Make your homemade bread even more awesome by mixing in a few bonus ingredients.
Yield: 2 loaves
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Coconut-Pecan German Chocolate Pie
German chocolate cakes are pretty common, but I had never heard of a German chocolate pie before making this. I like the pie even more than the cake.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Monday, December 16, 2013
Whole Wheat Pecan Pancakes
Give your regular pancakes an extra boost of awesomeness without increasing the difficulty at all. You'll be glad you did.
Yield: 3 servings (12 pancakes)
Yield: 3 servings (12 pancakes)
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Orange Cranberry Banana Smoothie
5 minutes of work to start your morning off right with a tasty fruit smoothie. Plus, you'll use up some of that leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving.
Yield: 2 servings
Yield: 2 servings
Monday, November 11, 2013
Slow Cooker Pork Ribs
These ribs slow cook for hours, resulting in a tender meat with great flavor. It's easy to toss together in 15 minutes in the morning and then you can enjoy the aromas all day while it cooks!
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Pepper Popper Fingers
These creepy fingers will look great at your halloween party. And the cheesey filling will ensure you eat a whole handful. (Haha. Get it? ... Ugh.)
Yield: 24 poppers
Yield: 24 poppers
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Blood 'n Guts Dip
This cranberry-mustard dip is great for Halloween because it looks like blood & guts. But don't be skerred, it still tastes good.
Yield: 20 servings
Yield: 20 servings
Monday, October 28, 2013
Grave Cake
This spooky cake is a lot of fun to build and sure to get a laugh from your guests. Happy halloween.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Chocolate Gingerbread Cake
There are some pretty next-level flavors being combined in this cake recipe. It's really not too difficult to make, and has a unique, homemade taste that'll make anyone happy.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Monday, October 21, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Jack Daniel's Bacon Mac 'n Cheese
If you're looking for the best bacon ever, look no further. The aromas will keep you enticed from the sweet & spicy beginnings to the cheesy finish.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, October 14, 2013
Pork-Splosion
It's an explosion of bacon and pork in your mouth. And it's even better than it looks!
This is hands-down the best thing I've ever cooked or eaten. Simply put, having now cooked this I feel like I can die a happy man. There's really nothing left to accomplish in life. And if that seems weird to you, the reason is that you haven't eaten a pork-splosion yet.
Yield: 14 servings
This is hands-down the best thing I've ever cooked or eaten. Simply put, having now cooked this I feel like I can die a happy man. There's really nothing left to accomplish in life. And if that seems weird to you, the reason is that you haven't eaten a pork-splosion yet.
Yield: 14 servings
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes
Boring old baked potatoes got ya down? Kick it up a notch with some ranch, cheesey, bacon flavor. Bam!
Yield: 5 servings
Yield: 5 servings
Monday, September 30, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Spiced Salmon Kabobs
Gwen shares her love of salmon with these kabobs that serve up seasoned flavor straight from the grill to your mouth.
Yield: 2 servings
Yield: 2 servings
Monday, September 23, 2013
Seasoned Potatoes
If you're looking for a way to spice up the scene and avoid the same boring, plain potatoes, then try these seasoned potatoes. They've got a lot of flavor and look fantastic.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings
Monday, September 16, 2013
Chocolate Swirled Buns
It's like a cinnamon roll, but instead it's filled with chocolatey goodness. Plus, they aren't yeast-based so that makes it quicker for you in the kitchen.
Yield: 32 buns
Yield: 32 buns
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Lemon and Basil Chicken
This breaded chicken recipe is moist and flavorful. It's great for a nice cozy dinner for you and a friend.
Yield: 3 servings
Yield: 3 servings
Monday, September 9, 2013
Beer Brats and Onions
It's hard to find something more classically Wisconsin than beer brats. Most recipes don't have this many spices and instead just use plain beer, but I think that taking five minutes to get the right spices together takes the brats from good to great.
Yield: 5 brats
Yield: 5 brats
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Watermelon Shark
Roar! Do sharks roar? Maybe... grr!?!
Whatever, just make a watermelon shark and enjoy the noises of nom noming through the fruit.
Yield: 12 servings
Whatever, just make a watermelon shark and enjoy the noises of nom noming through the fruit.
Yield: 12 servings
Monday, August 26, 2013
Berry Trifle
A great summertime dessert with fruit, pudding, and cake. It's light and satisfying.
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Greek Potato Salad
Everybody loves potato salad. If they don't, they might be a zombie. Or a communist. Make this salad so that you can root out the zombies and communists!
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Monday, August 19, 2013
Grilled Burritos
I had never made grilled burritos before, but this seemed like a fun way to mix up the normal Mexican food routine. If you like crispy shells then you'll love this. As with all Mexican, feel free to play around with the fillings and substitute your favorite meats, vegetables, or toppings.
Yield: 8 burritos (4 servings)
Yield: 8 burritos (4 servings)
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Asparagus, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Frittata
I must admit that I was so excited to try this that I just made it for dinner one day instead of breakfast. I can attest to the fact that it tastes good any time of day.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Banana Split Bites
These can be made ahead and then prepped in five minutes before serving, which makes it great when you're having company over. Especially if there are some kids.
Yield: 14 bites (4-5 servings)
Yield: 14 bites (4-5 servings)
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Lemon Marinated Chicken
I made this to take my new grill on its maiden voyage, and boy did the chicken turn out well. The flavor was clear but not overpowering, and the chicken was juicy and moist. Overall, I couldn't ask for more on a test-run with a new grill.
Yield: 2 servings
Yield: 2 servings
Monday, July 29, 2013
Peanut Chicken
I love stir fry because it's easy to do and you can get just about any flavor you might want. This recipe uses a bottle of peanut stir fry sauce to make a tasty chicken & vegetables dish.
Yield: 2 servings
Yield: 2 servings
Monday, July 8, 2013
Panty-Dropper Brownies
With a cookie base, brownie top, and a Reese's Peanutbutter Cup in the middle: yes, they really are that good.
Yield: 18 brownies
Yield: 18 brownies
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Spiced Banana Muffins
Yet another variation on banana bread, this one has a spiced taste that is a little unusual. If you've got a few bananas sitting around and you're looking to change it up a little, give this a shot.
Yield: 16 muffins
Yield: 16 muffins
Monday, June 17, 2013
Chili Mac & Cheese
By combining the awesome powers of chili with macaroni and cheese, we've formulated this recipe that is easy to make, super tasty, and super big. What more could you ask for?
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Banana Chiffon Cake
If you're like me then you love banana bread. Well, now you can have that delicious banana taste in cake form. Yay!
Yield: 12 servings
Yield: 12 servings
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Brownie Peanutbutter Cups
Move aside Reese's, because there's a new champion cup in town. These guys are super rich and will leave you craving seconds (and thirds...).
The next time I make these, I might try some melted caramel in the middle...
Yield: 12
The next time I make these, I might try some melted caramel in the middle...
Yield: 12
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Shrimp Maque Choux
This recipe is a great side dish with any cajun meal. The assortment of vegetables add color to any meal, and if you're feeling really southern then you can always toss in some okra.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings
Monday, May 20, 2013
Peanut Butter Macadamia Nut Banana Bread
Banana bread is a staple food for me to make, and as such I'm always on the lookout for a new variation to try. This recipe was made with some leftovers in my cabinet and I dare say it turned out pretty well.
Yield: 3 loaves
Yield: 3 loaves
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Beef & Tomato Skillet
When you need a quick & easy hot meal, this is the recipe to grab. It tastes great and doesn't require a lot of attention, allowing you to make a home-cooked meal in very little time.
Yield: 5 servings
Yield: 5 servings
Monday, May 13, 2013
Puffy Chocolate Chip Pancake w/ Fresh Fruit
This is a cool variation on traditional pancakes and looks totally awesome. And it tastes pretty damned good, too, which is always a plus.
Yield: 1 large pancake (2 servings)
Yield: 1 large pancake (2 servings)
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Cheesey Chicken Pasta
This is the type of recipe that you can toss together on a weeknight to have a home-cooked meal without too much fuss. Just pay attention to the sauce to make sure it doesn't burn.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Brownie Mosaic Cheesecake
Normal cheesecake not elaborate enough for you? Trying to find a way to cram two desserts together into some sort of super dessert? Well, search no further.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, April 29, 2013
Shrimp Scampi
Instead of the traditional wine sauce, this is made with a garlic and cajun cocktail sauce, making for an unusually & delicious flavor.
Yield: 4 servings
Gwen returns as a guest chef to share a family recipe for shrimp scampi.
Yield: 4 servings
Gwen returns as a guest chef to share a family recipe for shrimp scampi.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Homemade Twix
Caramel, cookies, chocolate. What's not to love?
The homemade version tastes slightly different and is pretty damned good. Give it a try and find out for yourself.
Yield: 18 cookies
Sous-chef Jonathan strikes back!
The homemade version tastes slightly different and is pretty damned good. Give it a try and find out for yourself.
Yield: 18 cookies
Sous-chef Jonathan strikes back!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Roast Venison Steak & Mushroom Sauce
Vension, mushrooms, a thick flavorful sauce. And with only one dish to wash, it's easy to enjoy knowing that the cleanup will be quick.
Yield: 2 servings
Yield: 2 servings
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