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Perfect Reverse Sear Tri-Tip and Chimichurri Recipe

September 7, 2024 0 comments

About a month ago I was up at a family cabin for a mini-reunion. In a surprise to me, I was tasked with making a tri-tip dinner. At the last minute. Without any prep beforehand and without some of my tools (especially a meat thermometer), I was nervous. Especially […]

Cooking green beans on a flat top propane grill for girls camp food

Girls Camp Meal Prep 101: Fun Recipes and Quick Tips

July 31, 2024 0 comments

Girls camp is a time of adventure, friendship, and growth. Food is not the main focus of camp. But it can make or break the experience. These camps create memories and forge bonds that can last a lifetime. When I was asked along with my wife to be in […]

Entrees

Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

May 17, 2024 0 comments

I love shrimp. They’re fairly easy and quick to both defrost and cook. So I love keeping a bag of frozen shrimp on hand for a quick meal. Add in an extra bit of flair and you’ve got a simple garlic butter shrimp scampi. Tender shrimp swimming in a […]

Appetizers, Desserts, Sauces and Condiments, Sides

Indulge in Ease with Simple Pudding Fruit Dip

April 26, 2024 0 comments

This is a simple and quick recipe that my wife and I have been using for years. For little get-togethers or when we’ve just been in the mood for a delightful snack. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. I’m about to share a secret weapon that never […]

Baked Goods

Quick Crusty Dutch Oven Bread – The Best Bread Recipe

February 22, 2024 0 comments

For some people (aka my wife), bread is everything. I enjoy bread but mostly see it as a vehicle for other foods and flavors. Especially most of the more bland store-bought breads out there. One great way to elevate bread is to make it yourself. So, here’s my best […]

Entrees, Sauces and Condiments

Breakfast Bliss: Chilaquiles Tostadas in Red and Green

January 6, 2024 0 comments

Experience breakfast bliss with a red and green chilaquiles tostadas recipe. Crispy tortillas, vibrant salsas, and perfectly fried eggs.

Appetizers, Sides

Simple Spinach and Feta Spanakopita Dip with Fried Pita

December 21, 2022 0 comments

This recipe comes once again from inspiration while visiting and eating at Mythos Restaurant at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Florida. My frozen butterbeer, fried potato and onion strings, and steak with gorgonzola butter recipes have all come from trips to Florida to go ride rollercoasters. Add spanakopita dip […]

Baked Goods, Sides

The Perfect Pillowy-soft Puffy Pita Recipe

December 15, 2022 0 comments

I’ve got an alliteration problem. See my pesto pizza pasta salad or my chocolate chipotle chili con carne. I’m back at it again. This time with a perfect pillowy-soft puffy pita recipe. I just can’t help myself. Sorry. I honestly wanted to make a spanakopita dip with homemade fried […]

Drinks

Delicious Blood Orange Cucumber Mint Infused Water

April 6, 2024 0 comments

I’ve come around to liking water, but for a while I wasn’t the biggest fan of the plain stuff. I wanted more flavor. Enter infused water recipes. Let me introduce you to this delicious drink. It’s an easy homemade blood orange cucumber water that’ll make your tastebuds dance with […]

Entrees

Heavenly Asparagus Pasta Tossed with Crispy Prosciutto

March 23, 2024 0 comments

Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes an abundance of fresh, vibrant produce. Especially some early spring asparagus. There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a plate of sauteed asparagus pasta adorned with salty, crispy prosciutto and a bit of parmesan cheese. This deceptively simple […]