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Sourdough Pizza Dough a Beginners Recipe

April 6, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

A sensational sourdough pizza dough that comes together with minimal effort. Standard yeast is not required! Use your natural sourdough starter for the easiest and tastiest pizza crust ever. This recipe is easy to understand and perfect for beginners but seasoned bread bakers will appreciate how quickly it comes together.

We give bonus points for this sourdough pizza crust because you can make it with all-purpose flour. No specialty flour needed!

Sourdough recipes always have unfamiliar terminology and techniques. They sound intimidating if you have not done a lot of bread baking. I wanted to give readers a recipe that is easy to follow and skips all the unfamiliar jargon.

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close up view of lamb shank and mashed potatoes/sauce

Braised Greek Lamb Shanks

April 5, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

The long, slow braise magically transforms these Braised Greek Lamb Shanks into fall-off the bone, succulent morsels of deliciousness! The braising liquid, infused with spices and fresh herbs reduces into a rich and savory sauce. But it is the garlic and lemon juice that adds the ‘Mmm, good’ flavor to these lamb shanks and the…

Turkey Tetrazzini

April 3, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

No school means you probably have a houseful of bored, hungry kids on your hands. They will love this one-dish Turkey Tetrazzini. Chunks of turkey, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, peas…all tossed with curly pasta strands in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Make life easier, this casserole can be made up in advance, refrigerated then baked when needed. …

Tri tip cooked in the instant pot with vegetables.

Instant Pot Tri Tip and Vegetables (Video)

April 2, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

If your dinner goals include putting a delicious, home-cooked meal on the table with minimal effort, this Instant Pot tri-tip and vegetables is the recipe made just for you. 😊 It’s a healthy, flavorful mix of lean meat and roasted veggies, an easy dinner that will be a hit with the entire family! You’ll be…

Chipotle Black Bean Soup

April 1, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

I hope you all have a nice stash of dry beans in your pantry as you can use a package for this Chipotle Black Bean Soup. This is a delicious vegetarian version that gets a little kick from the adobo-style chipotle chiles. It is thick with whole black beans but has a smooth texture to…

A baking sheet of warm oatmeal raisin cookies.

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (video)

March 31, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are THE BEST oatmeal raisin cookies in our opinion, and I will proudly say we are self-proclaimed cookie experts (meaning we’ve eaten lots of cookies). This classic oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is simple and homestyle comfort baking, basically what you’d envision when you hear the phrase “my grandma’s oatmeal cookie…

Planning a Family Camping Trip You Will Remember Forever

March 30, 2020 By Ryan Cunningham 2 Comments

We hope you are all doing well, staying safe and finding ways to make the best of our current situation. One thing we must remember….these stressful days are temporary! With that in mind, we are honored to present a guest post from our friend, Ryan, at Beyond The Tent. So, step away from the assault of information presented on…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with carrots and bacon in a bowl.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

March 27, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

After trying these roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots, you may never want to eat them any other way. 😋 Sweet carrots roasted with savory Brussels sprouts in a honey and soy glaze give them a perfect, caramelized texture. But wait- there’s extra goodness to this side that you won’t want to miss! Finish up this…

Ribeye steak with fork holding a bite, hasselback potato and glass of wine in background

Ribeye Steak in the Oven

March 25, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

This is how you cook a ribeye steak in the oven. Get ready for a steak dinner tonight. It doesn’t take very much time and the results are amazing. A quick sear in a cast-iron skillet gives a rich crust on this super flavorful steak. The steak is cooked in a hot oven in as…

Barbecue seasoning Recipe

March 24, 2020 By Joshua Boquist Leave a Comment

You MUST have a perfect, go-to spice blend to rub on your food for your next barbecue and this barbecue seasoning recipe is it! I recently used this on some smoked brisket burnt ends and it really took them to the next level! It pairs nicely with chicken and pork as well, so make sure…

Instant Pot Roasted Garlic

March 23, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

If you don’t already have an Instant Pot, this recipe just might be the one to convince you that you absolutely need one: INSTANT POT ROASTED GARLIC. Roasted garlic adds an amazing flavor to almost any dish, and this roasted garlic recipe means you can get those garlic bulbs soft and caramelized in 10 minutes!…

A single slice of coconut cake with coconut buttercream.

Coconut Cake with Coconut Butter-Cream Frosting

March 20, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 34 Comments

This is an extraordinary, yet simple coconut cake. It has a tender, soft, velvety crumb and it keeps well for several days. It is filled and covered completely with coconut buttercream frosting and smothered in coconut. Baking a cake from scratch is completely doable. This recipe uses the reverse creaming method which coats the flour…

Port Wine Braised Short Ribs

March 18, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 6 Comments

These braised short ribs are fall-off-the-bone-melt-in-your-mouth kind of tender. So incredibly moist, and so deliciously flavored, they’ll be one of your most talked-about dishes. We’re always looking for quick-fix meals. You know, those under-30-minutes-one-pot-recipes. While they’re great and save our sanity throughout the week, some recipes are worth the extra time. And these port wine…

Chocolate cheesecake with chocolate curls

No-Bake Chocolate Bailey’s Cheesecake

March 17, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 8 Comments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everybody! Finish off your St. Pat’s celebration dinner with this No-Bake chocolate Bailey’s Cheesecake. With sweet chocolate cookie crust and a touch of Irish cream, this cheesecake is rich, creamy and undeniably delicious! No baking required and no gelatin to help it set as there is enough chocolate to do the…

Dry basil and dried pasta with a can of tomatoes in the background.

Shelf Stable Food To Stock Up On

March 16, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

How are things where you are? With the current state of uncertainty that I know many of us are experiencing at the moment, we figured many of you might be thinking ahead, stocking up on some shelf-stable foods, and we don’t blame you. So we hope this list of shelf-stable food to stock up on,…

Platter of corned beef, cabbage and vegetables

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

March 16, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

Pull that slow cooker out of your cupboard and make this Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner for St. Patricks Day! Tender, corned beef brisket with potatoes, carrots, turnips and cabbage. This is an easy one-pot meal that will free up your time to celebrate the luck of the Irish with your friends and…

Seafood Lasagna

March 15, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 10 Comments

A creamy Italian style Seafood Lasagna filled with a delicious mix of shrimp, scallops, salmon and cod in a creamy béchamel sauce and baked in layers of wide lasagna noodles. The Italian name for this dish is Pasticcio di Pesce which, translated, is pasta baked in a creamy seafood sauce. It is everything you love…

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