Championship Style Spare Ribs I have been binge-watching BBQ Pitmasters and decided to attempt to make some Championship Style Spare Ribs at home.  The main thing I learned from the show was the Johnny Trigg’s 3-2-1 method of cooking pulled pork and ribs.  Smoke for […]

Shrimp Scampi Shrimp Scampi is an elegant Italian-American classic.  It is a quick easy meal to make even on a week night.  The best part of this finished dish is the lemon garlic butter sauce. I make this with Linguini, but I have use angel […]

BBQ Sauce for Hamburgers This recipe is from my great aunt, Sally Prucha from 1958.  Sally is the 2nd female from the left.  I did tweak it slightly. This is a BBQ Sauce for Hamburgers not for ribs.  The heat and spice are just right […]

Company Potatoes a.k.a Funeral Potatoes This finished dish is a nice change from potato salad for the holidays.  Company Potatoes, otherwise known as, Funeral Potatoes are sure to be a crowd pleaser.  This is a popular hot potato casserole in the Midwest.  This dish is […]

Tempura Shrimp We go to the Renaissance Faire almost every year.  Most people gravitate to the Turkey Legs, but I always look for the Tempura Shrimp.  Succulent deep fried shrimp in a light and crispy tempura batter. When I make these, I typically use a […]

Chicken Burger This is a copycat McChicken® Burger recipe.   This recipe is so quick and easy make and the Chicken Burger is really flavorful.  The coating makes the burger have a very similar crunch and topped with mayo and shredded lettuce it’s the perfect copycat […]

Pan Roasted Whitefish with Tomatoes, Garlic and Shallots I can’t tell you how many times I’ve eaten something at a restaurant and then come home and made it myself.  This is one of those dishes.  The hardest part of this dish was finding the Whitefish.  […]

Truffle Pasta with Truffle Oil and Mushrooms Growing up Italian, my family hosted St. Joseph’s Day tables for the church and neighborhood.  Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos from this time since I was very young.  I remember the cooking that went on for several […]

Italian Chicken Tenders These Italian Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside and the tenders are extremely moist and flavorful.  An easy meal to prepare and your family will love them.   They are also versatile since you can swap out the Italian Panko bread crumbs […]

Asian Beef Tenderloin I first had this Asian Beef Tenderloin after purchasing it from a meal assembly club.  It was so good that my family wanted it again and again, so I did some research and found a recipe to start with, but of course, […]