Archive for December, 2009

Ingredients: 4-5 lb. shoulder or butt pork roast 1 bottle dark beer (or apple cider) 1 small onion, diced 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp cayenne pepper Sauce: 1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce Reserved drippings from pork Directions: Add all ingredients to your slow-cooker. Place heat on medium. Cook for approximately [Continue...]

This is a family tradition at Thanksgiving, but is also a delicious way to start off any meal. Ingredients: 2 packages mushrooms (any type you prefer will do. I like to mix exotic, portabellas and creminis) 2 32 oz. cartons beef stock 1 medium onion, diced 1/4 cup fresh parsley 2 tbsp butter kosher salt [Continue...]

I always seem to have friends popping in for a glass of wine. This dip is so easy and quick that I can prepare without missing any of the fun! Enjoy! Ingredients:1 can artichoke hearts, chopped 3-5 cloves garlic olive oil 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese Directions: Drizzle about 2 tbsp olive oil in a [Continue...]

You can make this recipe in a heavy stock pot on the stove or in your slow-cooker.  Either way there is nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of chicken soup. Ingredients: 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup pearl onions or 1 small whole onions, cut into large chunks 4 stalks celery, cut into [Continue...]

Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes (10 ounces each), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus additional to taste 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts [Continue...]

For the pasta: 4 1/2 cups (600 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 7 (140 g) egg yolks 3 (150 g) eggs 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil 1 cup (250 ml) water, plus 2-3 tablespoons if needed For the mushroom filling: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium-sized yellow onion, finely [Continue...]