I love a great bowl of chili, especially on a cold day. I’m not here to debate whether beans belong in chili (sorry Texas, I think they do). When it comes to chili, there is no one-size-fits-all recipe. Just as there are different types of chili peppers, there are different […]
Paella (pai·ei·uh) is a classic Spanish rice dish made with rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood cooked and served in one pan. Although paella originates from Valencia, it’s recognized as the national food of Spain. If you love cooking International food, you will fall in love with this comforting dish! I […]
While turkey may be the star of the Thanksgiving show, everyone will be talking about the best supporting actor…the Next Level BBQ Stuffing. This BBQ stuffing can be a meal on its own. While not a true “stuffing” since it never enters the turkey, one taste, and I don’t think […]
There used to be a time where if you put anything on a burger that was “weird” you’d be an outcast at backyard barbecues. “Whoa whoa whoa. Is that avocado you’re putting on that burger? Get out.” Luckily most of us have moved on from that way of thinking and are embracing […]
Full-flavored French onion soup. Makes a great meal by itself or a fantastic soup course. The secret to this lies in three parts: Vidalia onions, Gruyere cheese, and WINE! Buy the best beef broth you can, or better yet, make your own for a rich, full-flavored soup. And if you […]
If you love bacon, raise your hand. I’m raising both hands right now with three pieces of bacon in each hand. Bacon is magic. How can you possibly go wrong with peppered bacon coated with dark brown sugar and maple syrup with a little kick from red pepper flakes? This […]
I’m a huge fan of pancakes and waffles. I’ll eat them any time of the day. I grew up on the box mix ‘Bisquick’ and weekends of fluffy stacks of ‘Krusteaz’ at grandma’s house. I set out to find a truly delicious recipe that didn’t have all the extra fillers […]