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August 31, 2020
Kentucky Derby Delights
The Kentucky Derby is an annual horse race held in, you guessed it, Kentucky. Typically, the race is scheduled on the first Saturday in May but thanks to COVID and the current pandemic status, it was rescheduled for September 5, 2020. I’ve never been to the Derby and would love to go someday but until that happens, I’m content staying home and watching it on TV. Like most other holidays or celebrations, there will be themed food. Did you expect anything else? 🙂 Our appetizer will be Pimento Cheese Spread with sliced baguette. Pimento Cheese Spread is essentially the caviar of the South. It’s very cheesy and tangy, and there is nothing quite like it. It’s a great comfort food…and super easy to make! The recipe can be found here. Start by softening the cream cheese. You can do this by letting the cream cheese sit on the counter for … Continue reading
August 29, 2020
Cedar Plank Lemon Pepper Salmon
Have you ever used a wooden board to grill? These so called “planks” are wooden board that are soaked in water and set over direct heat on a grill and used as a means of cooking food. It’s known as plank grilling or planking. Planking is a fun way to grill! The planks get a slight char to them that creates just a hint of smokey flavor that enhances the food. I typically buy the cedar plank because I like the taste the plank gives off, and also enjoy the smell. Cedar planks are the most common, but you can also buy cherry, hickory, maple, and more. You can grill fish, protein, or vegetables on planks. Fish tends to be the most common and is a great form of grilling fish because it doesn’t stick to the grates. Salmon is my favorite fish to cook on a cedar plank. If … Continue reading
Have you ever eaten something and thought “this is the only way I can ever eat this again”? That happened to me with this sandwich. Don’t get mad, but I have to admit I’m not really a fan of BLT’s. They are fine sandwiches but there isn’t much to them. It’s like they are missing something, and I think I found out exactly what’s been missing. You have to revamp the entire sandwich…. bread and fry the tomatoes, candy the bacon, make a delicious aioli, and eat it all on a pretzel bun. It’s a souped-up BLT…a gourmet BLT if you will…it’s a Fried Tomato Sandwich with Pecan Bacon and Chipotle Aioli. And, it’s delicious. The recipe can be found here. Start by making the chipotle aioli. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until ready … Continue reading
August 1, 2020
Your Favorite MN State Fair Food…. At Home!
The MN State Fair is cancelled. Those are words I never thought would come out of my mouth, but it’s 2020, and anything is possible this year 🙂 And what a year it’s been! Luckily, some food trucks and vendors are still able to sell their highly demanded food at various locations around town. If you have ventured out and waited in line for any of your favorites – good for you! If you have not, there’s still time. OR…. drum roll, please…. you can enjoy fair food in the comfort of your own home. Just think….no crowds, no waiting in line, no overcrowded buildings, no “sold out” signs, etc. I love the MN State Fair so if I have to miss out on one of my favorite summer traditions, this is as good as it gets. The list of foods we “have to get” is quite long and the … Continue reading
July 16, 2020
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bread
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bread is a meal in itself. I typically think of buffalo chicken as an appetizer or side dish but could seriously make a loaf of this bread and eat the entire thing as a meal. I probably wouldn’t feel the best after but at least I’d be happy, right? 🙂 All joking aside, this Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bread is amazing! It’s huge flavor packed into a loaf of bread…. think creamy, cheesy, spicy and crunchy. You get a little of each in every bite! The recipe can be found here. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven preheats, make the buffalo chicken dip and prepare the bread loaf. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese (softened), sour cream, mayo, hot sauce, ranch seasoning, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Add the blue cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and chicken. … Continue reading
July 14, 2020
National Ice Cream Day
Sunday, July 19, 2020 is National Ice Cream day, and what better way to celebrate than with some homemade ice cream! There really is no better time to enjoy ice cream than a hot summer day! You can obviously eat ice cream year-round but it’s such a cool and refreshing treat during the warm months. With so many flavors to choose from, you’ll be sure to find your favorite. I wanted to do something different for National Ice Cream day so I’m celebrating by making homemade ice cream. I have 5 flavors to share with you today; 3 require an ice cream maker and 2 require a high-speed blender, so you don’t necessarily need all the fancy equipment to make homemade ice cream. It can be super simple and require few ingredients or it can be a more complex recipe with a variety of ingredients. Basically, you can put as … Continue reading
July 11, 2020
Teriyaki Glazed Baked Salmon
Teriyaki Glazed Baked Salmon is the perfect dinner for any night of the week. It’s flaky, juicy, and packed with flavor. You will be completely satisfied after this meal! It comes together fairly quick as well so you can even make this when short on time. The recipe can be found here. Start by making the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and black pepper. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Place the salmon in a large Ziploc bag. Pour ½ of the sauce mixture into the bag with the salmon, making sure to coat the salmon. Make sure the Ziploc bag is sealed first! Refrigerate the salmon for at least 1 hour but up to 4 hours to let it marinate in the sauce. You can make the sauce the night before and marinate the salmon in the morning … Continue reading
July 9, 2020
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect recipe when you are looking for something quick and easy! It’s cheesy, filled with tender chicken, has a bit of heat (hope you can handle it :)), and comes together in very little time. It’s a great appetizer for game day or parties…or whenever you just need a little buffalo chicken kick! The recipe can be found here. Make sure the chicken is completely thawed and trim off any excess fat. Place the chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Pour the hot sauce over the top. I like to use Frank’s Xtra Red Hot Sauce for a little extra heat. If you don’t want the added spice, use Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce. Close the lid and make sure the valve is in the “sealed” position. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for about … Continue reading
July 6, 2020
Brisket in the Roasting Box
Hello Friends, Today we’re talking brisket! One beautiful (and windy) weekend the family decided to throw a brisket into the roasting box and we made some White Mac and Cheese to go along with it. First, we made our Beef Brisket Rub. The quantities listed were for our size roast, which was just under 10lbs, or about 1.5 Chihuahuas, for perspective. Recipe: Beef Brisket Rub: ½ cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon of onion powder t tablespoon of Lawry’s seasoned salt ¾ teaspoon Cumin ¾ teaspoon Chili powder Brisket cooked to 180 degrees internal Can baste with equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water Meanwhile, we need to prep the roasting box. You start off by just placing your charcoal in a pile across the top of the roasting box. Amount of charcoal will vary. Once ready we lit … Continue reading
July 1, 2020
4th of July Treats!
Can you believe the 4th of July is this weekend? I looked at my calendar and thought, that can’t be right. What happened to the month of June? I barely feel prepared! But…. come Saturday, I will be ready. I’m putting others in charge of the food and am going to focus on desserts. I know we’ll be spending as much time outside as possible, soaking up the sun, and social distancing with family and friends. I want to make a variety of sweets with something for everyone. I also want something that’s refreshing because it’s going to be HOT! The first dessert I’m going to make is an Ice Cream Sandwich Cookie. It’s yummy vanilla ice cream sandwiched between 2 homemade cookies with yes, red, white, and blue, M&M’s for a 4th of July theme. These are going to be the perfect way too cool off! The recipe can … Continue reading
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