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There is something so comforting with a slow cooked meal. Slow cooking food creates so much flavor in the protein being cooked. The other big benefit to this Slow Cooked Red Wine Pot Roast is the u…

We eat a lot of salmon in our house. Salmon is such a sturdy fish that it can handle so many different flavors. My Asian glazed Salmon proves this point. Even though the salmon is strong in its own…

My wife and I love our fried rice. I have developing variations of the original and having so much fun. Rice as the base is so versatile. The rice takes on the flavor so well. My Jerk Chicken Fried…

Do you think 21 ingredients is a lot? Are you intimidated? My 21 Ingredient Turkey Chili is so much easier to make than the overwhelming number of ingredients may lead you to believe. 10 of the ing…

I would suggest that Chicken Francaise is the opposite of chicken milanese. This flop creates a totally different exterior. Chicken milanese is chicken taken through a traditional dredging station …

Sometimes the simplest dishes are the winners. My wife totally loved this recipe. The recipe is simple but so good with the balancing, or should I say counter balance of lime juice, peppers and mus…

We continue our tour of Japanese food for my friend Tom. This Japanese Beef Rice Bowl is known as Gyudon. The rice bowl is prevalent in so many cultures. Let’s search my blog to see how far a…

I truly love to take traditional recipes and put a little spin on them. It is a great chance to take a recipe you love and to merge it with a flavor you love even more. As my regular readers know, …

There is something so comforting with a stew. There is something so nice about the clean up – only ONE POT. So what makes stews, so enjoyable. With the right spices, the flavors can very so m…

Can I make or offer up a simple recipe? Twist my arm – it is hard for me to do. My Gluten Free Baked Chicken is just such a recipe. I am so willing to spend so much time making recipes these …

My GF Lamb Shank is true comfort food.  Shanks are such a great cut of meat. So where does the shank come from on the animal?  The SHANK comes from the area on the lamb or cow just above …

I love Mexican food.  My kids love my enchiladas.  #WeeknightWinner. By using the pressure cooker for the chicken, this Pressure Cooker Chicken Enchiladas can be prepared for any weeknigh…

Do you like simple one pot meals?  My Lemon Chicken & Spinach served over gluten free pasta is tasty, warming and easy. Technically, I used a second pot because I cooked my gluten free al …

Big shout out to my daughter for this recipe!  SORT OF. My daughter told me about butternut squash risotto that she makes and how awesome it is.  She helped me make mine and it is so easy…

Do you see stuff on TV and say to yourself that I would like to make that.  TV is the genesis for this Brown Sugar Chicken Fried Rice. There are so many opportunities to see food on TV.  …

I love the flavors of India.  The spices are so unique and the cream makes it so rich. I have talked about my favorite foods and they are both SPICY.  But spicy does not just mean hot.&nb…

A traditional beef taco is served with cilantro and onions.  That’s it! It begins with good ingredients so it does not need a lot.  The key to these Smoked Pot Roast Tacos is the sm…

How many different ways have you tried to serve your Thanksgiving Turkey?  Have you tried smoking your turkey? We love smoke in our house and in our family.  (I just re-read that last sen…

I do not eat steaks often but when I do, I want to eat a real good one.  My favorite is a rib-eye.  What is your favorite type of steak? The reason I eat steak is because my wife loves it…

I am in love with Smoking duck.  The flavor imparted by the smoker is so amazing. A game changer for me was finding that WHOLE FOODS carries duck breasts.  The duck breasts come frozen.&n…

How many times do I start a smoked post with “have I told you how much I like smoked foods.”  And I really love duck. So what do you get when you marry smoking with duck?  An …

Do you look to try totally different things?  How about goat? I have made a dish with goat once before.  It was a Middle Eastern inspired GOAT STEW.  People think goat is gamy but it…

Do you prefer the main ingredients or are you a sauce person.  I really like the cool combination of ingredients for the main protein but I am all about the sauce.  And you! I really got …

Smoking meats is the best combination of easy and tasty.  Just fill the wood and plop the protein into the smoker.  THAT’S IT. Before I get into the recipe, I want to tell the story…

One pot meals have two big benefits: One)The flavor of all the layers carry throughout the dish; and Two)There is only one pot to clean when all done. There is so much flavor in this Middle Eastern…

It is summertime and time to grill or smoke. This smoked chicken is tender, moist and succulent.

There are some recipe ideas that are just fun.  The GF Smoked Cheese Stuffed Sausages are creative and very tasty. I think I saw this idea somewhere on a FACEBOOK video or a concept of cheese …

Duck is one of those dishes you rarely have but only have when you go out for dinner.  Why is that? I think it is primarily because there is a small amount carried in your grocery store. …

Do you ever consider how often onions are used in recipes?  Onions add so much sweetness to any recipe. People often ask me for the origin of my recipe ideas.  My mind is constantly think…