Baked beans are usually served at cookouts in North America and are also an important component in a Full English Breakfast in the UK. When you are making this recipe, it’s OK to use canned baked beans that already contain some brown sugar and pieces …
Reading the book, Cook Wild by Susanne Fischer-Rizzi brought back memories of a smelt fishing trip that some friends and I took some years back on a cold April night on Lake Michigan on Chicago’s north side. We built an impromptu hobo oven from an …
Cioppino is a rich, red, seafood-based soup that was developed in the early 1800s by Portuguese and Italian fishermen that settled along the Northern California coast around San Francisco. It was first prepared on their fishing vessels from leftover pieces of fish, clams, mussels, and …
This recipe for stuffed date salad is a great, light dessert salad that features simple ingredients and only takes minutes to prepare. The dates, pistachios, citrus fruit, and creme provide a myriad of textures and flavors which are a pleasant surprise from such a simple …
We learned how to make this recipe at our friend Kacie’s going away party that took place a few weeks ago. We’ve already made this recipe twice since then so we decided to share it with our readers. This recipe actually belongs to Kacie’s Mother-in-Law, …
This one comes from my friend Paul in Texas. If you like margaritas, you have to give these a try and if you don’t you should still give them a try because they’re nothing like the ones that you get when you order a margarita …
This recipe for Spinach and Orange Salad is an easy salad to serve any time of the year. It goes well with almost any meal and with spinach, garlic, oranges, and olive oil, it is also extremely healthy. Ingredients: dressing: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice …
On a cold winter day, there is nothing more satisfying than the aroma of a hearty beef stew bubbling away. This classic Belgian dish, cooked in beer, is one of the best. Serve with mashed potatoes or hot buttered noodles and plenty of bread to …
If you’re looking for an easy recipe for fresh baked bread with a rustic look, give this recipe a try. It works best on the weekend since the dough takes considerable time to rest. Mix the dough Friday night, rest it overnight, then bake at …