Comfort food with a capital C! Yet, a much healthier, quick and easy version made with lean ground turkey; filled with all of the same goodness of Mom’s version, but with fresh herbs, sliced portabellas and a kiss of spice. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup onion, finely…
Category: Meats
Chili Over Pasta? Cincinnati Skyline Chili & a little history
Growing up in our conventional Italian household, serving this type of sauce over pasta was unheard of–bordering blasphemous! Yet, I can still remember the first time I experienced this incredible, piquant potion poured over pasta—brimming with beans and golden cheeses and spiked with red onions. Heaven! I knew this would soon become a lasting love affair….
What do the French Have For Lunch? Croque Madame
In France, Croque Madame is a toasted ham and cheese sandwich with the addition of a simple white cream sauce and fried egg. The Croque Monsieur is the same, but without the egg. This creamy, cheesy, slightly salty, flavorful French delight originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack or lunch. Typically, Emmental…
USA’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes State to State: North Carolina “Deep Fried Turkey”
North Carolina picks moist, golden and packed with flavor “Deep Fried Turkey” The popularity of Deep Fried Turkey has continued to grown and an entire industry has cropped up to support it. Turkeys can be fried stove-top, but be prepared for cleanup! What’s the answer? Take the pending mess outdoors! You may think frying is…
Sicilian Sausage Gravy & Crisp Vegetables Over Toasted Bruschetta
A Sicilian-inspired dish offering many colors and flavors that exist under the Sicilian sun. This Italian twist on traditional Southern fare takes minimal prep and few ingredients. Yet, the taste leaves you dreaming of a market place stroll around the the narrow, medieval streets of Palermo. It’s THAT good! Serve with eggs over easy and Italian style…
Country Ham, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Red Onion & Spinach Frittata
Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelet or crustless quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables, rice or pasta. The word frittata is derived from Italian and roughly translates to “egg-cake” In essence, you can literally add any favorite, savory edibles that you have in your fridge, saute to…
Shepard’s Pie…Traditional & Halloween Style
The colorful, quintessential Irish dish! Served up hot anytime of year. Don’t let the length of this recipe fool you—it’s mostly ingredients and don’t let that fool you either because they are already likely in your pantry or freezer! This traditional Irish recipe is complete, with no additional side dishes necessary, packed with flavor, very…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Jerry’s First & Goal Tailgate Chili!
Score!! Check out the ingredients in Jerry’s award winning chili!! Ground beef, sausage, beans, secret spices, tomatoes and other veggies magically come together with tons of tantalizing flavor in his incredible mouth-watering chili. It’s perfect for tailgating before football games or anywhere any time of year. Jerry adds. “It’s great right out of the pot,…
Outback Steakhouse Steak Rub; Popular Copycat Clone Recipe Plus Herb Butter
I call this incredible concoction “Magic Dust” It’s an exceptionally delicious and simple steak rub which tastes like Outback—I think maybe even better! It has the ability to turn a plain steak into a culinary work of art! Rib eye is my choice, but most any marbleized cut will suffice. Also. allow this mystical meat…
Naked Bourbon Brew Burger with Caramelized Onions & Green Peppers–Beef At Its Best
Coffee in my burger? You bet! This caffeine infused burger (trace amounts) with all of the other elements (spices) included in this recipe expose flavors unknown—talk about fusion! I call this one “naked” because it’s served bare and unscathed: Topped only with the mild tastes of caramelized onions and peppers–leave the veggies pure because the…
Once Upon a Spice 