I’ve seen a ton of Dr. Pepper and cola bbq recipes floating around for quite some time now. Honestly, I wasn’t the least bit interested in trying any of them out anytime soon. My husband, however, had other plans. He found a recipe for Dr. Pepper ribs “he wanted to make”. He bought ribs, the…
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Hungarian Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash / Szekely Gulyas
This Hungarian Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash / Szekely Gulyas, without a doubt, will be one of the best sauerkraut dishes you’ve ever eaten. Delicious, melt in your mouth pork simmered all day with sauerkraut, paprika and veggies – finished with sour cream. Seriously One of The Best Sauerkraut Dishes EVER This Hungarian Pork and Sauerkraut…
Asian Inspired Meatloaf
Meatloaf. As kids, it was a dreaded dinner for most, typically served with lumpy mashed potatoes and a mushy vegetable. It was many a moms last minute, throw it together dinner, made without much love. Blah. I’ve always had a soft spot for meatloaf. My mom made a mean one, wrapped in bacon – good,…
Mexican Style Rice
Rice is a staple in my home. It’s cheap, versatile, filling and delicious. Rice can be a side dish, a filler, a main course, a dessert – the possibilities are endless. The art of rice is learning how to cook it properly. There are different techniques for the taste and texture you are trying to…
Mustard Marinated Tender Beef Round Steak / Blade Steak
Beef prices have been absolutely outrageous lately! Out of control! Now, when it comes to beef, there’s nothing more I’d rather eat than a tender and succulent filet mignon. When the price is right, we buy a tenderloin, cut it down into 6 oz – 8 oz steaks and freeze them for an occasional treat…
BBQ Pork In The Oven
Get Smoky Pulled Pork without a smoker! Here’s how to make smoky flavored BBQ Pork in the oven! This post may contain affiliate links and/or Amazon affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own. Thanks for reading & thanks for your support! America’s Love of BBQ Smoked Meats One things is for sure –…
Pasta Amatriciana / Bucatini all’ Amatriciana
We love all things pasta in my house. If it were up to my family, we’d be eating it just about every night. All things in moderation, of course. I try to limit pasta dinners to one night a week – and what a glorious night that is. Fresh bread, dipping oils, fresh cheeses and pasta…
Tuna Chowder
As you get to know me a little more, you’ll learn that I absolutely LOVE all things soup, stews and chowders. I often rave about the greatness of soups. How wonderful it is that you can throw leftovers or whatever needs cooking in your fridge together with staple ingredients you have sitting in your pantry and…
Puerto Rican Style Roasted Pork / Pernil
I can remember the first time I tasted pernil – it was almost life changing. I remember who made it – Marilyn. Marilyn is an amazing mama, an amazing woman and an amazing cook. That first bite changed everything. It was an explosion of flavor, it was so tender, so succulent. I knew my vegetarian days were…
Chicken and Olive Stew
Whoever said soups and stews are best served on cold nights is missing out on year round comfort. Nothing beats a warm bowl of hearty deliciousness after a long day. It’s not only comforting – it’s relaxing. The steaming bowl, inhaling the aromas, blowing a spoonful to cool the soup off to have a much anticipated…