Mark’s Bloody Mary Mix
Mark’s spicy bloody mary mix recipe made with fresh spices and hot sauce. Makes 20-25 cocktails. Perfect for brunch entertaining with customizable heat level.
Bratwurst Burger AKA “Brat Burger”
Homemade bratwurst burger recipe with German spices. Ground pork, veal, and fat formed into juicy patties. Grilled and served on buns with sauerkraut and onions.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
The other day I wanted something sweet. So I poured through my cupboards and refrigerator and all I found were the components to make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. On a good day this would be awesome, but I wanted the cookies right away. Needless to say, I had to wait. 🙁 But as you can…
The Fish Bowl
Since it is almost summer and extremely hot and humid here in DC, I decided to make a tropical drink. There are a ton of tropical fish bowl drinks out there, but I stumbled across one that fits the bill. It is tasty, it is blue and it is tropical in flavor. All of the…
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Homemade Applesauce
I picked up some pork chops the other day and decided that grilled pork chops with applesauce sounded like a winner. I had to, it was a Brady Bunch staple. So I picked up McIntosh apples and went on a journey to make homemade applesauce. All of the recipes out there used a ton of…
Grilled Lobster Rolls
Last weekend Nick from Macheesmo came over for a great day of grilling. We ate like kings. The first dish of the day was grilled lobster rolls. Every once in a while you will find lobster on sale. Who would have thunk it. However, I got a great deal, two 5oz lobster tails for $5.99. …
Salmon with Mango Salsa
This past weekend Nick from Macheesmo came over to grill out. I grilled, he grilled and we ate incredibly well. One of my courses was Salmon with Mango Salsa. Perfectly grilled salmon with a fresh salsa over the top. It does not get any better than that. Plus, this post is my world wide debut…
Fire and Smoke Pizza
There is a little pizza restaurant in DC called Matchbox that makes pretty darn good pizzas. Although they are known more for their sliders than their pizza, they make a pretty mean pie. My favorite is the Fire and Smoke pizza. It is a mixture of spicy and smokey ingredients that play together to make…
Vodka Cherry Limeade
The other week I was coming back from Pork in the Park when we stopped at a Sonic Drive-in. I love Sonic. The food is delicious and the drinks are amazing. I am a huge fan of the cherry limeade. After taking a few sips, you realize that it would be amazing with alcohol. So…
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast
The other day I was strolling through the local Super Market when I came across an amazing loaf of Challah bread. I knew I had to make something with it. So I decided to make my favorite French Toast for dinner. Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner. Plus, a little brown sugar and Cinnamon to…
Cold Brew Coffee
So it has been getting warm around here and I have been spending a small fortune on iced coffee. I like the caffeine and since it is hot, why not get it cool and refreshing. To save a little money I wanted to try something a little different. It is called cold brew coffee. Basically…
Homemade Dumpling Noodles
The weather here in DC has been like a rollercoaster. Everywhere from the mid 90s to the low 40s all in the span of a week. Needless to say, everybody is suffering from a little cold. So, I decided to make homemade chicken noodle soup, however I wanted to make noodles from scratch. I am…
The Margarita
A refreshing frozen margarita made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Includes bartender tips for perfectly salting the rim of the glass.
Doughnuts
Happy Easter everyone! I thought the best thing to do early Easter morning was to make some fluffy doughnuts. There is nothing like deep frying in the AM. I have never made them before so I searched high and low for a easy yet tasty sounding recipe. I ended up finding the perfect one at…
Strawberry Daiquiri
A quick, easy rum-based blended cocktail with fresh strawberries, lime juice, and triple sec. Perfect for warm weather gathering. Just toss everything in a blender and enjoy a taste of the tropics.
Stir-Fried Chicken Chow Mein
Stir-fried chicken chow mein with broccoli, peppers, onions and mushrooms. Fast, easy, and incredibly delicious. Made with mirin, soy sauce, and ginger for authentic Asian flavor.
Sweet and Tangy Memphis Style BBQ Sauce
I am always on the look out for new sauce recipes. This past weekend I dusted off the smoker and made some pulled pork. Dana’s family was in town and her Dad said he was a fan of Memphis style sauces. So I went around the interwebs and found this one. It was quick and…
Macaroni Salad Part Deux
A couple of months ago I tackled Pizza Hut’s Macaroni Salad. I was off by a bit and I finally tried it again. The salad was close, but it needed just a few flavor enhancements to make it perfect. I tried the macaroni salad ten times and finally figured out the secret ingredient that makes…
Strawberry Sorbet
Strawberry sorbet recipe with fresh strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup. Easy homemade frozen dessert made in an ice cream maker.
Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan
Italian food is one of my vices. I love the sauce, the pasta and the bread. The main problem is that my favorite recipe chicken Parmesan takes a while to cook, it requires a full chicken breast per person. Doesn’t seem like that big of a problem, but when you start cooking a bunch and…
