Not a foodie, just love to eat & cook and help others do that too. Doritos addict and marshmallow aficionado. History nerd.
Download the episode MP3 (right click to save) Peeling Back the Layers Imagine an ingredient that has been around as long as civilization itself, and is used heavily in almost every culture and cuisine in the world. The builders of the pyramids of...
These all-American beer battered onion rings can be made easily at home without a deep fryer. Vegetable oil and a heavy-bottomed pan with tall sides is all you need to turn out restaurant-quality onion rings at home!
Deep, rich, sweet and savory, onions punch far above their weight when caramelized. The process is easy, but takes some time. If you can, make a larger batch than you need and refrigerate the extras if you can use them in a few days. Otherwise these...
My wife and I were lamenting the fact that we couldn’t find a specific type of curry meatball at the store (one that we had purchased before and really liked). So we decided to make our own! After taking a look at several different recipes...
Download the episode MP3 (right click to save) Today we’re talking fall dishes and I want to share with you my “Five Favorites of Fall.” Most of us have an idea that when the weather starts to change, and different foods become available, that our...
A quintessential comfort food, chicken and dumplings even sounds soothing. Just say chicken and dumplings over and over to yourself until you feel all warm and cozy inside. In some recipes, the dumplings are little more than clumps of dough in...
One thing I love about chili is that it can take many forms; there are almost as many chili recipes as there are people. When I think about making chili though I usually come back to this stand-by recipe. This comes from my wife’s grandfather...
This is a very easy beef stew that will warm you up on the coolest of evenings. The red wine and beef stock sauce cooks into a wonderfully rich gravy that is perfect over hot mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Mom used to make cinnamon rolls around the holidays, and we kids would look forward to these rare treats. Unlike cinnamon rolls that most people are familiar with, mom never frosted them. Instead she baked them in a brown sugar-heavy cream...
When fall rolls around, apples are everywhere. Apple pie is great, but scratch-baking a pie can be a ton of work and the results aren’t always consistent. This easy apple crisp recipe will satisfy your apple cravings and turn out a dessert...