Sweet Pork Barbacoa

A friend was talking about a copycat recipe for Cafe Rio’s Seweet Pork Barbacoa, so I decided to scour the web and Pinterest and find a recipe.  There are so many recipes out there, and many of them are very similar. What I noticed is 

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

This pasta sauce is simple and delicious.  You can either make the sauce in a slow cooker or in a dutch oven.  Letting the sauce simmer or cook slow is important; you want the sauce to thicken and for the flavors to meld.  Ingredients: 6-8 

Monkey Bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon2 cans Pillsbury Grands Biscuits1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup melted butterDirectionsHeat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a tube pan.  In a Zip-Loc bag mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.Cut dough into quarters.  Shake in bag to coat.  Arrange 

Easy Hard Boiled Eggs

KEMP MINIFIE, Gourmet Live Thanks to food scientist Shirley Corriher and her book Cookwise, there’s a ridiculously simple method that produces sunny yellow yolks (with no blue-green discoloration) and whites as tender as a baby’s bottom. Over the years I’ve simplified it even further. Cover the 

Orzo with Chicken, Corn and Green Beans

Everyday Food Ingredients:Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 pound orzo 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 roasted chicken, shredded  or 4-5 chicken breasts seasoned 

Barbecue Shrimp

My friend Melanie made this for dinner one night, and my husband and I have been hooked on this shrimp recipe ever since.  It is a super simple way to prepare shrimp, and the flavor is amazing. Soaking up the sauce with a piece of 

Beef Stroganoff

I use filet tips when I make beef stroganoff because I just don’t like the possibility of having tough meat.  Quality does matter when it comes to food.  Don’t skimp!  This recipe is excellent, and I promise you will never think of using a stroganoff 

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 1 1/2 pounds ground beef  1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon Montreal Steak Seasoning 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups tomato sauce 2 tablespoons tomato 

Easy Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients 5 to 6 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 12 ounces assorted mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced, stems removed 2 cups arborio rice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 cup dry 

Bucatini all’ Amatriciana

Bucatini all’Amatirciana is one of my family’s favorite meals. This recipe is great for serving lots of people too.  You can make the sauce before the guests arrive, and then when the pasta is finished, you simply toss the pasta in the sauce and you are done. It