Smoked Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is the first thing I became really comfortable smoking and being able to achieve a consistent end product. Dare I say perfect? I mean, the recipe is made the way, I really like it so I guess it’s perfect for me. And it’s become pretty popular with whomever, I have made it for…
Pizza Ranch Rollups
Have you ever been to Old Chicago and had their Sicilian Pizza Rolls? I haven’t BUT my sister-in-law has and liked them so much that she decided to re-create them at home. Several years ago (when I was still in college) she made these as a snack when we’d stopped over at their house. They…
Breakfast Nachos
I love breakfast! It’s probably my favorite meal of the day, unfortunately, I also love sleep so I don’t get a chance to make very creative breakfasts before work on the weekdays. In fact most of the time I just eat oatmeal at my desk. So when I get the chance I love to make…
Eloise’s Caesar Salad
Larry and Eloise were our neighbors growing up, just a short jaunt through the woods to their house. Not only were they neighbors, they were like second parents to Dana and me, we spent a lot of time with them while Mom and Dad were working. These are some of our best memories, Larry and…
Rosemary Potatoes
Have a mentioned before that my husband and I are high school sweethearts? The first year we were dating was my junior year and his senior year. Every year Ely’s seniors take a trip to Washington D.C. that typically falls over spring break. The year of my husband’s senior year spring break and DC trip…
Apple Bacon Naan Pizza
I’m always looking for quick weeknight meals and when I saw the idea for an apple bacon pizza in Cooking Light, I thought I’d give it a try. I changed things up a little bit and even called an audible in Target when I was grocery shopping and discovered they didn’t sell pita – hello…
Grilled Veggie Panini
One of my favorite places to eat in the whole wide world is The Cheeky Monkey on Selby in St. Paul. We often go there for work lunches, it is a deli by day and bistro by night, and delicious the whole time through. In another life, I would really really like to live in…
