Month: December 2020

BBQ Pork Shoulder Steaks

BBQ Pork Shoulder Steaks

Pork shoulder steaks are awesome. They are flavorful, they work well with a variety of seasonings and marinades, they are difficult to overcook, and they are very affordable. This simple recipe has it’s roots in St. Louis where pork steaks first became popular.

Memphis Style Ribs

Memphis Style Ribs

Ribs are what most people think of when you mention BBQ. This recipe comes from Meathead at Amazing Ribs. Ribs can be easy to overcook (too dry) or undercook (too chewy) so they can require a lot of attention. Unless you use a Pit Barrel 

Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

Make some dough, and then use your imagination on how to top it! If you want to use half, you can freeze the other half for another meal.

Skillet Pizza

Skillet Pizza

This makes a great meal for two people. You can make a batch of pizza dough to use half now and half later.

Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken

Here’s a tasty, tangy and healthy meal for you. I used boneless chicken breasts to make this, but I’d also like to try it with boneless thighs for a little more flavor. This would go good with a rice dish or just serve with with 

Italian Sausage with Sauce & Pasta

Italian Sausage with Sauce & Pasta

This is a quick and easy dish to make for a family of 4. To make it even easier it can be done as a one dish meal in a large electric skillet.

Italian Marinara

Italian Marinara

Forget the Ragu – this sauce has a lot more flavor and is really easy to do. It takes some time, but for me that’s part of the fun. I’ve been making and fine tuning this one for years.

Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

This was a new addition to my recipe list. I usually make a simple pasta with a meat sauce, and Sue will make a large lasagna now and then. Not that I haven’t eaten my share – Italian restaurants in Des Moines are famous for 

Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo Sauce

The rich, creamy indulgence of the ultimate white sauce. Alfredo gets it’s flavor from garlic and Parmesan which goes well with the richness of the half & half. This recipe makes the proper amount to go with a pound of uncooked pasta. While most commonly