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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
3 Gourmet Grilled Cheese Combinations Earlier this month, I posted about 5 different ways to make sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches. Today is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. So, we are going to look at some more variations of the time-old classic sandwich. BTW, I am taking this month seriously. At our house we are having grilled cheese more than ever. AND my daughter is a huge fan! The classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring lots of melted cheddar (or American) on soft white bread is the quintessential comfort food. When paired with a bowl of warm tomato soup, this popular combination evokes warm memories of childhood for many. However, if you…
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Homemade Soft Pretzels
The month of April is National Soft Pretzel Month. My son is a big fan of big soft pretzels — so much so that we had to start making them at home. This is a simple soft pretzel recipe that you can adapt with butter and salt or cinnamon and sugar. The recipe also contains short videos that illustrate each step. There are also tips so that you can make your pretzels the best ever! Baking Tips Tip 1: One of the keys to success with this recipe is to dip the pretzels in a boiling alkaline bath before baking. This step is what gives soft pretzels that distinctive rich…
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Sourdough Grilled Cheese Recipes
Happy April! No April Fool’s here! April 1 is National Sourdough Bread Day. April 12th is also National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, And April is National Grilled Cheese Month. So going along with this, today’s post covers grilled cheese sandwiches using sourdough bread. Yum! Different Ways to Make Grilled Cheese Using Sourdough Bread A good grilled cheese sandwich isn’t hard to make, but there are many variations you might want to try. Here are some different ways to make a grilled cheese. Since sourdough bread is the star of the day, use sourdough for these variations. Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese This is a simple variation of a traditional grilled cheese…
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Irish Food Traditions and Where They Come From
If you’ve ever had traditional Irish food, you’ll know that it’s made from inexpensive, simple ingredients. There is also a “no waste” approach to food. This comes from a long tradition and history of poverty amongst a large portion of the population. Of course, Ireland has come a long way and times have changed, but the traditional meals are still grounded in this long, rich history. A Brief History One glance at a true Irish recipe and you’ll see that there are often only a few ingredients. Few seasonings are used, with salt and pepper being the most common. Common recipe ingredients include potatoes, cabbage, bacon, beef, lamb, bread, and…
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Homemade Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce
Spring is near! Which means that grilling season is coming. So here is a nice sauce that you can try for your next grill session: Homemade Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce. This flavor-packed BBQ sauce combines the natural sweetness of cherries and maple syrup with the welcoming warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and rosemary. For best results, prepare this recipe one or two days in advance. Although it can be enjoyed immediately, this sauce really comes into its own when the flavors are given time to fully develop. This month is also National Sauce Month so this BBQ recipe is another sauce to add to your repertoire. Here is another post about…
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It’s National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 2021
Hello, everyone! Things are getting back to normal slowly here in Texas. We survived the winter storm Uri. There was so much damage but the people who lost everything are getting help. Hopefully, they will take the necessary steps to prevent this from happening again1 So, on the month of March! Today is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. It’s the perfect day to celebrate the versatility of peanut butter. There are so many ways that peanut butter can be used — in desserts, meals, smoothies, sandwiches, You can have it for every meal if you wish (and my daughter often has that very wish!) To revel in the joy that…
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More National Chocolate Lovers Month: Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Hi, everyone! Another month has flown off the books! And with the end of February comes the end of Chocolate Lovers Month. I have shared a few chocolatey recipes this month: Chocolate Cherry Brownies and Keto Chocolate Mug Cake But I have one more to round out February! This one is CANDY! Chocolate Peanut Clusters For this recipe, a layer of melted milk chocolate provides a nice contrast to the underlying darker bittersweet chocolate underneath. However, you can use any type of melted chocolate you prefer. As written, this recipe is prepared with raw, unsalted peanuts. This option is generally more economical, and it allows more control over the amount…
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Dutch Baby Pancakes
Today is Pancake Day! So I am sharing a pancake recipe or two (or 4)! Dutch Baby Pancakes This is one of the recipes that seems like it is going to much more complicated than it actually is. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind before you get started… First, the size of your skillet matters in this case. You will need a 10-inch well-seasoned cast-iron or another oven-safe skillet to prepare this recipe as written. In addition, you’ll want to make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature before using. So plan to let them rest at room temperature for approximately 20-30 minutes before…
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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
There has been much published about healthy food and diets for a healthy heart. Salmon is one of those foods. With this being American Heart Month, it is a good time to share a tasty salmon recipe.
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Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
Here is another recipe for Chocolate Lovers Month — Keto Chocolate Mug Cake. Mug cakes are always cool — they don’t take that long to make and you can make just enough for you! No extra dessert lurking around the house — calling your name at all times of the day. Especially when you are not supposed to be eating all those sweets… And this mug cake is keto!
