Pecan Sandies with Bacon are the perfect treat any time of year, but because they are from Zingerman’s Bakehouse, an Ann Arbor institution, they are especially tasty while watching Michigan basketball playing in the NCAA Tournament. Keep reading to check out another March Madness treat! Affiliate links have been used to link to items discussed…
One Pan Spiced Pork Chops with Bacon
One Pan Spiced Pork Chops with Bacon is an easy, healthy and delicious way to celebrate seasonal cooking. We had all that cold weather, I started craving soups and stews and then wham! Awful heat wave. It is never hot enough to swim over my birthday at the end of September but this year it…
Creamy Pasta Frittata with Hatfield® Bacon, Asparagus and Goat Cheese
Creamy Pasta Frittata with Bacon, Asparagus and Goat Cheese is a delicious breakfast or brunch centerpiece, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar it makes a light and elegant dinner entree. When I was asked to create a recipe using Hatfield Quality Meats bacon, I was immediately intrigued by their Cherrywood Extra Thick Cut Triple Smoked Bacon. As far as…
Chicken Pot Roast with Apples and Cider
Chicken Pot Roast with Apples and Cider is a comforting winter dinner, perfumed with apples and rosemary. Your entire family will adore this one pot meal. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. This is another one of those stories where I discover a gem of a cookbook, but it takes…
Southern Italian Style Arugula Salad with a Fruity Twist
Crisp, refreshing and delicious, Southern Italian Style Arugula Salad with melons or peaches is the perfect antidote to summer heat! I have mentioned to many people that southern Italy (Calabria) really inspired me with their salads. This is the first such example. The one crucial ingredient in common to the Southern Italian style salads
Weeknight Cassoulet with Sausage & Bacon in the Slow Cooker
The slow cooker makes this Weeknight Cassoulet with Sausage, Bacon, Beans and White Wine delicious and easy. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. I know it is not exactly the time of year to be excited about stick to your ribs food, but frankly I could eat slow cooker…
Aruban Tutu
Aruban tutu is a deliciously addictive fried cornmeal mush, or funchi, that has been enriched with beans, bacon and brown sugar. This hearty side can be served as part of breakfast or brunch, or as a delicious snack in the afternoon. I had a total Blogger Fail this month and missed Bundt Bakers. I hope you…
Chipotle Beef Stew on Mexican Pot Beans: Review of Mexico The Cookbook
Smoky, spicy Chipotle Beef Stew enlivens traditional Mexican Pot Beans. A copy of Mexico: The Cookbook was provided to me in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Is it just me or is Phaidon on a roll? The traditional international cooking titles that…
Traditional Refried Beans: Review of Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food
Traditional refried beans are easy, delicious and just like you would get in a Mexican restaurant!. Affiliate links were used in this post. A copy of Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food: 120 Authentic Recipes to Make at Home was sent to me by the publishers for purposes of an honest review. Finally! You would not believe…