Baked Sweet Heat Spare Ribs

Dinner tonight. More ribs! This time Sweet Heat Baked Ribs. Yes, BAKED! They were so tender! Served with Green Bean Casserole, Loaded Broccoli Baked Potatoes, Cornbread Bake and buttered rolls. ¼ cup Olive Oil 1 large clove Garlic; finely minced ½ teaspoon Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon RedContinue reading “Baked Sweet Heat Spare Ribs”

Sweet and Sticky Asian Style Ribs

I found a heck of a deal on ribs! These turned out brilliantly! They are so sticky, sweet and delicious, plus that smoke flavor. Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein and Sesame Braids make amazing sides for this family favorite. If you don’t have a smoker or grill, you can slow roast them in your ovenContinue reading “Sweet and Sticky Asian Style Ribs”

Crispy Grilled Elk Tacos

These delicious little tacos really hit the spot! I normally double up my tortillas, but they held up brilliantly when frying and didn’t need any extra structural support. The marinade is key to perfectly tender elk meat, as this was an old bull and his meat was a bit on the tough side. Elk: 2Continue reading “Crispy Grilled Elk Tacos”

Spicy Orange Honey Pork Chops

Labor Day brought a feast! These Spicy Orange Honey Pork Chops came together remarkably fast and they were a hit. Served them with a Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheddar Bake, Cheese & Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms, Loaded Mash Potato Bake, Hawaiian Mac Salad, Sweet Heat Cornbread Muffins and Bloomin’ Onion Deviled Eggs! Needless to say, everyoneContinue reading “Spicy Orange Honey Pork Chops”

Baked Crispy Hot Wings

I haven’t been feeling the best over the last few days, so most of my cooking has been broth and leftovers.  Hot wings sounded really good today so I’m risking it. Made some Jalapeño Popper Scalloped Potatoes to go with them.  Hot Sauce: 2 lbs hot peppers of choice (I prefer Cayenne & Jalapeño) 2 cupsContinue reading “Baked Crispy Hot Wings”

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

I had a small luncheon with some friends today and decided to make these super easy and delicious Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers to go with the Pesto Turkey Sub. I normally smoke them but I’m out of wood pellets. Darn! 6 large Jalapeños; halves and cored 1 package Cream Cheese 1 cup Cheddar Cheese 1Continue reading “Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers”

Smoked Herb Elk Tenderloin

Happy Fourth of July! I have to work today, so I can’t make it to the family cookout, but I can still enjoy a nice meal! Kinda sick of burgers for now so I wanted to do something a bit more original. I had an elk tenderloin that sounded delicious! Served with Garlicky Mashed Potatoes,Continue reading “Smoked Herb Elk Tenderloin”

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

I’ve been furiously working on the cookbook and haven’t had the chance to do much cooking. Thank goodness for the freezer meals I prepped earlier! I’m taking a little breather today because Teriyaki Chicken sounded amazing! 3 lbs Chicken Thighs; cut into 1” chunks 1 cup Soy Sauce 1 teaspoon Hoisin Sauce 1 teaspoon GingerContinue reading “Teriyaki Chicken Skewers”

Bacon Wrapped Goulash Stuffed Peppers

Went a little mad scientist on my leftovers! My local store had some Anaheim Peppers that they’d marked down and my leftover Goulash popped into my mind. Thought it needed something creamy and remembered that I had leftover homemade ricotta! Add some bacon to the mix. Oh yeah! My apartment smells so good right now!Continue reading “Bacon Wrapped Goulash Stuffed Peppers”

One Skillet Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

Aloha! I much prefer this dish grilled versus baked. The delicious char adds an amazing nuanced flavor that you just can’t get in the oven. If you’re grilling it, simply cook the rice and vegetables together with all the other yummy seasonings and toss the chicken on the grill cranked up to medium-high heat forContinue reading “One Skillet Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken”