Italian Essentials: Yummy Bacon Meatballs

This is as close to a recipe my Aunt Josephine used to make. She called them...

Dinner Essentials: Yummy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

This recipe is simple to put together, and it serves one hungry person, or two folks...

Poultry Essentials: Pan-Fried Chicken w/Tomatoes

Put this together last night, using items I had on hand. Easy/Peasy to make, and you...

Substitution Essentials: Monosodium Glutamate

MSG, that flavor enhancer that you either love or hate… Or should I say, that flavor...

Healthy Essentials: Fermentation Starter

This recipe helps you create a fermentation starter that can be used to create pickled veggies,...

South-of-the-Border Essentials: Amazing Taco Sauce

This sauce starts out mild, and you can increase the heat by the addition of some...

Brisket Essentials: Versatile BBQ and Mop Sauce

I have been using this BBQ sauce on brisket for over 20 years. The original recipe...

One Pot Essentials: Roasted Chicken & Veggies

This is an easy/peasy, throw-together recipe that is a snap to assemble, and tastes wonderful. Added...

DIY Essentials: Ponzu Sauce

If you like Asian food, and that ubiquitous bottle of soy sauce is not far from...

Spice Essentials: Ancho Chili Mix

This is a spicy version of a South-of-the-Border chili spice mix. It gets its heat from...