When chuck roasts go on sale here I instantly think of cooking them until fall-apart tender in my slow cooker. Nine times out of ten, I’m going to make a sandwich or po boy with the results. Sure, I occasionally keep it ‘traditional’ and serve my almost-pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy and veggies, … Continue reading “Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef”
I didn’t need any help with my meatloaf addiction. I didn’t think it could get any worse. But, no, along came meatloaf meatballs and my problem got worse. A lot worse. Each one of these little lovely balls of meaty goodness taste just like a meatloaf. Complete with a delicious glaze. I mean, come on, … Continue reading “Meatloaf Meatballs”
Oh my goodness. I was already a card-carrying meatloaf addict before cedar plank meatloaf came into my life. Now, my meatloaf obsession is completely out of control. Cooking on the cedar planks added a mild aroma and taste of cedar. Not overwhelming at all, the planks take meatloaf from simple-and-good to amazing-and-great. You can use … Continue reading “Cedar Plank Meatloaf”
When I make Cajun slow cooker pot roast I have only one goal in mind: making the perfect pot roast po boy sandwich. Yeah, I could slice it and serve it with mashed potatoes. Or something else. But for me, chop it up fine, pile it up on a crusty roll with some creamy horseradish … Continue reading “Cajun Slow Cooker Pot Roast”
Once I let the idea of Salisbury steak get into my head, it wasn’t going to go away. I was jonesin’ bad for that mix of beef and pork and my favorite, the brown gravy. But I wasn’t going to make ‘steak’, I was going to make meatballs. And boy, oh boy, did I ever … Continue reading “Salisbury Meatballs”
It’s not uncommon for me to dream of a meal the night after I’ve had it. What isn’t common is when I dream about a meal BEFORE I’ve even had it. I knew going in that this slow cooker jalapeno pot roast was going to be great. Of course, after a day in the slow … Continue reading “Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast”
As much as I love making and devouring mashed potatoes with pot roast and gravy, I love grits even more. The creamy ground corn has more texture and more flavor. At least, in my opinion. Add some cheese (and a little bit of Ranch dressing mix) and well, these cheddar Ranch grits are the perfect … Continue reading “Cheddar Ranch Grits”
Cold weather can sometimes make me ‘cooking lazy’. That’s when I just want to toss a few out-of-the-pantry and out-of-the-fridge ingredients into a slow cooker, turn it on, and come back half a day later to a done dish. Doesn’t mean it has to be all out of a can, but it doesn’t have to … Continue reading “Slow Cooker Bold Ranch Pork Chops”
Who needs all the carbs you find in traditional nachos? We’ll, here’s the solution if you’re watching your carbohydrates. Perfectly roasted cauliflower topped with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, guacamole, and salsa! Heck, you don’t even have to be counting carbs to enjoy these cauliflower nachos. And you might not even miss the … Continue reading “Cauliflower Nachos”
I’ve made my share of Stove Top Chicken Stuffing. It’s fast, easy, cheap and good. In my bachelor days you’d always find a box or two in my pantry. Now that I cook a lot more from scratch, I decided it was time to give making a version of the classic boxed stuffing a shot. … Continue reading “Copycat Stove Top Chicken Stuffing”
