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Smoked Prime Rib with Dry Rub (recipe and video)

October 21, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

Step up your holiday game this year and make a Smoked Prime Rib with Dry Rub for dinner. It will be your most epic holiday meal and the beginning of a new tradition. Our prime rib rub adds seasoning that complements the rich smokey flavor and the long, slow cook on the smoker will guarantee a perfect smoked prime rib.

Bonus: When you cook your Prime Rib on the grill/smoker, you free up oven space for all your side dishes. Cooking your holiday dinner has never been easier.

You are going to love the taste of this tender, smoky-flavored prime rib. We start out with an overnight dry brine that will seal in the juices and help create a beautiful crust to the meat.…

Florentine Cookies

October 21, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

Lacy Florentine Cookies are a delight to the tastebuds with their rich, buttery, flavor and subtle almond taste. When still warm you can make them into cones, dessert cups or shaped into cigar-like rolls. And a drizzle of chocolate is a nice touch. Florentine Cookies are crisp, nutty confections that are a favorite Christmas cookie. …

Turkey Pasta Bake

October 19, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

This creamy turkey pasta bake is made with leftover turkey and has a bunch of mushrooms and spinach throughout the pasta. The creamy cheese sauce has an extra kick of flavor from white wine. This is a great way to use up your leftover turkey. We eat turkey throughout the whole year, not just for…

Cake on pedestal with salt being sprinkled on top

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

October 17, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

Woohoo! October 26, 2019 is National Pumpkin Day! Celebrate the pumpkin and bake this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting. This is a tender pumpkin spice cake with a moist crumb frosted with the creamiest, dreamiest salted caramel frosting ever! I promise you will love this cake and want a second serving! A cream…

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

October 16, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 6 Comments

When you carve your Jack-O-Lantern or roast a fresh pumpkin, save those pumpkin seeds! I will show you how to roast pumpkin seeds and turn them into a delicious crunchy snack. You can use them as a salad topping, sprinkle them in soup for a crunchy texture, or pop them straight into your mouth for a…

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

October 14, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

These pumpkin whoopie pies are dangerously easy to make. They are basically pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting but we doubled the fun and sandwiched them together to make whoopie… uhm, whoopie pies. These pumpkin whoopie pies start with two incredibly soft and tender pumpkin cookies. The texture is almost cake-like and they just melt…

Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

October 12, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

Garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes make a fast and easy side dish for any meal. They get crisp and toasty brown on the outside and creamy soft on the inside. If you want an easy side dish for practically any meal, make these roasted potatoes. This recipe is difficult to mess up but you will…

Oven fries, baked fish, mushy peas, tartar sauce and glass of beer

Baked Fish and Chips

October 10, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger Leave a Comment

This Baked Fish and Chips is an easy weeknight dinner that your family will love. The golden bread crumb coating is crunchy and the cod fillets are moist and flaky. And the chips are crisp on the outside and tender inside. Fish and chips is the national dish of Britain and what a…

Classic Almond Biscotti

October 7, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

Classic Almond Biscotti …a gift from Italy! These world-famous crisp, crunchy, not-too-sweet cookies are packed with flavor and nuts. They are the perfect dunkers for your cup of coffee. In Tuscany, the preferred way to serve these classic almond biscotti cookies is not with coffee but with a glass of Vin Santo. Vin Santo is…

pumpkin muffin sliced open and showing cheesecake stuffing in the center

Cheesecake Stuffed Pumpkin Muffins

October 5, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

Do you know what goes with pumpkin muffins? Cheesecake and crunchy cinnamon streusel!! Put it all together in one incredible little package and your guests will be raving. Make these cheesecake stuffed pumpkin muffins for breakfast or dessert. I guarantee no one will complain. These pumpkin muffins have it all: Tender and soft muffins. Creamy…

a photo of a wild turkey breast cooked in the sous vide

Sous Vide Wild Turkey Breast

October 3, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

Oh, how lucky I feel when we score a wild turkey. It isn’t something we are lucky enough to get every year. When I do get my hands on wild turkey I am particularly careful about how I cook it. This recipe for Sous Vide wild turkey breast is the best way to cook this…

Vegetable Chowder with Seared Scallops

October 2, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

This chunky Vegetable Chowder with Seared Scallops is a kaleidoscope of colors that takes full advantage of good, healthy vegetables. The large seared scallops are a gift from the sea with their delicate texture and subtle sweetness. Plus, they add a gourmet touch to this vegetable chowder making it suitable to serve to guests. You…

Thai Pumpkin Soup

September 30, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 3 Comments

Our Thai Pumpkin Soup is a rich, creamy soup with tons of flavors and just a touch of spice from the Thai Chili Paste. Fall has arrived and it is soup season. This easy pumpkin soup has a nice spiciness to it which is well balanced with a creamy coconut deliciousness. The cool autumn days…

A grilled chicken breast topped with spicy peanut sauce plated with rice.

Grilled Chicken Breast with Spicy Peanut Sauce

September 28, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

This grilled chicken breast with spicy peanut sauce is ridiculously delicious and the chicken is tender, plump and juicy. So perfectly tender, it tastes great without any sauce. But that peanut sauce!! It is simply sublime and a great combination with the chargrilled chicken. The marinade makes a perfect savory and slightly sweet flavor that…

Potatoes Au Gratin

September 26, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 12 Comments

You are in for a treat with this classic, French-inspired Potatoes Au Gratin. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, cream, garlic and fresh thyme are all baked together to a creamy, deliciousness. And to top it off, there is a crunchy breadcrumb-cheesy crust! You will definitely be wanting a second helping of these addictive potatoes!

squeezing fresh lemon on steamed broccoli

How to Steam Broccoli

September 25, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 16 Comments

Steamed broccoli: This is the most nutritious way to cook broccoli. Since you are cooking with vapor, the vegetable does not come into contact with the water and it retains more nutrients. Learn how to steam broccoli to perfection so it stays vibrant green and retains all of its nutrients. Steaming vegetables is the best…

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6-Inch Cake Recipe (Yellow Cake)

September 23, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

Everyone can use a 6-inch cake recipe in their life. Maybe you need your own personal cake every once in a while (because really, who doesn’t?). Bad day? Problem solved! Or maybe you’d like to bake up a homemade smash cake for your soon-to-be one-year-old’s birthday party. Mom win, right here. Perhaps you’re looking for…

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