The rutabaga is a root vegetable that originated as a cross between the cabbage and the turnip. Rutabagas tend to be an underrated vegetable today. You just don’t see many recipes that utilize their amazing flavor. This soup is warm and earthy. Perfect for a cold day.
Read MoreWith Valentine’s Day tomorrow, I had to go with one of my wife’s favorite desserts.
Read MoreThis is a very creamy and spicy corn chowder with shrimp and poblano peppers. Chile de arbol might be hard to source, but it is a great addition if you can find it. It adds a punch of heat to this chowder that is sure to warm you up on the coldest day.
Read MoreCajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisine. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish!
Read MoreIn the depths of winter we need a little bit of summer flavor. This recipe will bring back memories of warm summer days. Yum!
Read MoreThis is a very easy bread to make without any kneading. Bake in a Dutch oven or heavy casserole dish. The bread comes out very crusty and with huge holes throughout, just like at the bakery.
Read More2019 is here and it’s time for resolutions. Many, including myself, have resolved to be healthier in the new year. The key is to look at these types of resolutions not as a short-term goal, but as a permanent lifestyle change. Last year I resolved to lose weight, and I was somewhat successful, although I have slipped a bit during the holidays thanks to my wife cooking tons of delicious goodies for family gatherings. Now is the time to renew our efforts. Here are some health trends to look out for in 2019.
Read MoreThis Sheet Pan Dinner is the perfect way to use those seasonal veggies and herbs. It's an easy recipe to throw together and it has the perfect flavors to make you feel warm and cozy on cold winter nights.
Read MoreThis basic granola bar recipe can easily be modified to fit your tastes. Add nuts, substitute the raisins with other dried fruit, add different grains, the sky is the limit with these granola bars.
Read MoreMiniaturized sandwiches don't usually float my boat, or submarine, as they're almost always not as good as the full-sized versions, but these mini Philly cheesesteaks really captured everything I love about the classic.
Read MoreIf you slice kale thin and toss it with other tasty treats like apple, persimmon, orange, and nuts, the kale mellows out and serves as a perfect foil for other vegetation.
Read MoreYou can try this moist loaf with an orange cream spread, butter, or leave plain. For a variation, try substituting dates for the raisins.
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