Jamaica or Hibiscus Flowers BBQ Sauce

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States to honor the American labor movement and the contributions of laborers to the achievements of America. It also signifies the unoffical winding down of summer, cooler temperatures, sports and returning to school. Many people are grilling such things as  hamburgers, steaks, or chicken. Barbecuing a … Continue reading

Grilled Bratwursts and German Potato Salad

During the warmer months of the year when I am grilling, bratwursts are a popular item. I first cook a mixture of apple/onion/beer for 15 minutes, add the brats and cook for another 15 minutes. Then I let the brats sit in the liquid, covered, for an hour before browning them on the grill. A … Continue reading

Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Vegetables and Gravy

Pork tenderloin is a favorite cut of meat whether I roast it in the oven or grill it. I especially like the many sauces/marinades you can use to flavor it. Cooking it with veggies sheet pan style and serving it with a gravy makes for a complete meal. For more recipes just search “pork tenderloin”.

SPAM®- Cooking an American Icon

First of all, SPAM® is spelled with all capital letters and is a canned food item known world-wide. It is not spam or spamming which refers to the action of sending unsolicited commercial e-mail. It is one of the greatest business success stories! Second,  I had SPAM® once when I was an undergraduate in college and … Continue reading

Quick Asian Beef Ramen Noodles

There are times when I am craving an Asian meal and want a dish to put together quickly and with only a few ingredients. Of course when the weather is warm I really don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen either. This recipe fit the bill – not much preparation, one-pan … Continue reading

Pork and Vegetable Sugarcane Skewers

Kebabs are a favorite dinner to grill; beef, chicken and pork all make good choices using different marinades to enhance their flavor. Vegetables I like to grill are usually zucchini, red onion and red pepper. I usually serve them over rice or noodles with a sauce, gravy or leftover marinade that I set aside. Raw … Continue reading

Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Root Vegetables

Sheet pan recipes are so convenient and actually fun to make. Pork tenderloin, or “Gentlmen’s Cut” is a great candidate for this type of cooking as well as the three veggies I’ve used (technically, potatoes are a stem vegetable) Then I also love, love balsamic vinegar and rosemary! Great combination and all on one pan! … Continue reading