BBQ Pork Pizza
BBQ pork pizza–what an interesting concept. I love BBQ pork that is slow smoked and I am obsessed with pizza, so I couldn’t think of anything better to do with left over smoked pork then put it on pizza. After I recently cooked my Smoked Pork Shoulder for a neighborhood potluck dinner, I managed to…
Shrimp Cocktail
I get excited whenever I see shrimp cocktail on the menu at a restaurant. I’ve always thought that jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce makes a delicious starter. And, sometimes even as the main course; I love shrimp cocktail that much. I remember the first time having shrimp cocktail was at our family Christmas…
Cocktail Sauce
A simple cocktail sauce can be made at home with ingredients that most cooks have in their refrigerators. Ketchup and horseradish are the two main ingredients. You can add some additional flavor with lemon and Worcestershire sauce, but in any case I think it tastes much fresher than a store bought sauce. It keeps well…
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
I first learned about these great pancakes when my partner was on a low acid diet and found the recipe in the book, Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure by Dr. Jamie Koufman. He asked me to make these pancakes, called “OMG Banana Oatmeal Pancakes” by French Master Chef Marc Bauer. After tasting…
Grilled Carrots
Grilled carrots are a great side dish to serve with meat or other entrees that you cook on the grill. They have a nice flavor combination from the sweetness of the carrots and the charred flavor and carmelization that you get from the grill. You can grill the carrots right alongside other items if you…
Tiramisu
This Tiramisu Recipe is so easy to make and it reminds me of the one we served at a bakery where I was part owner years ago in Wisconsin. We always had fresh tiramisu in the display case and it was delicious. Since the bakery closed a number of years ago, I haven’t been able…
Grilled Cheese (Pizza Sandwich)
This grilled cheese is quite an amazing sandwich made with some really surprising ingredients. My Mom used to make her version of grilled cheese sandwiches when my brothers and I were growing up. She called them “pizza sandwiches.” Looking back, I’ve wondered if maybe it wasn’t just her way of satisfying our craving with a quick…
Homemade Ravioli
My aunt Beverly used to make homemade ravioli when I was a kid. The first time she served it to us, I said to her “These are as good as the ones we eat from a can!”, thinking that I was paying her a real compliment. Later, my Mom scolded me and explained that it…
Gin & Tonic
A Gin & Tonic with a lime is such a refreshing drink for summer…well actually it’s good any time of the year. Most diehard gin enthusiasts would say that the brand of gin determines what makes the perfect drink, but I think it is also the tonic water. A while back we got turned on…
Smoked Pork Shoulder
People who know me have learned that I LOVE pork, particularly slow-cooked pork. I love the rich flavor that comes from the meat cooking in its own juices. It just melts in your mouth. I’ve made pulled pork many times…I have two different recipes for it that are posted on this website, Kalua Pork and Pork…
