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Well, school has started which can only mean one thing- casserole season. It's not nearly cold enough for casseroles at my house, but I don't care. My stepmom made this recipe while I was visiting over the summer and my only gripe is that the serving size is a LIE. SIX?? More like six bites… Continue reading Chicken, Broccoli, & Stuffing Casserole
This is one of my dad's recipes, and as we're well into summer here in southern California I thought this would be a perfect late summer BBQ recipe to share. Dad likes to serve these with lime tortilla chips (I agree), but any kind of tortilla chips will work. I also think this salsa would… Continue reading Watermelon Salsa
I was well into adulthood when I discovered the culinary delight that is putting coleslaw on a bbq pulled pork sandwich. I also like coleslaw on the side, but if I'm making pulled pork and I've got my fave bbq sauce to top it with, I may as well also be making this coleslaw to… Continue reading Southern-style Coleslaw
This is hands down my favorite bbq sauce. Don't come after me. I like thinner, tangier sauces, and this one fits the bill nicely. If you like a bit more heat, don't be stingy with the red chili flakes. I think ketchup is kinda salty already so I don't add much salt to this sauce.… Continue reading North Carolina(ish) Barbecue Sauce
You can use this stuff for LOADS of things- pasta, salad dressing, chicken, meatloaf, brushed with melted butter on top of freshly baked bread... Enjoy!
I probably make pulled pork twice a month. We get a big honkin' pork butt from Costo, and I cut it into chunks and split it into 2-3 freezer bags. I take a bag out the day I want to cook, let it thaw some of the way (I'm terrible about this) and it turns… Continue reading Basic Instant Pot Pulled Pork
As with most of my seasoning recipes, I make a BUNCH of this stuff and store it. I use this dry rub on EVERYTHING. Smoked or grilled chicken, pulled pork, wings, steak, burgers, pretty much anything but fish. When you're ready to use it, apply liberally to your meat of choice, and let it sit… Continue reading Dry Rub Mix
Guys, I grew up in the midwest. Ranch is life. My favorite recipe in the world is actually mostly ranch dressing (check it out here). I know that sounds gross, but it's super good! And there are so many recipes that call for a packet of ranch seasoning. And I love those recipes, usually. But… Continue reading Ranch Dressing Mix
Call me basic, but I adore pumpkin spice. Let me clarify. I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, and pumpkin donuts. I don't love 90% of the pumpkin spice flavored things that begin infiltrating the grocery store starting in early August. That said, I DO buy pumpkin in bulk and make pumpkin bread year… Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Spice
This recipe makes one "packet" of taco seasoning. I make a bunch, put it in an old container with a sprinkle top lid, and apply liberally to whatever it is I'm making. Enjoy!