Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
I am always needing a side dish, and my favorite go to side dish is brussel sprouts with bacon. Well you can always change the first part, but you have to have the bacon. I love this dish.
- BBQ | Fourth of July | pork
Barbecue Sans Barbecuing
In the last two weeks I have been getting a lot of emails regarding my rib recipe. The number one question is, “How do I do this in my apartment”. To get the real deal, there really isn’t a shortcut. However, I do have a great rib recipe for making ribs in the oven. Yes,…
Strawberry Poppers
Yesterday, I went over to a friends house for a birthday extravaganza. I wanted to bring something that was light and refreshing. So I went to the store and strawberries were on sale for $1.99 a pound. Perfect, strawberry based dessert. Then I remembered a recipe that my friend made for my house warming party….
English Muffin Bread
Earlier this week Nick over at Macheesmo made english muffins. This reminded me of the english muffin bread that my mom buys from the local Amish Community. The bread is light and airy and toasts beautifully. I wanted to recreate that bread. Here is my shot at it. Unlike most bread dough’s you do not…
What to do this weekend in DC (May 29-31)
Every friday I pick the best culinary events in the DC area for my readers to enjoy. This weekend there are some great events to attend. Cochon 555 5 Chefs, 5 Pigs and 5 Winemakers. Each chef will prepare a 70 lb heritage pig from head to toe for judges and the crowd. In the…
Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Since it has been raining here in DC it has cooled off a bit. Yesterday morning it was 65 degrees. Perfect to read the paper and drink my coffee before work. The only thing missing was the perfect accompaniment to coffee. Shortbread cookies. So today, I made some light and fluffy shortbread cookies. This recipe…
Book Review – The Joy of Pickling
Every wednesday I review a cookbook to help weed out the good the bad and the ugly. This week I am reviewing The Joy of Pickling by Linda Ziedrich. When I first got this book I said to myself, “Am I really going to make pickles. Aren’t pickles just cucumbers and vinegar. Plus, don’t pickles…
Strawberry Sodas
It was 90 degrees here in DC and I was looking for something refreshing to cut the heat. Since it is strawberry season, I decided to make Strawberry Sodas. Not soda as in soda pop, but sodas as in the old fashion ice cream soda that you would get a from a soda fountain. Not…
- Bacon | BBQ | beef | Fourth of July | Memorial Day | Peppers
Memorial Day Cookout
Since today is Memorial Day I decided to create a couple of dishes that are perfect for grilling out. I am going to make a Pepperjack and Jalapeno stuffed burger topped with a spicy mayo and a quick pickle of onions and jalapenos. I call it my “Two Steps From Hell Burger”. The burger is…
Egg in a Hole
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Sourdough Bread
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What to do this weekend in DC (May 22-25)
What to do this weekend in DC. Weekend event guide, restaurant openings, food festivals, and activities. Entertainment and dining recommendations for weekend fun.
- Chicken | Pasta | Vegetables
Cheap Eats – Chicken Bake for $1.69 a person
Cheap Eats – Chicken Bake for $1.69 per person. Budget-friendly dinner recipe with quality ingredients. Easy preparation, feeding family on tight budget.
