Advertisements This is one of those weeknight dinners that falls into the “semi-homemade” categories. While the sauce, meat and veg are all prepared from simple ingredients, this recipe does call for premade gnocchi. This is mostly a time saver, and if you have the time – you can certainly add in some hand made gnocchi.Continue reading “Chorizo & Vegetable Gnocchi”
Category Archives: Ground Pork
Smoked Italian Meatballs
Advertisements Spaghetti and meatballs are some of my personal favorites when it comes to a big family meal. Most everyone loves it, and it’s pretty easy to make and make well. But we all know it really hinges on the flavor of the meatballs. Most recently, I have been smoking my meatballs to give themContinue reading “Smoked Italian Meatballs”
My Best Smoker Recipes
Advertisements I am a year-round smoker, rain, snow, wind, or sunshine. I will find a way to be able to smoke some meats or veggies or pastas for our meal. If I have to set up a windbreak, use a wrap to insulate, or put up a shade, I will find a way to keepContinue reading “My Best Smoker Recipes”
Smoked Meatloaf
Advertisements Meatloaf is a quintessential, classic comfort food. There is just something that feels like home when you bring a meatloaf to the table. But let’s be honest, sometimes it can be a little bit boring. That’s why I’ve played around and tweaked that classic meatloaf recipe to turned it into a show stopping SmokedContinue reading “Smoked Meatloaf”
My Best Crispy Fried Recipes
Advertisements When it comes to crispy and fried recipes, I have got quite a few. I do love to make things that have a great crunch. A lot of the crunch comes from the dredging method. You can got for the three stage flour, egg wash, breading method. Or you can go for a wetContinue reading “My Best Crispy Fried Recipes”
Pork Pilaf with Roasted Asparagus
Advertisements When it comes to weeknight dinners, I always try to some up with meals that are well rounded, and tick all the boxes. This recipe for Pork Pilaf with Roasted Asparagus really does just that. You have a great combination of ground pork with a garlic and parmesan pilaf and then the addition ofContinue reading “Pork Pilaf with Roasted Asparagus”
Creamy Sausage & Mushroom Pasta
Advertisements Italian sausage and mushroom come together so well in a creamy sauce. Turning it all into an easy and flavor packed pasta #onepan dinner just makes it that much more enticing. I say it often but really all you need for a great simple weeknight meal is a protein (italian sausage), a vegetable (mushrooms)Continue reading “Creamy Sausage & Mushroom Pasta”
A Collection of Taco Recipes
Advertisements Who doesn’t love #TacoTuesday – I mean you can have classic tacos or you can have some super fusion tacos and still be celebrating this weekly tradition. My family loves tacos and YES we really do have tacos almost every single week. BUT – we do not typically have the same exact tacos everyContinue reading “A Collection of Taco Recipes”
My Favorite Spicy Recipes
Advertisements Spicy food is not for everyone – that is for sure. But when it comes to my own kitchen – I like for things to have spice that makes sense not just spice to melt your face off. I want to taste the flavors of the peppers to come through and enhance the dishContinue reading “My Favorite Spicy Recipes”
Mushroom Bacon Swiss Meatloaf
Advertisements Let me start off by saying…this is not your grandma’s meatloaf. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Classic Meatloaf recipe, but sometimes you need to take it to the next level. This particular twist was spurned on by a random post my husband sauce that was going for a sort of Philly cheesesteakContinue reading “Mushroom Bacon Swiss Meatloaf”