The corn’s a’coming. Fresh corn on the cob. Tis the season for sure. There are dozens and dozens of ways to cook corn on the cob and I’ve never tried a recipe that wasn’t good. Baked, boiled, steamed, grilled? Fresh, sweet corn on the cob? How can you go wrong? But recently I saw a recipe from Spicey Southern Kitchen that is likely to go to the front of the line in my recipe cards. It’s … [Read more...]
Saltwater Action
Flounder are being caught around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel as well as in local inlets such as Lynnhaven and Rudee. Trout and redfish are biting in Broad Bay and in the rivers. Spanish mackerel and bluefish are available along the oceanfront and well up into the Bay. Target them with trolling spoons, Clarks, Drones, behind in-line sinkers, or diving planer boards. Pier anglers can cast … [Read more...]
Taco Stuffed Peppers
Mexican food is fun to prepare. There are limitless possibilities and it’s fun to experiment. This week, I took advantage of some colorful peppers at Aldi’s and whipped up some Taco Stuffed Peppers. Aldi’s and several other grocery stores have been pre-packaging three mild peppers – orange, yellow and red, and offering the trio for $2.75, an excellent price. I bought 2 packages and went to … [Read more...]
Evaporated Corn Pudding
There are two things I most remember about evaporated milk. First, it was the creamer for my mom and dad’s morning coffee. There was always a little can of Carnation Evaporated Milk in the refrigerator with two small holes punched in the top, and my folks used that along with some sugar for their coffee. The second memory involves my Uncle Jim’s recipe for homemade ice cream. Instead of milk … [Read more...]
Perfect Eye of Round: Every Time
Eye of Round is one of those dishes you usually delegate for company. They are often very large and are more than just 2 could eat in a sitting. But they are really perfect for as few as two because they are relatively inexpensive (there is no waste), easy to prepare, and the leftovers make the best sandwiches in the known universe. Poking around the sale bin at Kroger’s, I saw a 3 ½ … [Read more...]
The Perfect Burger
I’ve done this article before, but it’s worth repeating. With backyard chefs bearing tongs and spatulas and heading for the grill, here’s my take on how to make the Perfect Burger. Be forewarned. This isn’t a recipe for the healthiest burger, just the tastiest. You really wouldn’t want to serve a steady diet of these burgers unless you had a death wish, but at least once this … [Read more...]
Sloppy Josés
I made a fun dish this week. Nothing fancy, just fun, and pretty good. I made what I call Sloppy Josés. Not Sloppy Joe’s, Sloppy Josés. It’s Mexican, you know, and a version of the American Sloppy Joes. When we were Senior High Advisers at church, one of the foods most in demand for Sunday night meals were Sloppy Joes. The kids loved them, and if your kids like Mexican, they’ll love … [Read more...]
Chicken Marsala
Since my bathroom scales have been growling at me every morning, I have been trying to eat more chicken. I have found Chicken Marsala to be a delicious choice and with chicken cutlets, it’s quite simple to prepare. Here’s my recipe for Chicken Marsala. For starters, you need Marsala, a wine that adds richness to any dish. When paired with portabella mushrooms, you cannot go … [Read more...]
Grandma Hitt’s Buttermilk Pie
My good friend, Bill Hitt, recently shared a recipe passed down through the Hitt family out of Culpeper. It was Grandma Hitt’s world famous Buttermilk Pie. This is the kind of pie you’d get only at a Church picnic or family reunion. Grandma Hitt was born in 1910 and departed in 1986, but according to Bill, in her time on earth she created some monster meals. Give Grandma Hitt’s … [Read more...]
Pizza Sliders
I made a fun dish yesterday – Pizza Sliders. The kids I cook for love pizza, and they enjoy sliders. Bingo! Pizza Sliders are easy to prepare, they cook in no time, and they are fun to eat. Some make these sliders as an appetizer, but I did mine as a main course and I made plenty. Here’s how. To make a dozen sliders (I made more), start with a package of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. Slice the … [Read more...]
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