!

 There is nothing better than a cheesy, delicious pizza pie!  This recipe is neither too time consuming, or difficult, so you can make any night pizza night.Crust Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 package active dry yeast  1 cup warm w (read full article)

Italian food, Recipes

Feb 28

Sopapilla Time

So maybe you want sopapillas for dessert, hey it happens especially after you eat some great Mexican food. Maybe, your at home and you just finished up that meal so what do you do? Ok, I got a solution for you but I hope you have at least a small fr (read full article)

desserts, mexican food, Recipes

Feb 25

An authentic Italian meal--Eggplant Parmesan

 Ingredients:1 large eggplant, cut into half-inch slices salt 1 large egg, beaten 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs olive oil 3 cups spaghetti sauce 1/4 teaspoon dried basil shredded mozzarella cheese grated Parmesan cheese Steps: Preheat (read full article)

Italian food, Recipes

Feb 17

Cold days call for chili

 Sadly, the groundhog saw his shadow on February second, leaving us with six more weeks of winter.  Fortunately, you can warm yourself up with this hot, delicious, slow cooker chili. Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (you can use ground b (read full article)

Recipes, slow cooker

Feb 03

Fantastic Kraut Burgers

Ingredients: 2 T warm water 1 package or 2 1/4 t yeast 1/2 t sugar 3 c flour 2 T sugar 1 t salt 3/4 c + 2T of scalded milk 2T shortening 1 egg slightly beaten 1 medium onion minced 1 T olive oil 2 cloves garlic minced (I always have the kind that (read full article)

inspiration to cook, Recipes, unusual foods

Feb 03

Chicken Alfredo: Forever An Italian Favorite

 There's a reason Chicken Alfredo is an Italian classic.This dish is well worth the time and effort that it takes to make it. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh or jarred (read full article)

inspiration to cook, Italian food, Recipes

Feb 03

Turkey Tacos Anyone?

Turkey tacos...my favorite! These tacos are delicious, and as an added bonus, they are healthier for you too. My secret is that I use ground turkey in place of ground beef. I have been perfecting the seasonings that I use since my college days (read full article)

mexican food, Recipes

Feb 02

Not Your Average French Bread Pizza

Yes, anybody can make French bread pizza. You get some sauce, slather it on the bread, throw some mozzarella cheese on there, maybe some pepperonis and then ya just put it in the oven. However, these aren't your average Italian bread pizzas, because (read full article)

inspiration to cook, Italian food, Recipes

Feb 02

Chicken Flautas Tex Mex Party

Chicken Flautas are a Tex Mex favorite of mine but usually I only get them at restaurants because they can be a little challenging to make....not because they are complicated but because it involves using hot oil. Yes, watch out because you could (read full article)

inspiration to cook, mexican food, Recipes, Texas

Feb 02

Manicotti For Any Occasion

Manicotti is almost too good. My Italian mother made it the best when I was growing up and now I must treat myself to it on occasion. Speaking of occasions, this dish goes over very well with having guests over. You almost can't go wrong at least (read full article)

inspiration to cook, Italian food, Recipes

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