There’s something almost magical about pork belly. The first time I made this recipe, I remember my son standing by the griddle, eyes wide, waiting for that first bite. The sizzle hit the Blackstone, and the smell of caramelized soy, garlic, and ginger drifted through the air. By the time those cubes of pork belly […]
Easy Bisquick Belgian Waffles
My waffle maker used to live in the back of a cabinet. You know the spot — that dark corner where the appliances go that you genuinely intend to use more often but somehow never do. The pasta maker, the mandoline, the immersion blender. That cabinet. It doesn’t live there anymore. My son made sure […]
Pork Belly Okonomiyaki – Japanese Savory Pancakes on the Blackstone Griddle
These savory Japanese pancakes are a recipe made for the Blackstone Griddle, traditionally they would be cooked on a teppan or table top griddle. These light fluffy pancakes are filled with shredded cabbage and any number of other ingredients you would like. Known as Osaka Soul Food or Japanese Pizza, these pancakes can be filled and topped with just about any topping you can think of. The name okonomiyaki translates as:
Okonomi – “As you like it”
Yaki – “Grilled”
Korean Kalbi Beef Short Ribs
This easy recipe is all about the marinade. Simple to put together, this marinade adds a great flavor to already flavorful flanken cut short ribs. Like many of the recipes I make, these are great for a party as the marinade can be done a day ahead of time and the ribs grill up quickly.
Sausage and Beef Stuffing
This is a stuffing recipe that my family has used for years. It is great with turkey, chicken, pork or beef.
Turkey Brine
This is a simple and easy to remember turkey brine perfect for keeping a turkey moist no matter the cooking method.
The Best Cornbread Ever!
This cornbread is a staple at all of our holidays. It is the most rich and creamy corn bread, honestly the best cornbread ever. This recipe is so simple, just 5 ingredients, everything gets mixed together at once and baked in a pan. This is also known as corn pudding.
Carnitas Breakfast Totchos
These totchos – tater tot nachos are a great way to mix up breakfast. You can add all your favorite ingredients and end up with a delicious feast. These totchos have some slow cooker pork carnitas, eggs, cheese, jalapeños, Mexican crema, salsa and green onions but you can mix it up and substitute in and […]
Disney Style Smoked Turkey Legs
If you have ever been to Disney’s Frontierland, or a renaissance fair and have had one of the monstrous turkey legs they sell there, this is a copycat of those recipes. These turkey legs are to die for. They don’t taste like turkey, more like ham.
Tomato Soup
I don’t know if there is a better comfort food combination than tomato soup and a nice gooey, buttery grilled cheese. This tomato soup recipe is really easy and the grilled cheese is a bonus. The acid in the soup is a perfect complement to the richness of the butter and cheese in the sandwich.