Bacon Cheese Garlic Bread, We were invited to a potluck. We offered to bring garlic bread. We thought we would test a new recipe we were working on. “Bacon Cheese Garlic Bread”, oh yeah we rocked this. This was quick, easy and ooey gooey great. Jam packed with crumbled bacon, two kinds of cheese and buttery garlic… There were no leftovers, darn. The…
Healthy Eating Made Easy: How Meal Prep Services Can Support Your Wellness Goals In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge. Busy schedules, limited time for meal preparation, and temptation from convenient but unhealthy food options often hinder our efforts to eat well. However, meal prep services offer a convenient solution to support your wellness goals and make healthy eating…
Creamed Garlic Soup with Toasted Cheese Topping, we love garlic, just about every way it comes. I had been thinking of doing a smoked garlic soup for a few weeks now. Rich, creamy and a garlicky sweet treat. So, I thought I would make some for our special Christmas Eve dinner. This may have been a little rough on our dogs. Not having…
Uncle Bubba's Brandy Bacon Jam. I can’t say it enough “Everything is Better with Bacon”! Our jam is a pound of bacon ends and pieces, slow cooked with onions, smoked garlic, and brandy in to a sweet and spicy burger topping. (Have you ever heard me say I LOVE BIG BURGERS!) Rich and savory, a great appetizer, topping on cheese and crackers,…
Pile O’ Ribs on the Tailgater, we both love ribs and tailgating! The problem is that rack of ribs take up a lot of space and tailgating grills tend to be on the small and portable side. I can triple the ribs on our little grill with a good rack. And that gave a lot of folks a big smile, they were tender and…
Fire and Ice Cajun Chicken Sticks. Tonight’s Date Night dinner is something my mother loved. We grilled up some Fire & Ice Cajun Chicken Sticks, with a Fire & Ice dipping sauce, Wings o’ Fire with a good blue cheese dipping sauce and a batch of Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers. Fire and Ice Cajun Chicken Sticks, my mother loved to get the whole family together…
Microphone Ready: A Beginner’s Guide To Hosting A Memorable Karaoke Night Are you ready to take center stage and host an epic karaoke night? Whether you’re planning a gathering with friends or organizing a party, hosting a karaoke night is the perfect way to have a blast. But where do you start? Don’t worry—this beginner’s guide is here to teach you how to host…
` 8 Meal Prep Tips to Make Your Week a Little Easier There's a growing debate about whether meal prepping is healthy. Spoiler alert: The answer is a resounding yes. But there's a catch. The quality of your meal prep hinges on the specific foods you select for your routine. Even so, meal prepping is a practical method for streamlining your weeks. You'll have…
Prairie Fire Redux, I have worked on this recipe for over 35 years, (hard to believe that I’m that old) and have fine tuned it to a religious experience. These are great for tailgating and Super Bowl parties and just great eats. These are creamy, tender beans with a thick, rich smoked cheddar cheese sauce and a bit of zip to them. I have…
When we dive into the art of cooking and baking, we quickly realize that the success of any dish is intricately tied to the quality of its ingredients. Among these, eggs emerge as culinary powerhouses, influencing everything from the fluffiness of omelets to the decadence of cakes. Yet, not all eggs are created equal. In this exploration, we'll delve into the profound reasons why…
Tenderloin Steaks for Date Night, so tender we could cut them with a spoon. Prime Meats are the perfect way to relax for a fine meal after a long week. Their tenderloin steaks came in a two pack of 8 ozs. each. We complimented them with some Butcher BBQ Private Seasoning and after a few minutes on our grill we had a “prime” dinner.…
Date Night Surf and Turf, this week we had a lot going on, Rat’s birthday (our 6lb. toy poodle rescue) and Date Night. So, we thought we would do a special dinner to include everyone. We did a nice 2 inch Sirloin, Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower, Smoked Chipotle Garlic and some skewers of Ginger Teriyaki Shrimp. All made for a beautiful night. Rat was happy,…