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How to Roast Whiskey Basted Peameal Bacon + Video
Mar15

How to Roast Whiskey Basted Peameal Bacon + Video

Back-bacon isn’t just for breakfast anymore…try cooking a Whiskey-Basted Peameal Bacon Roast! Lovely for dinner alongside Colcannon or Boxty for a St. Patrick’s Day feast or Irish-inspired meal. Use Canadian whiskey & make this a true Canadian dish. How to Roast Whiskey-Basted Peameal Bacon: We are fans of peameal bacon at our house, and this roast is a lovely change from other peameal recipes we make. Type: Main...

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How to Cook Brisket-Style Pork Loin Roast + Video: Tailgating Central
Feb02

How to Cook Brisket-Style Pork Loin Roast + Video: Tailgating Central

Who wouldn’t want a Brisket-Style Pork Loin Roast for their tailgating party on Super Bowl Sunday? Now, if you live way up North like I do, there is a ton of snow & ice covering my BBQ outside…So, I’m roasting instead. How to Cook Brisket-Style Pork Loin Roast: This pork loin is dry rubbed & then braised to perfection in the oven to yield a super tasty result… A spicy, flavorful crust on the outside,...

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How to Cook Rice with Bacon, Tomato & Sweet Potato
Jan28

How to Cook Rice with Bacon, Tomato & Sweet Potato

Mission: Dinner Solution: Rice with Bacon, Tomato & Sweet Potato Tonight, I was ingredientally challenged in my kitchen, as it’s right before I go grocery shopping… I had bacon, one sweet potato, one tomato and some rice. I couldn’t remember a particular time I had combined these ingredients before, especially to create a main dish for dinner. Well, I just rolled with it, and this is what I came up with…A...

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How to Bake Turkey Pot Pie + Video
Jan26

How to Bake Turkey Pot Pie + Video

Do you have leftover turkey after a beautiful celebration? Make a Turkey Pot Pie! When I carve the turkey, I usually remove the most of the meat from the bones, and leave a little bit on, to save them for making a flavorful stock in the future. The leftover meat is reserved & frozen until I want to make a pot pie. Whenever I bake a pie, I make extra pie crust for future pot pies. So, yesterday, we were a bit busy &...

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How to Cook Hickory Smoked Ham Shank + Video
Dec30

How to Cook Hickory Smoked Ham Shank + Video

It’s the Holiday season & we’re still celebrating with this gorgeous Hickory Smoked Ham Shank! Don’t be afraid of these large cuts of meat. They may take a while to cook to your liking, but hams are easy to cook. Now, don’t just think it has to be a Holiday to cook ham…this is a great dish to make on a weekend, and then use the leftover ham during the week! A really tasty time saver for breakfast,...

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How to Cook Open-Faced Steak Sandwiches
Dec24

How to Cook Open-Faced Steak Sandwiches

Open-Faced Steak Sandwiches are a really tasty & quick go-to meal. As much as we enjoy our turkey for Christmas dinner, leftovers the next day, hot turkey sandwiches with gravy the next day, and cold sandwiches or for a cold platter the next day… A change for something different is called for when it’s leftover week! A welcome change at our house is open-faced steak sandwiches with a beautiful array of luscious...

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How to Roast Smoked Paprika Potato Bites + Video
Nov17

How to Roast Smoked Paprika Potato Bites + Video

Roasted Potato Bites are a super easy side dish for so many main dishes, not to mention delicious & very inexpensive. They are not fried, so they are much healthier than fries, and with less fat than mashed potatoes with butter & cream. The smoked paprika on these potato bites makes you crave them over & over. A perfect combination, and a wonderful addition to your cooking repertoire. How to Roast Smoked Paprika Potato...

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How to Roast a Whole Chicken + Video
Nov15

How to Roast a Whole Chicken + Video

Whether it’s a weeknight or a weekend, a Whole Roasted Chicken is such a treat, even if it’s on the regular. I don’t know how you could get tired of it. You have a beautiful dinner, more meat for leftovers, as well as the ability to stuff the bird and have a built-in side dish. Roasting a whole chicken takes roughly an hour in the oven, and what’s great about that is you can pretty much set it and forget about...

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How to Roast Smoked Paprika Whole Chicken + Video
Nov15

How to Roast Smoked Paprika Whole Chicken + Video

This Roasted Smoked Paprika Chicken is an A+ meal that’s simple to make, and will cause more deliciousness than you can shake a stick at. One of my favorite things to cook is a roasted chicken, because you can get a lot of flavor on it, in it, set it & forget it, and in about 1 hour’s time, you have a hearty, tasty meal that everyone loves served with almost any side dish. The smokey flavors of the smoked paprika, as...

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November Food Holidays & Events
Nov01

November Food Holidays & Events

Here are November Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here and there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Georgia Pecan Month: How to Bake Pecan Pie: Georgia Pecan Month Browse Pecan recipes, Nut shows, Nut recipes Vegan Banana Pecan Muffins How to Bake Rose’s Pecan Cookies Cooking Shows: Nuts Recipes + Reviews Good Nutrition Month:...

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How to Cook a Last Chance Omelet: Haunted Refrigerator Day
Oct30

How to Cook a Last Chance Omelet: Haunted Refrigerator Day

October 30th is National Haunted Refrigerator Day… (cue scary music – lol) Have you ever looked in your refrigerator, and what you see convinces you that your refrigerator must be haunted! What you thought was there is gone, and what is left isn’t considered to be edible. Just miserable pieces of cheese, a celery rib, a slice of bacon, a tomato. The two carrots looking at you are small. There’s about a cup of...

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How to Cook Cardamom Roasted Whole Chicken + Video
Oct28

How to Cook Cardamom Roasted Whole Chicken + Video

This Cardamom Roasted Whole Chicken will completely hit the spot, if you’re looking for something hearty & delicious. Roasting chicken is one of the easiest meals you can possibly make for your family. If you’re in university, you can get some real bang for your buck, so to speak, because you’ll have leftovers from a whole chicken. Also, it’s less expensive per pound to purchase chicken that hasn’t...

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3 Unique Sandwich Ideas: National Kraut Sandwich Week
Oct15

3 Unique Sandwich Ideas: National Kraut Sandwich Week

National Kraut Sandwich Week is here with these cabbage salad ‘wiches serving up serious taste bud enjoyment. Numerous sandwiches can be paired with sauerkraut, or any kraut, to give them extra tang & substance. This goes especially well with sausages, franks & meatballs. Brisket & Apple Sandwich with Kraut: A nice sandwich of leftover brisket on fresh French bread with a generous spoonful of kraut, and topped with a...

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