A barbecue and Oktoberfest classic! Grill up some bratwurst and pair them with a nice cold beer! Bratwurst is a type of sausage made from finely chopped up beef or pork. It is seasoned with salt, caraway, pepper marjoram, nutmeg, and other spices that relate to the region their made. Bratwurst originates from Germany. TheContinue reading “Delightfully Grilled Bratwurst (Brats)”
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Crunchy Plum Crisp
Crisps taste like pie, but are much easier to make! Make this crisp while the plums are in season! A crisp is a dessert where fruit is covered with a topping that is crisp and crumbly when baked. The crisp topping usually consists of butter, sugar, flour and sometimes oatmeal. The oatmeal gives the crispContinue reading “Crunchy Plum Crisp”
Pressed Cubano Sandwiches (Cuban Sandwich)
My recipe was inspired by the movie Chef!These pressed Cubano sandwiches are a great blend of tangy, savory, cheesy, and crispy! You have to make one yourself, you will be surprised by how good they are! Cubano sandwiches also known as Cuban sandwiches or Cafe Cubanos are a popular sandwich in South Florida, especially inContinue reading “Pressed Cubano Sandwiches (Cuban Sandwich)”
Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This classic lunch dish is beloved by both children and adults! They are super easy to make! Why not create one today? A grilled cheese sandwich is made up of sliced bread and sliced or grated cheese and is typically fried in butter. The ingredients of the American style of grilled cheese were made possibleContinue reading “Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwich”
Perfectly Grilled Corn
This summery side dish will bring joy and happiness to any barbecue or picnic! Corn, also known as maize, is an edible grain. This crop is one of the most widely distributed food crops in the world. It originated in the Americas. Corn was first domesticated about 10,000 years ago by the native people ofContinue reading “Perfectly Grilled Corn”
Savory Southern Style Sausage Gravy
This luscious sausage gravy is perfect for a plate of biscuits and gravy! It is flavorful, comforting, and you will love how simple it is! Make it for breakfast or brunch! Many culinary historians and food writers believe that the dish biscuits and gravy originated in Southern Appalachia during the late 1800s. It was madeContinue reading “Savory Southern Style Sausage Gravy”
Sour Cream Pancakes
The sour cream makes these pancakes super moist and fluffy! These are perfect when you want pancakes that are not too sweet! There is archaeological evidence that suggests that pancakes were eaten in prehistoric societies over 30,000 years ago. Pancakes are also known as griddlecakes, hotcakes, and flapjacks. They are flat cakes that are preparedContinue reading “Sour Cream Pancakes”
Lemon Blackberry Cupcakes
These moist, fruity, delectable cupcakes will be the hit of any gathering! Make them for bridal showers, baby showers, or birthday parties! Cupcakes got their name from how they were originally prepared. Before muffin tins were invented cupcakes were baked in individual “cups” like ramekins, molds, or pottery cups. The first written description of cupcakesContinue reading “Lemon Blackberry Cupcakes”
How to make Cuban Sandwich Rolls
Cuban sandwich rolls are wonderful! Their texture is somewhat crusty like a French baguette, but still soft and flavorful like an Italian rustic loaf. Cuban rolls are perfect for making cubanos, but you can make any kind of savory sandwich you like. By Hand Combine yeast, water, salt, lard, and sugar into a large bowlContinue reading “How to make Cuban Sandwich Rolls”
Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Porridge)
This Vietnamese comfort food can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Chao Ga is Vietnamese for Chicken Rice Porridge. It is a popular breakfast dish in Vietnam. The porridge is a simple dish of rice boiled in stock or water. It derives from the Chinese recipe for congee, but this style of porridge isContinue reading “Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Porridge)”