Cooking, Creating, and Everything in Between
It’s almost Memorial Day, and nothing is more American than a good, old fashioned barbecue. When you add Maple Syrup– that quintessential American condiment, it takes your grill game to a whole new level. I recently tried some homemade maple…
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Yum Sesame Chicken is one of those dishes that everyone should have in the ‘ole recipe file. It is quick and easy, as well as deliciously saucy and tasty. On busy nights (such as, oh, I don’t know . ….
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Yum There are few things more comforting than Roast Chicken. The smell of it wafting through the air on a Sunday after church is enough to take you right back to childhood and Grandma’s kitchen. And when you combine it…
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Yum I use my oven as little as possible, in the summer. Herb Grilled Chicken is a quick and easy way to enjoy the outdoors and keep the heat from cooking outdoors, as well. The ridiculously delicious, crispy skin and…
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Yum Long was I on the lookout for a recipe for easy Sloppy Joes. Yes, of course you have your Manwich can. But I wanted a recipe that I could still make from ingredients I had on hand, even if…
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Yum My Mom always made Cornish Game Hens for Christmas Eve dinner. I remember how exciting it was when each of us had our own tiny chicken on the plate, for us to carve apart and eat without sharing with…
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Yum There are few meals more impressive than a Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb. The presentation, whether done in a crown or just a rack carved into chops at the table, is exquisite. Lamb is a beautiful, subtle meat with…
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Yum There is something so comforting about a thick, hearty stew bubbling away on the back of the stove on a cold day. You can break out a loaf of crusty bread for dipping, feeling warm all the way to…
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Yum When I was a kid, my Mom used to make a sticky, sweet, slightly savory chicken dish that we all loved. I now know it was a honey curry sauce she poured over the top, but as kids, we…
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Lodge Vs. Le Creuset I have long been a fan of cast iron cookware. I have tried just about every type of cast iron there is– from classic, vintage Griswold, to modern day Lodge, to luxury brands such as…
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