Corn on the Cob Hack
I learned from this video years ago. I think this was the first one, but I’m not sure. Hey, the old guy is cute, isn’t he? I’ve been doing corn on the cob like this ever since.
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Chicken with Zucchini & Tomatoes
2 medium chicken breasts 1 medium zucchini 1 medium onion 1 clove garlic 1 15oz. can petite diced tomatoes 1 cup rice Coat a large frying pan with butter or olive or coconut oil. Saute garlic about 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until just done. Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Slice zucchini…
Tips for Grilling Great Steaks & Beef
Grilling steaks can be pretty intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. Keep it simple. Great Steak on the Grill Season your steaks and bring them to room temperature before grilling. Simple salt and pepper will be fine. Slit fat in a few places to keep steaks from curling Do not pierce the steak as this…
This little thing makes your lemonade better
OK, I’ve known that people do this when making lemonade, but I never thought it would make much difference. I was wrong… I always make the Real Lemon lemonade. My grandmother always made it and I just carried on. Stupid simple. No chemicals or artificial sweeteners. But last week I see a neighbor walking down…
Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper Use approximately 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning mix for each pound of ground meat (or to taste). Add a…
How to cook eggs
How are you at cooking eggs? I’m ok with scrambled, over hard, omelets, … But when it comes to runny yolks, I fail. I figure I’m probably not alone. That’s why I’m sharing this video with you. This is a new cooking series. This particular episode is everything about cooking eggs. From sunny side up…
Split Pea Soup
I use the ham-bone every time I’ve made a ham to make pea soup. You can also use smoked ham shank, 2 ham hocks, or ½ lb. Beef shank – but I think the ham bone is the best. There are 2 versions. Version 2 is the standard version. Version 1 is my version. Version…
Creamed Potatoes
Ahhh. Old favs are coming back.
I used to have to make these for my best friend many years ago. She loved them.
Suya Spice Mix
This is an African seasoning. This recipe uses powdered peamut butter, which makes it much easier. Over the years, I lost my African Chicken recipe, so I was excited to find this. Maybe some day I will be able to recreate the dish. I remember that it had plaintains, sweet potatoes, peanuts, and I think coconut. I’ve never been able to find such a recipe anywhere 🙁