A favorite YouTube channel of mine has become Tipsy Bartender. He makes fun drinks and shows you how to do it in an entertaining way, and is obviously having a great time while he's doing it. Recently I saw a video of his that showed how to make Mountain Dew flavored ice cream. I've always … Continue reading Dr. Pepper Ice Cream
Category: Recipes
Tuna Steak with Sesame Crust
I recently managed to get a doctors appointment, which is something I have been irresponsibly lacking for a long time. One of the things that came up was I have rather unhealthily high cholesterol. So in the future I'm going to be adjusting my habits and diet to try to get that under control. Less … Continue reading Tuna Steak with Sesame Crust
Pork Lo Mein Hong Kong Style
We had some left-over pork shoulder in the freezer and I wanted to use it up. I decided I was hungry for some Chinese food since we are up here in Northern Wisconsin far away from any decent Chinese food. I wanted something I could do totally in the wok without needing to make rice... … Continue reading Pork Lo Mein Hong Kong Style
Roasted Potatoes
When I first moved up to Portland, I was living with a room mate and supporting both of us on a grocery store paycheck. Rent took up most of that so simple, easily prepared meals became the way to go. I created this recipe for roasted potatoes for this. It requires only a bag of … Continue reading Roasted Potatoes
Corn Chowder
This is a classic recipe in the Kirkley household and one they I hadn't had in a long time and have never made before. I was in the mood for something rich, hearty, and with the unique flavor profile of corn. I had to get Dad to send me the recipe but when I did … Continue reading Corn Chowder
Chili Verde
I don't know exactly how, but I was talking to my friends about stuff I hadn't ever really got the hang of cooking properly. The thing that came up was authentic Mexican style chilis. It takes a great deal of skill to make this sort of thing correctly and they use techniques not completely familiar … Continue reading Chili Verde
Marinated Mushrooms
Up here in Northern Wisconsin there appears to be a preference for all things pickled; especially in drinks as garnish: pickled Brussels sprouts, pickled radishes, pickled pickles and pickled mushrooms to mention a few. The other day after we finished a round of golf, we stopped in a the bar for our half-off cocktails. I … Continue reading Marinated Mushrooms
Banana Nut Bread – Version 2
I am revising this recipe, which I posted earlier. Just made this today and instead of using plain butter, I used browned butter and instead of granulated sugar I used brown sugar. It makes for a vast improvement in flavor. Here is the revised recipe.... Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened (replace with browned butter, see … Continue reading Banana Nut Bread – Version 2
Pork Green Chili Shakshouka for Breakfast
The other night we made some of our Green Chili with Pork Stew and there were some leftovers in the fridge. I wanted some breakfast and Laura suggested making a kind of "Shakshouka" by adding eggs and poaching them in the leftover Chili. Well that was a great suggestion. I just warmed up the Chili … Continue reading Pork Green Chili Shakshouka for Breakfast
Mediterranean Chicken
This one has always been a favorite of my parents and me. It's a relatively simple meal once again utilizing the chicken breast technique that I've used a few times now. It's a great, quick, healthy meal that uses lots of veggies and creates a flavorful sauce. 2 Chicken Breasts 1 Onion, Sliced 1 Red … Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken