Advertisements I’ll be the first to admit that baking is not my strongest skill. But I will try to make just about anything. And I have tried several different carrot cakes in the past with some success but this one was the winner. I sat down and thought on the basics then added a fewContinue reading “Walnut Carrot Cake”
Category Archives: Recipes
Marinated Chickpeas
Advertisements Sometimes you just need a really simple side dish to bring to a holiday meal – or to meal prep part of the week’s lunches. This recipe for Marinated Chickpeas is so easy to put together and can stay in the fridge for about a week. They are great as a snack, and excellentContinue reading “Marinated Chickpeas”
Chicken Teriyaki Pizza
Advertisements Pizza night is such a fun night and a great opportunity to test out new flavor combos on your family. If you are wanting to get a little bit more international with your meals, pizzas are a great way to bring in something unknown and make it approachable. A pizza is basically a carbContinue reading “Chicken Teriyaki Pizza”
Caesar Salad Smash Tacos
Advertisements If you haven’t jumped into the world of Smash Tacos yet – you and your family are truly missing out. Smash tacos are a whole new way to make delicious tacos using all sorts of ground meats and cheeses. They are also a great way to make a delicious fusion taco to combines someContinue reading “Caesar Salad Smash Tacos”
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”
Stuffed Crust Pizza
Advertisements Pizza Night is one of my family’s favorite dinner events. We have one most weeks, and not just on Friday. Once I learned how easy it could be to make pizza dough from scratch, I never turned back. Homemade pizza is one of my “always on hand” dishes because all you really need isContinue reading “Stuffed Crust Pizza”
Garlic Hummus
Advertisements When it comes to dips and spreads, I like to make them myself whenever I can. That way I know exactly what’s in it. Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip or spread that is served very often with any meal that includes pita breads. There are a few different versions, based on theContinue reading “Garlic Hummus”
BBQ Pasta & Sausage
Advertisements When life is in full swing and you have work and school and activities and work and school and gardening and baking and work and school…..you need simple meals that still taste great. One pan meals are always a great place to start when you are strapped for time. You can still be veryContinue reading “BBQ Pasta & Sausage”
Smoked Mac & Cheese
Advertisements There are so many many ways to make a fantastic mac & cheese. You can use different types of cheese, different types of pasta and different methods of cooking. To make this Smoked Mac & Cheese, we will use the classic style of mac and cheese and then put it in the smoker toContinue reading “Smoked Mac & Cheese”