I love fall cooking, especially when the house is full of delicious aromas for a few hours while something slow-cooks in the crock pot or in the oven. I also love cabbage – it’s incredibly versatile and holds up in both raw dishes – like slaw and sauerkraut, two of my faves – and cooked dishes, like in this oh-so-easy →
A delicious taste of the Mediterranean in an easy to make Greek salad This Greek salad recipe comes from one of my favorite websites, Mark’s Daily Apple. I have two of Mark Sisson’s cookbooks (the Primal Blueprint Cookbook and the Primal Blueprint Quick & Easy Meals) that have become the go-to’s in my kitchen. The recipes are all grain-free which →
Tender Rib Recipe from My Friends at SonRise Ranch Here’s another recipe from the folks at SonRise Ranch with a unique take on making tender, delicious ribs. I love supporting local farmers who are doing things that are right, right for the environment, right for the animals, and right for the community and I have been getting all of my →
Delicious Pork Carnitas Recipe from my friends at SonRise Ranch SonRise Ranch is where I get all of my grass-fed beef and lamb and pastured pork and poultry. They’re fabulous! You barely need to season the meat it’s so delicious on it’s own. Luckily, I can pick up my order every week at the State-Street Farmer’s Market in Carlsbad or →
MMMMMM……..STEAK……….. Nothing says long summer evenings like grilled steak. I love cooking out in the summertime and like to experiment with different dry rubs for our meats. I’ve made ribs using cocoa powder before and it’s my (no longer) secret ingredient in my steak chili so I wanted to try it out in a steak rub. It turned out freaking →
Anytime Egg Recipe Eggs are almost always on hand and make for a great meal any time of day. They’re a go to for me when I don’t have a plan for dinner or need to use up some incongruous ingredients in my fridge! This recipe is a great base that uses eggs as a foundation for a tasty meal →
Crock pot dishes are great to make on the weekend, especially when you make a ton so you have leftovers throughout the week (give it up for easy week-night dinners!), and this crock pot shanks recipe is an easy but elegant go-to for an every day meal or a special occasion. The recipe is simple, delicious, and nutritious and can →
A great way to make mouth-watering, fall apart tender beef brisket is to braise it in the oven. I got this recipe from The Food Lover’s Kitchen app on my iPhone, a great app if you haven’t checked it out! This recipe doesn’t require a lot of ingredients so it’s a good stand by if you have the time. I →
What’s on the menu for dinner tonight? Does the sight of brussels sprouts make you cringe? You’ve never had MyCuppaJo sprouts, then! Super easy and super delicious, the onions and sprouts will caramelize a bit, with a couple crunchy bits, and be mouth-wateringly good. Add a little shredded parmesan and cracked pepper to elevate it a notch. Or toss with →