Stewed Beef Shin & Ham Hock Soup

I made this a few months back, so don't think I just ate expired meat if you look at the label. This would be perfect for this crazy cold week. Warm stewed meat soup with ramen noodles. Comforting. I took my...

Turkey Tetrazzini

Bonnie took me to a Thanksgiving leftover party the other night. The host, Teva, made this awesome Turkey Tetrazzini. He said it's from Giada De Laurentiis' recipe, which is the only recipe he doesn't stray fro...

Thanksgiving 2009

So the Cinnamon Butter Squash Pork Shoulder came out fantastic. I couldn't believe it. My Green Bean Casserole and Egg Noodle Casserole which I tried to emulate Campbell Soup Americana recipes, didn't come out ...

Thanksgiving Morning Live Blogging

Whoa, this is what it's like being hungover and having to wake up early to prep for your first Thanksgiving hosting? I actually meant to wake up three hours ago to put this pork shoulder in the crock pot. Like ...

Bacon Beer Brussel Sprouts

I was really thinking of the brussel sprouts from the night before. I wanted to cook my own. So went to the store, grabbed some stuff and prayed. Note that I've never cooked Brussel Sprouts and was too lazy to...

Baked Beer-Can Cornish Hens

I'm trying to think what to make today for the Florida Gators v S. Carolina Game Cocks. Although Tio Wally recently reminded me of the Mexican Cock, I suppose poultry would be the better choice. Here's some old...

Fried Okra Party

Brad came over and we called out Fried Okra Party. Rusty made baked chicken wings. Brad made the fried okra and corn bread muffins all while we watched figure skating to the Backstreet Boys for some reason. The...

Imitation Lobster Roll Sandwich

I tried an even Poorer Man's version of the lobster roll with some imitation crab/lobster meat. Mixed it up with some mayo, salt and pepper. Put it on a pan-toasted hot dog bun with a little olive oil. Added pi...