Grilled Steak Tacos If I had to pick one recipe my friends ask me to make most often it would be these Grilled Steak Tacos. Marinated overnight in a tomato based marinade with onion and lime, these grilled steak tacos are tender, flavorful and delicious. I make a huge amount of these for get togethers and anyone can throw some meat on the grill when they have a hankering. Read This Before Coming Back To Facebook To Troll Me I learned this recipe from an old friend who owned the bar we hung out at. This was one of his…
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Continue ReadingCaesar Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken This recipe is always a favorite in my house for Summer and Spring. Caesar Pasta Salad is easily made with ready made ingredients that come together perfectly. The grilled chicken is easy to make and has great flavors. The chicken is marinated overnight with a can of Sprite and some Zesty Italian Dressing. The Caesar Pasta Salad I am always surprised when people have never had a lettuce salad with pasta. I worked in a deli in the 1990’s and these types of salads were always our best sellers. In fact, the inspiration for…
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Continue ReadingChicago Style Hot Dogs Chicago Style Hot Dogs are a culinary classic. They also happen to cause the most controversy when it comes to my followers. A typical Chicago Style Hot Dog is made with an all beef hot dog, usually from the local Chicago brand Vienna Beef. The hot dog is usually steamed or boiled, served on a S. Rosens Mary Ann, Poppy Seed Bun. Chicago Style Hot Dogs are topped with: yellow mustard, onions, tomatoes, sport peppers, neon relish, celery salt and a pickle. The controversy comes from the people who disagree on the brand of hot dogs…
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Sweet and Sour Chicken Bake I came up with this Sweet and Sour Chicken bake out of desperation for Chinese take out in rural Michigan when we are at our second home. Living in a rural town, you get creative with what you cook and eat, especially when cravings from back home in Chicago strike. This recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken Bake uses frozen chicken tenders, a jar of duck sauce, soy sauce and some veggies. It comes together very quickly and you do not need good cooking skills to make this. Duck Sauce Duck Sauce is a sweet…
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Continue ReadingBacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches with Special Sauce This Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich with Special Sauce are always a real treat. Made with the usual suspects and the addition of my “special sauce”. The special sauce is a tomato powder based spread with the tangy addition of lemon pepper that brings out the zing of the tomatoes and salty bacon. The Special Sauce for the Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato The tomato powder is a lesser know ingredient that is always a surprise to many people. I get my tomato powder from a brand called The Spice Way, they sell…
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Continue ReadingClassic Meatloaf Meatballs These classic meatloaf meatballs are a great make ahead meal. Easy enough for weeknights, special enough for weekend. The ingredients in this recipe are simple and most home cooks will have them on hand in their pantry. You can make these ahead of time and freeze cooked or uncooked. They are a delicious recipe that kids will also love. I recommend serving them with my classic mashed potatoes. My Mashed Potato recipe makes the creamiest and most decadent mashed potatoes with out the addition of things like sour cream or cream cheese. Mincing Is Key Make sure…
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Continue ReadingCucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches These cucumber cream cheese sandwiches are simple deliciousness. Made with cream cheese, cucumber, butter and mayo. These come together easily with a few detailed yet simple steps. This sandwich is so decadent, fresh and delicious. They are perfect for a Mother’s Day tea or a simple party snack. These are a thoughtful, delicate and delicious party food, especially when you are on a budget. These sandwiches pair really well with my famous BLT PASTA SALAD. This makes the perfect Mother’s Day Luncheon. The Lettuce I like to use the butter lettuce for these sandwiches. It is…
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Continue ReadingChili For Two I love chili and my Mom makes one of my most favorite recipes. To be honest, there’s not many chilis I don’t love. I came up with this Chili For Two that is a slight variation of my Mom’s recipe. This recipe yields enough for two people to have decent size portions and just enough for leftovers for one extra meal. Give or take. This chili for two is made with lean ground beef, whole tomatoes, a little bit of onion and red peppers. Plus, seasonings and herbs you can adjust to your taste preferences. Additionally, this…
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