Easy Sourdough Bread

This is a simple, easy, low fuss recipe for making consistently great sourdough bread.

Pasta With Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio)

A delicious pasta recipe that can be used as a side dish or an entre.

Old Forge White Pizza

Delicious pizza made in the style of Old Forge White Pizza.

Crispy Italian Bread

Home made Italian Bread!

Chicken, Broccoli and Sun Dried Tomatoes with Bow-Ties

This was something we had often growing up.  It was always a family favorite.

Bacon Roll-ups

Quick and tasty appetizer that can be made in advance – frozen – removed from freezer and baked.

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Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Growing up in New Jersey I never had Red Beans and Rice until I moved to Texas.   I never knew what I was missing out on!   Red Beans and Rice is a delicious Cajun staple.  It can be made in an instant pot but I find the best results still come from the...

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Old Forge White Pizza

Old Forge White Pizza

Grandma Bridgette lived in Old Forge Pennsylvania (The Pizza Capital of the World). It was always a special treat to have White Pizza whenever we would visit. We don’t get there often these days but when we do we still love to stop in at Arcaro & Genell to have...

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Brine for Pork Chops and Pork Loin

Brine for Pork Chops and Pork Loin

Pork Loin and Pork Loin Chops are regular entrees at our house. They are lean, delicious, and inexpensive compared to a lot of other cuts of meat these days. The biggest thing you need to be careful about when making pork loin or pork loin chops is to keep the meat...

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Oven Baked St Louis Style Ribs

Oven Baked St Louis Style Ribs

If you love tender, moist, fall-off-the-bone ribs then this recipe is for you! We love ribs and have them often. I’ve tried many different recipes over the years for grilled and oven-baked ribs. This recipe has become my go-to recipe for St. Louis cut American-style...

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