Month: August 2019

Herbs

Basil Simple Syrup

Basil simple syrup is an easy way to preserve the flavor of summer to enjoy anytime of the year. Basil, water and sugar, it’s that simple. Combine the basil and sugar in a sturdy pot. Work the sugar into the leaves with a metal spoon. Bring the mix to a boil and allow to boil […]

Condiments, Sauces

The Best Balsamic Steak Sauce

Good steak cooked well doesn’t require steak sauce. But lets be honest it sure is good at times! The Best Balsamic Steak sauce is simple and a great topping for steak but also goes well on burgers! Mince a shallot and saute it in some butter. A shallot is a type of onion, so if […]

The Best Damn Baked Beans
Side Dishes

The Best Damn Baked Beans

Who doesn’t like baked beans? They are the staple of just about every cookout, pot luck and church get together. They go with just about anything that you can grill so that makes baked beans the perfect summer side dish. The Best Damn Baked Beans evolved from a recipe that one of my dad’s friends […]

Condiments

Easy Pickled Onions

Pickled Onions. So simple, yet so good. Pickled Onions. Simple and amazing. They go great on tacos, burger, hot dogs or just about anything else. Heat the vinegar, sugar and salt while you chop the onions. Add the onions and pickle crisp then cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes put […]