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Mexican Pizza
Read more: Mexican PizzaPrintable version I wanted to make an exotic pizza for Football on Sunday. While I was at the grocery store I decided it would be fun to take a Mexican route. I headed to the meat case to pick up some ground beef. I usually start a pizza with the…
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Trailblazer Vegan Chili
Read more: Trailblazer Vegan ChiliPrintable version When the director of Fort Wayne Trails suggested I make their entry in Fort Wayne’s Chilifest I thought it would be a fun challenge because there were two parameters. First, they wanted it vegan and second, it needed to be hot or “blazin” to help promote the next…
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Lemon Spinach Spaghetti Squash
Read more: Lemon Spinach Spaghetti SquashPrintable version Fall has returned and with it the multiple varieties of winter squash. Originating in the Western hemisphere, there is evidence of squash being consumed in Mexico more than 7,000 years ago. Unlike the summer variety, winter squash has inedible skin and tough flesh that needs to be cooked…
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Green Bean Pizza
Read more: Green Bean PizzaPrintable version When I told my Mom about making this pizza she rolled her eyes and gave me a smirk. I couldn’t help but agree. Green bean casserole on a pizza. Sounds crazy, but it was an easy experiment and I had a bowl of cooked green beans left over.…
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Cajun Green Beans
Read more: Cajun Green BeansPrintable version Green beans are nearing the end of their seasonal cycle in the Midwest. Since I can remember, most of the people in my family with gardens have a large portion dedicated to the little green pods – which means an almost never-ending supply for the entire family. I…
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Easy Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Read more: Easy Crispy Chicken Cordon BleuPrintable version College is back in full swing. Class schedules are becoming routine, papers are being drafted and beer is being guzzled by the gallon. Every so often I like to take simple items from the store and make something special and quick. This recipe, easy crispy chicken cordon bleu,…
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Cincinnati Chili Dogs
Read more: Cincinnati Chili DogsPrintable version Chili makes me think of Texas but there is a version that was made famous in Cincinnati. Typically it is served over spaghetti with beans, cheddar cheese and diced onion and could almost be thought of as a sauce rather than chili. It was developed by Athanas “Tom”…
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Asian Style Chicken Tacos
Read more: Asian Style Chicken TacosPrintable version Recently I found myself at the family campground on a Saturday afternoon with nothing to do but cook and enjoy a camp fire. This may sound normal for August in Indiana, but this summer has been far from normal indeed. Drought and record heat has dominated the spring…