Like many other people, I have to dial back the holiday gluttony and return to a healthier lifestyle. Turmeric is heralded as a natural way of helping deal with inflammatory issues such as joint pain, liver disease, and so forth. I decided to try a chicken turmeric soup to improve our “natural” ability to deal …
Grammy Cooks
A collection of recipes and family moments centered around food and tradition
A great quick meal to toss together at the end of a long work day. It uses things readily on hand and is a new favorite. It is comfort food, looks and tastes great, and has the added benefit of getting a little spinach into the menu. INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces pasta, uncooked (I use penne …
These are the best pork chops I’ve ever had. My husband is a big fan of Malcolm Reed (HowToBBQRight). These were his recipe and they’re easy, moist and flavorful. They’re also really pretty! INGREDIENTS: 6, thick-cut bone-in pork chops For the brine:64 ounces apple juice1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup kosher salt1/2 cup BBQ rub (we …
I have been told that, technically, a Shepherd’s Pie uses ground lamb and Cottage Pie uses ground beef. However, in our family we’ve always referred to this dish as Shepherd’s Pie and it would be confusing to a great many people to change it now. So, here is one of my ultimate comfort food recipes. …
You don’t have to smoke your prime rib. In fact, I followed pretty much this same process for years when roasting my Christmas Eve prime rib in the oven. However, there’s just something extra tasty about having a high quality prime rib roasted on your smoker. This is more of a process than a recipe. …
By popular demand, I am posting what is probably one of my most requested dishes. This is something my children want me to make every Christmas Day. It’s a dish my niece asks for as a gift for her birthday. It is the standard by which all other comfort food in our family is measured. …
Let’s face it, ground turkey can be pretty bland and tasteless unless it has a little help. When you’re trying to cut down the amount of red meat in your diet and also trying to serve family meals that please others, you have to be a bit creative. I developed this recipe a few years …
I found this great recipe on Allrecipes.com and had to give it a try. It was a successful venture and one I would recommend if you like to infuse your pork chops with a more exciting flavor. It’s important to note that the beer you choose to use for your braising can alter the taste …
Thanksgiving is over and, no matter how much you tried not to, you cooked too much and have leftovers packing your refrigerator. How can you approach your own personal version of “Chopped” and transform those leftovers into something that looks new and appealing? My experiment this year was to marry my Thanksgiving leftovers with my …
I’m working on lightening up meals these days. I adore shrimp scampi, love pasta, but knew that I had to find a way to enjoy some of those flavors while watching the fats and carbs. This is my version of a shrimp and garlic pasta that satisfies those cravings, but also keeps me on the …
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