The past couple of years I have had zero luck in growing my own tomatoes. So this year, I said the heck with it. But I do miss the taste of fresh from the vine warm tomatoes. While I was grinding away on this homemade salsa I kept thinking “this isn’t gonna be the same…
Side Dishes
Smokey Chipotle Baked Beans
Best baked beans EVER!!! In case you can’t tell, hubs and I really liked these smokey baked beans. I was really worried that I wouldn’t like them since the recipe calls for a wee bit of beer. Being someone who hates beer, I thought these beans weren’t gonna be my cup of tea. And even…
Cheese and Bacon Grilled Potatoes
I’d say that any recipe that starts with cheese and bacon has got to be a hit. And these grilled potatoes are no exception. They were amazing! Perfectly cooked and the bacon, cheese and butter gives them fabulous flavor. If you’ve ever been to the Texas Roadhouse restaurant, their “cheese fries” appetizer is one of…
Homemade Baked Onion Rings
It’s been one of those weeks this week. Yes, it’s gone by super quick but not exactly without a hitch. I’d say it all started early Tuesday morning when I was startled awake at 6am by the water authority. Monday evening the Pittsburgh area got pummeled by horrendous storms. Luckily all the bad rain missed…
Chipotle Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce give these mashed potatoes a nice smoky flavor. They went perfectly with our grilled steak and chicken last night. Add in butter and cheddar cheese and you get smooth and creamy mashed potatoes with some unique flavors. This recipe makes a pretty big batch of potatoes. For the two of…
Easy Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
This baked potato recipe is bound to become one of my favorites. Why? Because it is so darn easy and doesn’t require the use of your oven on a hot summer day. Just wash some potatoes, wrap them in foil and pop them in the crock pot. Poof! Four hours later you get perfectly baked…
