Slow Cooker Potatoes and Carrots
These are vegetables that are commonly roasted or braised along with your main dish. This is a great side dish if you are smoking or grilling your entree.
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Sous Vide Technique
Sous Vide is French for “Under Vacuum”. While most people will jump to the conclusion you need to purchase another kitchen utensil to do sous vide, all you need is a large pot, a stove, and a thermometer. A vacuum sealer is also best for …
Chimichurri
This tangy sauce has it’s roots in Argentina and it goes great on steaks and chops. The primary ingredient is flat leaf (a.k.a. Italian) Parsley. Combined with some red wine vinegar and seasonings and processed it becomes a smooth and delicious sauce.
Cajun Potato Salad
Though not very well known, this is a common side dish for Cajun meals. I have even see people add it to their gumbo (which could be a step too far, for even me).Known as Plain Potato Salad, it is a very simple recipe; even …
Chicken Sauce Piquant
Piquant means sharp or prickly, and with the acid from the tomato and the spice this dish could be a little prickly (but it is delicious). With a supply of tomatoes and peppers from our garden, and quite a bit of chicken in the freezer, …
Sloppy Joes, from Scratch
This recipe brought back childhood memories. These tasted exactly like I remembered them; tangy, sweet, beefy, and a little spicy. These are great for a family get together or a weeknight meal. The ingredient list if long, but don’t let that intimidate you. This recipe …
Herbed Cheese Spread – Like Boursin
A good cheese spread on crackers makes a great appetizer. This is a delicious cheese spread; creamy, tangy, salty, herby and all around delicious. The recipes I based this on says it tastes just like Boursin, I’ve never bought Boursin but I’d say this is …
Pollo Asado
I love Steak Asada, and I was looking for something new for chicken. The tang of citrus juice and levels of flavor brought in by the seasonings made this an easy dish to try. You could use any cut of chicken for this; I love …
