Every once in a while, I get the urge to make stuffed grapeleaves (dolmades), usually for a holiday or other special occasion. Part of my family is of Greek descent, so these were a mainstay of holidays and big family get-togethers throughout my childhood. Once I moved away from home, I learned to make them…
Baby Back Ribs
Baby Back Ribs are one of my favorite foods to eat. Finding a good place to get ribs nearby is difficult, so I wanted to learn how to do my own. I was reading through a magazine and saw a simple recipe and thought I would try it out. They turned out well the first…
End of the weekend blues
As every weekend comes to an end, I start to think about the last things I need to do…. one more load of laundry, putting dishes away, cleaning up the small piles that might have gathered, etc. All of these last minute chores can put a damper on my mood, especially when I start thinking about…
Labor Day Weekend… Labors in the Kitchen
It’s labor day weekend, hooray for an extra day off! I decided to make some tasty meals to augment our relaxation time. First up, Beef Barbacoa in the slow cooker. I use a recipe from www.kitchn.com that has turned out well for me before. I usually don’t quite follow a recipe word-for-word, sometimes out of laziness,…