Stuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage Rolls

Most “stuffed” recipes can, admittedly, be a bit time-consuming. From dumplings to ravioli to…well…cabbage rolls, stuffing things takes a bit of extra time and effort. This recipe is no exception. BUT, like it and so many other stuffed recipes, it is well, well, worth it. Behold….classic sweet …

The Ultimate Basic Marinade

The Ultimate Basic Marinade

This is a marinade that has served me well time and time again. It’s great on beef, pork, salmon, tuna, and even lamb chops. It’s a great starter marinade recipe, which you can customize to your tastes or recipe if desired. Easy Versatile Marinade Recipe 1/2 …

A Brine in Time…Saves Dinner

A Brine in Time…Saves Dinner

Grrrr! Don’t you hate it when you have this easy, quick dinner of pork chops planned, but then they end up dry as a bone? I’ve totally done this and been so disappointed that I just want to throw the whole meal in the garbage …

Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Leftover ham? My motto is: make soup! I’ll keep this post short and simple. These are guesstimated amounts since soup is a wing-it kind of thing for me and I don’t really measure. The key is really ratio – add more of what you like, …

Meatballs with Panko and Feta Cheese

Meatballs with Panko and Feta Cheese

The first week of August here in Northern Illinois felt more like late September: cool and cloudy with a chance of meatballs. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. So, needless to say, I made meatballs twice in two weeks. These came out so great the first time …

For the Love of La Quercia

For the Love of La Quercia

La Quercia is a socially-conscious company I discovered a few years ago and one I’ve become a huge fan of. They came onto my radar back then as a group of people who were making a prosciutto here in the U.S. that was actually comparable to the Italian stuff. I …

Oven Roasted Pulled Pork

Oven Roasted Pulled Pork

Pork is not only a healthier alternative to beef, it’s also just as versatile. I do pulled pork 2 ways – one braised and simmered in beer or broth and the other oven roasted. Both are incredibly easy and both result in tender, delicious pork. …