A good pot of black eyed peas is one of those perfect go to sides that is super cheap, filling and if you not what you are doing, downright scrumptious. Here is a simple recipe that does take a bit of time but very little effort.
I thought we would try something a little different for this post and throw out a few general tips that will hopefully make you more comfortable in the kitchen. I believe that the inability of most people to put a halfway descent meal together has nothing to do with skill level but more just how uncomfortable many people seem to be in the kitchen. I grew up around cooking so it is hard for me to relate but for many of you this may be your first real attempt at trying to become more proficient in your kitchen. In this new series I am going to focus on what I think is most important in helping you become a better cook. Let’s get started shall we…
Part 1 : Get Equipped
Is there anything more southern than chicken and dumplings? Well besides rednecks, I think not. My mom used to make some kickin’ chicken and dumplings but it’s not something I grew up loving. A recent revisiting of this classic dish has me wishing I had tried this years back.
Fall is definitely here. I love me some summer but I do grow tired of it after a while. Just in time for fall to arrive bringing with it colder weather and the need to vary up our meal plans. For me fall and winter are all about soups, stews and chilis. I make them once or twice a week when the weather turns cold and they are always a hit around the house. This is my wife’s personal favorite. White bean chicken chili.
Everybody loves a good roast. Unfortunately, not many people know how to prepare them. There are a few basic keys in my opinion none of which are difficult to execute that will give you an amazing roast every time. Let’s get to it
My son is a carb fanatic. I truly believe he could eat noodles with parmesan cheese and butter for every meal. But I like to mix it up with some different sauces and such. Spaghetti and meatballs is one of my personal favorites and is easier to make than a lot of people think.
Our garden gave us some cool veg and while fresh veggies are a wonderful and healthy addition to any meal there is also no shame in adding butter, flour and sugar to create a delectable treat.
My wife did a great job with our garden this year and I have been really taken advantage lately. Look at these gorgeous veggies…oh what to make?
I don’t really have a great name for this dish but it is definitely Asian inspired. It is also one of the easiest dinners in my repertoire.
I have always been curious about grilling pizza so last weekend I decided to give it a shot. Avoiding a major disaster I somehow managed to make a great pizza though there are some things I would do differently. So if you have ever had the urge to grill a pizza I hope this will convince you to give it a shot.
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