Roasted acorn squash was a staple in my house growing up. It seemed like almost every other meal during the fall would feature this sweet and delectable squash. And now that I’m an adult who cooks their own acorn squash I can see why. It’s an incredibly easy side dish to make! Honestly, […]
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We sure have our fill when it comes to sweet breakfast treats. There are light and fluffy muffins, rich and flaky danishes, spiced cinnamon rolls, and of course everyone’s favorite, doughnuts. But one sweet breakfast dish that doesn’t get enough respect in my opinion is the timeless scone. They have a dense and crumbly
If you are a fan of pumpkin pie then you’d probably be surprised to learn that the main flavor of the pie isn’t pumpkin. Instead, it gets most of its flavor from a unique blend of spices simply called pumpkin pie spice. And this is nothing new, as we have references to this spice
Let’s flashback about eight or nine years ago to a family reunion. We were all sitting around the bonfire when my aunt Judy asks if anyone wants to try out a batch of her homemade apple pie moonshine. And I, having recently turned 21, was more than happy to oblige with this offer.
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Salmon teriyaki has always been one of my favorite things to order whenever I’m out at a Japanese restaurant. There’s just something about the simple combination of flaky salmon and sweet teriyaki sauce that just can’t be beaten. And thankfully this delicious dish can just as easily be made right at home with a
Yakisoba is a delicious and light noodle dish, chock full of vegetables and coated in a salty, sweet, and tangy sauce. Yakisoba, or “grilled noodles” is one of Japan’s most popular street food dishes. It requires only a few inexpensive ingredients. You only need a couple of minutes to make it. And best of
One of my favorite things to make growing up were those packets of instant oatmeal from quaker oats. Sure there wasn’t really much involved with the process. All you had to do was place the contents of the packet into a bowl with some water and microwave it. But as a 12-year-old kid, it
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Oh, Oktoberfest, the annual fall festival that’s enjoyed in beer halls throughout the Bavarian city of Munich. And thanks to the german diaspora this annual celebration can now be found in many cities across the world. It’s a festival that most people associate with good times and copious amounts of beer. However, today I
Beer cheese dip is quite possibly the greatest appetizer dip ever invented. I mean do I really need to spend any time talking it up? It’s frickin’ BEER and CHEESE combined into a dip for crying out loud! The perfect combination of savory and robust flavors and a texture that is so unbelievably creamy.
One of my favorite comfort foods of all time is the humble stuffed pepper. They are fairly easy and straightforward to make. It’s basically an entire meal in one dish. And best of all they taste amazing. But probably my favorite aspect of stuffed peppers is the simple fact that you can customize
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