We have banana peppers in the garden - well, they were in the garden, but now they are in the house - lots of them. Actually, there are more in the garden too. Out of everything Steve has grown this year, banana pepper seem to be the most plentiful. So, naturally I needed to come up with something ... read more
Sausage and Cheese Twisty Bread for Man Food Mondays
And, we're back! As Michelle said earlier, I have been "remodeling" our kitchen/blog space. More on this a little later in this post. Michelle and I were talking about different places we have eaten and some of the things we liked that were kind of unique to each place. This Sausage and Cheese ... read more
Under Construction for Man Food Mondays
Not the website, the kitchen. And, the kitchen just happens to be where the computers usually reside. Food blogger with computer in the kitchen + kitchen remodel = crazy, well and that you might have to wait a day or to for a post. This is Michelle because Steve is painting. Actually, he is just ... read more
Macadamia Nut Butter
This hardly and post and hardly a recipe. So, why am I sharing it. Well, because I can't stop eating it, and I thought maybe some of you would feel the same way. I first purchased Macadamia Nut Butter at Sprouts Farmers Market, but it is not close to me, and I can't find it anywhere that is, so I ... read more
Red Plum Pork Chops
These Red Plum Pork Chops are the perfect way to use those fresh plums that are coming in right now. And, it is super easy and doesn't even have a lot of ingredients. Speaking of ingredients, one of them is white balsamic vinegar, which is my new favorite thing to add to just about anything. But, it ... read more
Puppy Ice Pops for Man Food Mondays
Hi there, I apologize for the missed post on Monday. I have been working on a in-depth kitchen remodel and by the time I had this ready it was too dark to take pictures. With up my buddy Connor's help we set this offering out for you. Puppy Ice Pops because it's HOT in the Hinterlands and furry dog ... read more
Broccoli and Mushroom Casserole
This is one of those recipes that I make when it is just me and my son for dinner. He is a vegetarian, and I really have those leanings too, but the rest of the family is a bit more meat oriented, so when it is just us, I take the time to make something that the rest of the family would not consider ... read more
Asian Cucumber Salad
Hi, remember me? I'm back, hopefully for good! This summer has been absolutely insane. I took a pretty difficult, very time consuming class that is normally taught in 16 weeks, in 7, had two jobs (one with increased hours), and have been working on starting my own web design business. I have ... read more
Fire Roasted Baba Ganoush for Man Food Mondays
Good morning folks. This week I decided to take a turn to the east and try out some Fire Roasted Baba Ganoush. A few weeks back, Michelle and I took a detour through town on our way back from my granddaughters birthday party. We decided to tryout a Mediterranean quick food place near Emory ... read more
House Favorite Pulled Pork for Man Food Mondays
Hi y'all, It's been quite a hectic few weeks around here, I am sorry that I have missed a few posts. One was about family stuff and the other was about a smoking error that could not be corrected in time to post. The smoking error recipe will be redone soon, and I will share the ugly details then ... read more
Chocolate Covered Frozen Watermelon
I realize that I am not the first to freeze watermelon. Nor, am I the first to dip it in chocolate. But, this was just so easy and so good that I had to share. I am going to write it up as a recipe, but it really isn't even a recipe, but more of a procedure. ... read more
Dad’s Chocolate Pound Cake…on the Smoker For Man Food Mondays.
Stand BACK! I'm going to try science!...... There is an art to cooking and a science to baking, as things go around our house, Michelle is the baker, and I am only a cook. Granted, there are a few dessert things I will make, but for the most part I stick to meats and veggies - not so this time. ... read more
Breakfast Pops
These breakfast pops are our latest attempt at getting Steve's grandsons to eat something at least sort of healthy for breakfast. I mean both the granola and yogurt have sugar in them. But, I bought pretty healthy granola and fruited low-fat yogurt, so these were a pretty good treat. I know there ... read more
Grilled Shrimp and Vegetables For Man Food Monday
Good Day Folks, It's getting into summer time here in the Hinterlands and we are thinking of quick and healthy things to eat. Yeah, I know sometimes healthy is not what we want to eat, but if we think on it there are plenty of really good things we can throw together that are very tasty. This is ... read more
Mango Smoothies
Life has been crazy lately - hence, the lack of posts. I am going to try to do better about keeping on schedule, but wow. My work schedule is just crazy this semester as is my school schedule. Yes, I am much busier than I have been, but I think part of the problem is that the schedule is just so ... read more
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Plum Sauce and Salsa For Man Food Monday
How's it going folks? We made it through another week and we did not get washed away. It's been raining quite bit here in the Hinterlands, which makes cooking on the the grill just a might soggy.....I did suffer through it just so I could share this dish with all of you! Grilled Chicken Breasts ... read more
Sweet and Sour Chicken
This recipe started with me asking my children what they wanted for dinner (keep in mind that they are young adults). My son responded, "sweet and sour." To which I asked, "Do you mean like sour dinner with dessert or sweet and sour tofu (he is a vegetarian)." He said sweet and sour tofu. Now, I ... read more
Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing – A Lightened Up Version of My Grandmother’s Recipe
This past weekend we were getting together with friends, and I knew that I wanted to take something to share. So, you are probably going to think this is really weird, but I dreamt that I should take fruit and my Grandmother's Poppy Seed Dressing. So, the next morning I got up and got out her little ... read more
Smoked Cherry and Apple Wood BBQ Turkey for Man Food Mondays
I hope you are having a nice Memorial Day. Please take a moment and honor those that have given all they could so we can celebrate our freedom. ... read more
Strawberry and Broccoli Salad
This salad is an adaptation of a salad I used to make years ago. The original just had lettuce instead of broccoli, and it was an entree salad that had chicken added. It was delicious, but you really couldn't take it anywhere because it wilted so badly, but with Memorial Day being tomorrow, I ... read more
Curried Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs for Man Food Mondays
Well It's a little past Monday folks...Sorry for the delay. Up here in the hinterlands we have big things a brewing, the second round of graduations is hitting and we have been in full re-org mode to get ready. Boy child is getting out of High School and there is so much last minute stuff to do, ... read more
Smashed Potatoes
HI folks, We decided to do a quick meal this week due to the amount of time we are spending having had the girl child graduate from college and getting ready for the boy child to graduate from high school next week. These Smashed Potatoes were the side dish for tomorrow's Man Food Mondays post. ... read more
Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake
As promised, a recipe using that lemon curd I made the other day. This Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake is really good and super easy. And, you could even cheat a bit and make it easier. I mean I made my own lemon curd and whipped cream, but you could buy a jar of lemon curd and use whipped topping. Ok, it ... read more
Lemon Curd – Microwave Version
So, I have ummm... missed a few posts. It has been a crazy few weeks around here. Most recently, I have been out of town for my daughter's graduation from college. We are super proud of her! And, even this is kind of a cheater's post. I have another post coming up that actually uses this lemon curd ... read more
Strawberry Smoothies
So, the other day when I was going through the freezer... trying to fit more in, I noticed that I still had frozen strawberries from last year. That's right, I just got an email from the local strawberry farm saying they were picking, and I still have some from last year! And, it just so happens ... read more
Individual Skillet Cookies
If you are feeding people that can't agree, these individual skillet cookies are a must! Give everyone an equal amount of cookie dough and let them mix in whatever they want. We made these with the grandsons, and it was perfect. One used lots of chocolate, while the other added just a bit of ... read more
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Good morning folks! Looks pretty tasty, doesn't it? This weekends meal is my variation on Chicken Cordon Bleu. This started out as a much larger project than it ended up. We had the grand boys here and, as normal, time just got away from me and I had to change my plan to fit. I will visit the main ... read more
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
It has been a little while since I have shared a one pot meal, and I really love one pot meals. They are perfect for busy weeknights. And, with school winding down for both me and my kids, we have had lots of busy weeknights. This Creamy Chicken and Mushroom pasta is not only delicious, but I had it ... read more
Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche
I really do love quiche in almost all of its forms, but broccoli and cheddar quiche has to be one of my favorites. I think of eating it for brunch or lunch, but it is just as good for dinner or breakfast. With my son being a vegetarian, we are trying to eat meatless at least once a week, and quiche ... read more
Grilled Orange Scallops for Man Food Mondays
Good morning folks, I spent most of this weekend doing the things I like to do. Getting the back patio porch cleaned up and ready for spring, planting tomatoes and flowers (just not in the same spot), and cooking on the grill. All in all it was a good weekend. Michelle is winding down on her ... read more
Salad Niçoise
I love having entree salads for dinner in spring and summer. This time, I decided to go with a classic - Salad Niçoise. While my version may be a version of the classic, it is probably not authentic. However, I did actually eat this or something close to it almost thirty years ago in France. And, ... read more
Breakfast Burritos for Man Food Mondays
Howdy! I hope all of you had a great weekend. Here in the Hinterlands, ours was full to the brim. It was a grand kids weekend, and there is always plenty to do when the boys are here. From working in the yard to going to events, we are always on the move. One of the things we do is a big Sunday ... read more
Thai Shrimp Pizza
I am a major peanut sauce lover. As in, I can eat it right by itself. But, it is even better on a pizza with shrimp. This is just really soooo good! ... read more
Greek Yogurt Pimento Cheese for Man Food Mondays
Mornin' People, I am doing a Friday edition of Man Food Mondays. Michelle is neck deep in her final weeks of class and I'm helping out with a quick post. Greek Yogurt Pimento Cheese, yeah that's what we're doing.... ... read more
Mango Avocado Jalapeno Cole Slaw
This Mango Avocado Jalapeno Cole Slaw is some seriously delicious coleslaw. Here in Georgia, it is already almost like summer, so we are grilling and eating salads and coleslaw, and generally enjoying the warm weather. I do not like to be cold, so I am just so thankful when it gets warm, and I can ... read more
Hot Chicken Salad in Puff Pastry
It is the time of year for Mother's Day, wedding showers, and afternoon teas, luncheons, and brunches and this Hot Chicken Salad in Puff Pastry recipe is just perfect for those events. It is pretty easy to make, pretty to look at, and full of spring flavors. And, it is even quick, if you have ... read more
Saucy Chicken Soft Tacos
These Saucy Chicken Soft Tacos are seriously good. You really need to try them. Plus, they are pretty easy. And, they can help you use your leftovers. Sure, you can cook some chicken especially to go in these, but if you are like me, it is not unusual to have leftovers just waiting to be ... read more
Lime Jalapeno Frozen Custard for Man Food Mondays
Good Monday People, I hope your Easter/Passover holiday was a enjoyable one. Ours was a little hectic here, and we had a good time. This Mondays fare is a Lime Jalapeno Frozen Custard that is a result of a conversation I had with a client a few months back. It's been hanging at the back of my mind ... read more
Chipotle Ham Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Happy Easter! I know many of you will be eating ham tomorrow, and that means there is going to be quite a bit of leftover ham around. And, these Chipotle Ham Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are just the perfect way to use that leftover ham. Honestly though, I bought ham just for these because they are ... read more
Chicken and Quinoa Salad
I had the hardest time naming this Chicken and Quinoa salad, and I am still not sure if I'm happy with the name. Most of the ingredients seem like the main ingredient. But, Chicken, Quinoa, Cabbage, Kale, Butternut Squash Salad seems like too much. Regardless of what you call it, it is delicious and ... read more