These garlic and herb roasted cashews are easy to make in the oven with a few spices and a little olive oil. Use raw cashews to make this simple snack
Miso-Bacon Deviled Eggs
People that love eggs know that deviled eggs are a great snack. People that love both bacon and eggs also know that bacon deviled eggs are even better. What you may not know is that miso-bacon deviled eggs are another level all together? Inspiration for Deviled Eggs with Miso Not […]
Miso Ginger Glazed Salmon Poached in Olive Oil
After years of overcooking salmon, I’ve tried numerous ways to make slow cooked salmon that is flavorful and not dried out. My favorite so far is this miso ginger glazed salmon that is poached in olive oil. This is similar to poaching halibut in parchment paper with olive oil, though […]
Parmesan Rind Stock for Soup and Risotto
If you love the earthy, nutty, salty, umami packed flavor of fresh parmesan, then you’ve surely done your best to grate a chunk of parmesan down to the rind and get every last bit. But what do you do with leftover parmesan rinds? While I’ve heard some people eat them, […]
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables with Thyme and Parmesan
When it’s winter, and it’s cold outside, there are a few dishes that are perfect for the weather: like chili or beef burgundy. And then there are side dishes, like roasted root vegetables, that are absolutely fitting for this time of year. Especially when it’s a roasted root vegetable medley […]
Crispy Smashed Baby Potatoes
These crispy smashed baby potatoes are a great alternative to french fries and tater tots because of their small size and crispy exterior. Kids love the size, parents love that they don’t need to be fried in oil. They also don’t include a long list of unpronounceable ingredients like you […]
No Sauce Pulled Pork in a Pressure Cooker
Make awesome Pulled Pork that doesn’t need any added BBQ sauce in just over an hour! Your Pressure Cooker (or Instant Pot) does all the work. Read more to find out how
Beef Burgundy in a Pressure Cooker
If there’s one recipe that everyone should make one time from scratch, it’s the classic Beef Burgundy. It’s also one of the more time consuming recipes around, so I was looking for a way to save time. The answer is to make beef burgundy in a pressure cooker, instead of […]
Moving a Food Blog from Blogger to WordPress
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Slow Roasted & Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
I love the flavor of grilled salmon, but don’t love when it’s overcooked. The solution is slow roasted salmon, protected by a cedar plank, and grilled at a lower temperature. There was a clickbait food site article I read recently about “10 Foods You Should NEVER Cook on a Grill”. […]
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