Author: Jerry

Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

It’s soup season! Nothing says welcome fall like a warm bowl of soup to warm you from the inside! Chicken Tortilla soup is a combination of soup and mexican so I don’t see how its possible to go wrong! This is was the end result, chicken tortilla soup and a spinach and cheddar quesadilla. Just […]

Condiments, Sauces

Chipotle Balsamic Burger Sauce

Burgers don’t always need sauce, but they sure are better with it! This Chipotle Balsamic Burger Sauce has a little bit of zip from the chipotle peppers and some tang from the alsamic vinegar. It is a twist on my Balsamic Steak Sauce. Chipotle Balsamic Burger Sauce is a combination of a few of my […]

Dinner

Mushroom Meatballs and Marinara

Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs? Well hopefully you will love these too. I took a different twist on them and added some mushrooms to the mix. The kids loved it! I also hid some lentils in there, don’t tell them they didn’t have a clue. Saute the mushrooms to develop the flavor as well […]

Dinner

Italian Sausage Bake

This is an easy to prepare dinner that can be prepped ahead for a quick weeknight dinner. Ok who am I kidding I don’t plan that far head. Either way its a twist on sausage and peppers that is loaded with cheese so it should be a hit with the kids. To save some time […]

Cheese, Condiments

Green Chile Pimento Cheese

I’m from the south, if you haven’t figured that out already. There are many culinary staples of the south, buttermilk biscuits, okra, collard greens, and today’s topic pimento cheese. Pimento cheese is one of those staples that everyone’s grandmother always made. It is a simple cheese spread that compliments so many different things that i’m […]

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 […]