“Your recipe for ham hock soup is very similar to my great grandmother’s which is a family favorite!” - Leslie If you know me at all, you’ll know that I love pretty much any sort of smoked meat. Smoked chicken, smoked fish, and of course, my favorite, double-smoked bacon. A special treat though is smoked pork hock soup, or as others call it, ham hock soup. When the season starts to cool down, it’s one of my favorite soups to ... Read more
Keep It Up, David!
Ain’t no party like a spaetzle party ’cause a spaetzle party don’t stop! I was talking about food with my Aunt Mary when I visited her last week, and she mentioned how she had recently bought spaetzle at her local Aldi supermarket. Spaetzle, a type of German egg noodle, is something I’ve eaten at German restaurants a couple times, but I had never seen it in the store. So Mary pulled the package out of her pantry and said “take ... Read more
Gourd almighty: a guide to winter squash
The majority of the world’s food crops come from a relatively small number of plant families. The brassicas - cabbages and kin - are an obvious one; the legumes - peas and beans - are another. But also of global importance are the cucurbits - gourds - the family that includes squash, cucumbers, melons, and many others besides. They only grow in summer here, since none are cold hardy - a little-known fact is that all squash ... Read more
Roasted Butternut Squash in Air Fryer (Two Ways)
Roasted Butternut squash in the air fryer is an utterly delicious and convenient way to cook this Winter vegetable. In this post I show you two seperate ways to make air-fried butternut squash as well how to serve it and some optional seasonings and variations that can be made. Roasting butternut squash in the air fryer is finished in half the cooking time of cooking in a regular oven! Roast butternut squash halves for an ... Read more
Air Fryer Steak Fries
One of the best reasons to own an air fryer is all of the amazing frozen food recipes you can make. Air fryer steak fries are so crispy and golden. They are a perfect side dish to your dinner or even a quick after-school snack. Looking for something to serve along with these steak fries? Check out this recipe for Air Fryer Steak Bites. You can also check out this short post on the best way to reheat fries in the air fryer. ... Read more
How to cook smoked turkey necks
Learn how to cook smoked turkey necks on the stove until they are fall off the bone tender! By using pre-smoked turkey necks this recipe cannot be simpler to prepare for the holidays or regular weeknight meals. The combination of rich smoky flavor and tender melt-in-your-mouth meat is so good! Also try this pre smoked turkey wings recipe,Instant pot smoked turkey legs and baked turkey wings! Delicious and easy recipes. Quick ... Read more
15 Easy White Eggplant Recipes
Do you know that a white eggplant contains many nutrients and vitamins? Besides, unlike the purple-colored eggplant, the white one is much sweeter, meaning you will love its taste in your favorite dishes. However, if you haven't tried cooking with white eggplant before, fret not. We have the best line-up of recipes that will greatly impact your tastebuds. Also, you can make all these recipes easily, thanks to the detailed ... Read more
How To Cook Pearl Barley In a Rice Cooker
Cook your pearl barley in a rice cooker for an easy and healthy food prep ingredient. Store in the fridge or freeze for later use. Add your favorite broth, herbs and spices to level up this healthy grain that you need in your life right now. What is pearled Barley? Pearled barley is a whole grain that has had the tough outer hull removed. It does retain some of the wheat germ. It takes 25-30 minutes to cook on the stove-top ... Read more
Caramelized Browned Butter Butternut Squash
Caramelized Browned Butter Butternut Squash - This gorgeous browned butter squash recipe is the PERFECT veggie side dish-savory, sweet, and gorgeously caramelized all over! (Gluten Free) This is the squash that saved me during Milo’s pregnancy. I was so (SO!!!!) sick during that pregnancy (partially because getting pregnant triggered gluten intolerance that was written off as morning sickness). Besides cereal and fruit, (and ... Read more
Frozen Spring Rolls (3 Ways to Cook)
Frozen spring rolls can be a lifesaver when you need a quick and easy snack or appetizer. But, if you've never cooked them before, it can be tricky to know how to do it properly. This step-by-step guide will show you how to cook frozen spring rolls using 3 different methods - in the oven, in the air fryer, and on the stovetop, so they come out perfectly every time. Plus tips on avoiding common mistakes like soggy spring rolls ... Read more