Homemade Deli Style Buns are so much better than store bought because their super fresh. Sometimes you just need a good hearty bun for a hearty sandwich, like say a pulled pork sandwich that’s loaded with BBQ sauce and slaw… you know, since we’re breaking out the outdoor cookwares and all. This bun recipe is…
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Szechuan BBQ Sauce
Szechuan BBQ Sauce is a fantastic twist on one of your favorite condiments. Featuring Chinese five spice as a flavor profile, you can liven up any dish. Okay, let’s revamp the ol’ BBQ sauce with a Szechuanian (I made that word up) twist. Think light heat, flavors alive, sweet n zesty, and a true wake-up…
Deviled Brownies
Deviled Brownies are loaded with so much chocolaty goodness, you’ll wanna make them again and again. Who doesn’t love a nice, rich, chocolaty, moist, chewy brownie? I had to do a double dip with the chocolate on this recipe, using both chocolate chips and cocoa powder to make them devilishly good. I wanted a deep,…
Grilled Tuna Salad
Grilled Tuna Salad. The adult version of a classic favorite! I admit it, I do like the mayo, relish, and onion version of tuna salad. You know, the kind you make from the canned stuff. It’s quick, easy, and an old stand-by lunch from the kitchen.But since I’m such a foodie-geek, I wanted to gourmet…
Brine for Pork Chops
Brine for Pork Chops is a simple method of maximizing flavor for a delicious main dish. Last year I bought some of the most beautiful, thick, bone-in pork chops from a local butcher in my area. I really wanted to do these chops some justice. After a little research, I found that brining them and…
Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup is easy to make and it’s perfect for your favorite casseroles. What’s condensed mushroom soup good for? Can you say Green Bean Casserole? Yum! I love the idea of creating recipes that replace things that come from a box or a can. There’s just something so wholesome about making your…
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