With the holidays coming up and 2020 fighting back in full swing I thought I’d share with you my favorite but simple martini recipe! Here’s what you’ll need: 2.5oz Vodka 0.5oz Extra Dry Vermouth 5 dashes Orange Bitters Lemon Zest If I’m having a vodka martini I always go for Grey Goose but you canContinue reading “Dan’s Favorite Martini”
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Pineapple Cheese Mold
I found an old church cookbook while unpacking and realized it had some old family recipes in it so I had to try one! We lost Gram Kotula earlier this year and the minute I saw her Pineapple Cheese Mold recipe I knew I had to try it. As you can see there are noContinue reading “Pineapple Cheese Mold”
Our New Kitchen! (Can you spot the Blue Willow?)
This isn’t going to be a recipe post but we’re too excited to not share our new kitchen. If you didn’t know we bought our first home! And within the walls is an amazing kitchen! So, that being said… here it is!
Soft Pretzels
One of our favorite snacks, whether it be a sporting event or a trip to the mall, is a soft pretzel! Since we’re all staying safe and staying home we thought we’d try out a recipe from one of our favorite TV cooks, Alton Brown. This may seem like quite the process but it wasContinue reading “Soft Pretzels”
Odor Neutralizer
Did you ever cook something and it was so delicious but two hours later your house smells like a stale diner? Did you ever cook fish and 2 days later your house still smelled like you were stuck at sea? Here is something that I like to do when I’m cooking to help with thoseContinue reading “Odor Neutralizer”
Orange Chicken
One of my favorite dishes at Chinese restaurants is Orange Chicken! I thought I’d try my hand at making my own recipe of this dish and it turned out amazing! Not to mention, its extremely easy. Here’s what you’ll need: For the Chicken 1 lb Chicken .5 cup Soy Sauce .5 cup Corn Starch 1Continue reading “Orange Chicken”
Veggie Flatbread
If you’re like us you often aren’t sure what you are going to make for dinner and end up just winging it. We had some left over pizza dough and have a fridge full of veggies so we made a delicious veggie flatbread! Here’s what you’ll need: Your favorite pizza dough 2 cups chopped broccoliContinue reading “Veggie Flatbread”
Turkey Stock
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! If you want to add that extra bit of oomph to your meal you can make your own turkey stock. Use homemade stock in your stuffing and/or your gravy and you won’t be disappointed! Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Turkey backs – you can find these in the poultryContinue reading “Turkey Stock”
Quick Weekday Roast
Want a delicious roast pork loin but don’t have a ton of time or ingredients? Do I have a great quick recipe for you! Here’s what you’ll need: 2.5 lb boneless pork loin 2 tbsp whole fennel seeds 1 tbsp dried rosemary 1 tbsp kosher salt 1/2 tbsp garlic powder 1/2 tbsp crushed red pepperContinue reading “Quick Weekday Roast”
Pasta Sauce
There is nothing better than a nice big pot of pasta sauce simmering on the stove all day! Not only does it supply wonderful smells but it also keeps the kitchen nice and warm. Not to mention, it’s super easy to make! Here’s what you’ll need: 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 6 oz can ofContinue reading “Pasta Sauce”
