Our goal is to fill this page with kitchen stuff everyone can enjoy. It will include some of our favorite recipes, must-have appliances, and useful tips that will help you in the kitchen. Some of the recipes will be family recipes, that we have been enjoying for years, and many will be new ones that we think you’ll like. My wife loves to find recipes and “tweak” them and I get to be her guinea pig! I know, it’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.
I will also share some of my favorite wild game recipes and a few recipes made with my home-brewed beers as well. Between the two of us, there should be something for everybody.
We think our easy-to-make recipes, helpful tips, and useful appliances will help you treat your family to a delicious dinner. Come visit and enjoy!
How To Make Nanaimo Bars At Home
Jump to Recipe Nanaimo Bars are one of my favorite memories from growing up in Canada. I was surprised when we moved to the United States and we couldn’t purchase them at any of the local bakeries. Since then I have tried to learn how to make Nanaimo bars at ...
White Chicken And Spinach Lasagna with Pesto and Artichoke
Are you are looking for a little variety on an "Italian" cooking night? Try this white chicken and spinach lasagna recipe. It has some pesto and artichoke added to make things a little interesting. It's a delicious change of pace. It's great served with French bread and a nice big ...
Delicious Grand Lux Asian Nachos Copy Cat Recipe
Have you ever gone to a restaurant and ordered something that you simply fell in love with? That's exactly what happened to my wife when she ordered the Asian Nachos, at the Grand Lux Cafe in Chicago. This is a unique appetizer that has a ton of different flavors. Since ...
Make Homemade Venison Summer Sausage And Save Money!
For the majority of deer hunters, the back straps and the tenderloins are the coveted cuts of meat, and rightly so. But how about a well-made venison summer sausage?! Venison sausage is arguably one of the favorite snacks that you can get out of your hard-earned game. Unfortunately, it can ...
Cranberry Pepper Relish
Our first experience with a spicy, sweet pepper relish was with the well known Harry and David’s brand. Their pepper and onion relish was a big hit with our family. Since then my wife’s family has started making their own versions of this delicious condiment with great success. After an ...
Whole Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Are you preparing for your first turkey dinner for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Or maybe you want to add something a little special to your holiday menu. Try serving this fresh cranberry sauce recipe to compliment your turkey dinner. This recipe is sweet, flavorful and the presentation is much better than ...
Homemade Raspberry Sweet Rolls Recipe
My wife Cindy’s homemade cinnamon rolls are one of our family's favorite breakfast treats. They’re soft, gooey and go great with that morning cup of coffee. But occasionally she likes to change things up and treats us to her homemade raspberry sweet rolls recipe. Nothing says good morning like a ...
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
If you’re anything like our family, you love cinnamon rolls. But there’s rarely a Cinnabon around when you want one. Well, we’ve got great news for you. Here's an easy homemade cinnamon rolls recipe you can make any time you want them right at home. Top them with a little ...
BBQ Rotisserie Basket
We have owned our grill for over 15 years and in that time we have used the rotisserie only once, maybe twice, at the most. We recently bought a BBQ rotisserie basket and all that’s changed! In the first two weeks since we bought the rotisserie basket, we’ve already used ...
Pasta With Sweet Italian Sausage Recipe
If your family is anything like ours, you love Italian cuisine. It's recipes like this pasta with sweet Italian sausage we want to share with you that has made us this way. This recipe is full of flavor and the sausage gives it just the right amount of heat. Last ...
Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage Recipe
Do you like sweet Italian sausage, but don't like paying the high prices? Have you ever considered making your own sausage? Here is a delicious homemade sweet Italian sausage recipe that is super easy to make. Give it a try, you won't regret it. On a trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota, ...
Homemade Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce Recipe
Do you have some stale bread you're about to throw out? Hold your horses! Here is a delicious homemade bread pudding with a bourbon sauce recipe that makes a great dessert. It's sure to be a big hit with the entire family. According to Food Timeline.org, the making of bread ...
Easy One Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
If you are in need of a quick meal, nothing works better than a nice warm bowl of soup. We'd like to share with you this easy cheeseburger soup recipe that the whole family will enjoy. After all, who doesn't like cheeseburgers? I have to admit, I love soups! You ...
Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry Crust
When I think of chicken pot pie I think comfort food. These were the types of recipes my mother served when I was growing up. For a little twist, try this chicken pot pie with puff pastry crust recipe. It makes a great meal on those cool fall and winter ...
Pork Jaegerschnitzel Recipe With Mushroom Gravy
Several years ago we hosted a German foreign exchange student. In an effort to make her feel more at home, and for us to enjoy the full cultural experience, my wife researched and created this pork jaegerschnitzel recipe. It turned out great and our exchange student gave it a big ...
Cast Iron Skillet Bread Recipe With Garlic And Rosemary
If you're looking for a unique bread recipe to go with dinner tonight, look no further. This cast-iron skillet bread recipe with garlic and rosemary is delicious and will go with just about anything. More importantly, it's fast and easy to make. It's sure to be a big hit! Focaccia ...
Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Are you looking for an alternative dinner to the typical corned beef and cabbage dinner? This easy to make classic shepherd's pie recipe is a meal that the entire family will like. It will be a big hit at your next St. Patrick's Day dinner, or any dinner for that ...
Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
Here is a great cheddar bay biscuits recipe your entire family will love. Although these are a copycat recipe of the famous Red Lobster biscuits, they go great with more than just seafood. These delicious biscuits go good with soups, casseroles, and just about anything else you serve them with ...
Oven Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
Are you looking for a dish to pass for an upcoming party or family gathering? Not sure what to take? Here is a great dish everyone will love. This recipe is for one of the best oven baked ham and cheese sliders you'll ever have. This recipe makes 48 mini ...
Traditional Stuffed Roast Turkey Recipe
Have you decided to cook your first turkey this year? Here's the perfect recipe for you to use. This traditional stuffed roast turkey recipe is perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. It's tender, juicy and full of flavor. The best part is it is easy to make. According ...
Easy Turkey Brining Recipe
If you want juicy, delicious turkey, then you have to try this easy turkey brining recipe. We have been brining our turkeys since 2013 and now we can't imagine cooking a turkey without brining it first. The brine solution adds moisture to the turkey while the spices enhance its natural ...
Aunt Jean’s Malt Bread Recipe
My wife’s Aunt Jean has provided us with many great recipes over the years and her malt bread recipe has quickly become one of our favorites. Many of you are probably asking yourselves “what is malt bread”? That’s exactly our point! My wife’s family is from Ontario, Canada where malt ...
A Vacuum Packer Can Prevent Freezer Burn And Much More!
Do you buy meat on sale and package it yourself? Are you sick and tired of your meat getting freezer burn before you use it? Here’s the solution to your problem! Get yourself a vacuum packer! If you are like my wife and me, you stock up on groceries when ...
Crispy Fish Tacos With Spicy Slaw And Chili Aioli Sauce
My wife and I enjoy a good crispy fish taco recipe! We love trying them at different restaurants because they can be prepared in so many different ways. We've tried fish tacos out on the east coast and down in the Florida Keys and these rank right up there with ...
Homemade Texas Roadhouse Rolls Copycat Recipe
There’s nothing better than biting into a roll with the cinnamon/honey butter melting into it!! Here is our version of the Texas Roadhouse Rolls copycat recipe. It makes a huge batch, so you could always half the recipe or freeze leftovers for another day. And give yourself lots of time…..but ...
Asian Noodle Salad
I absolutely love this Asian noodle salad! It was an immediate hit with the entire family. The first time I served this, my son, Sean, and nephew, Kris went nuts over it. The greens in the salad are pretty hardy and hold up well with the dressing. I often take ...
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Summer isn't over yet! If you liked our other no bake cheesecake recipe, you're sure to love our no bake lemon cheesecake. Like the others this no bake cheesecake recipe is light, fluffy and easy to make too. They're great anytime, but on a hot summer day, they're heavenly. Make ...
Wild Blueberry Pie Recipe
It's blueberry season and there's no better way to use some of those juicy little morsels than in a fresh wild blueberry pie. We're lucky enough to have wild blueberries on our property and this year was a great year for them. We've had blueberry muffins, blueberry bread, blueberry pancakes ...
Delicious And Healthy No Bake Cheesecake
If you're looking for a dessert with less sugar, lower in fat and still full of flavor, try this healthy no bake cheesecake recipe. This is the "Lite" version of our no bake cheesecake recipe you can find on our website. This cheesecake is refreshing, delicious, and full of flavor ...
Light And Fluffy No Bake Cheesecake
Are you looking for a nice cool dessert for a hot summer day? If so, this fluffy no bake cheesecake recipe is perfect for the occasion! This is not your typical cheesecake. Traditional cheesecakes are baked and have a much denser consistency. This no bake cheesecake recipe is made with ...
Stuffed Flank Steak With Bread Stuffing
This stuffed flank steak recipe is yet another favorite of our family. It is chosen as a "birthday dinner" several times throughout the year and makes a great Sunday afternoon family dinner. It's a little more complex to prepare compared t0 our slow cooker roaster beef recipe, but it is ...
Traditional Steamed Carrot Pudding With Butterscotch Sauce Recipe
One of our family's oldest traditions is having Gramma Brumwell’s Christmas pudding dessert at Christmas time. It is actually a steamed carrot pudding with a sweet butterscotch sauce. My wife's family is from Canada, so this carrot pudding may have stronger roots from England. Although I have read that these ...
Easy Slow Cooker Roast Beef Dinner
Does your family have busy schedules? Is it a struggle finding time to make a good sit down dinner for the whole family? Here's the answer to your problem! It's an easy slow cooker roast beef dinner recipe that your family will love. The best part of this recipe is ...
Homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe With Turmeric
Does the winter weather have you feeling a little under the weather? Are you looking for one of those comfort foods like mom used to make? Look no further! Here's a great homemade chicken dumpling soup recipe that will help cure what ails you. More importantly, it's full of flavor ...
Delicious Homemade Sesame Chicken Recipe
If you like sesame chicken, you are going to love this homemade sesame chicken recipe. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed right at home. Serve it with some steamed or fried rice and you'll have a dish everyone will love. I order sesame chicken 95% of the time ...
Asiago Cheese Dip With Artichoke
If you're looking for a delicious appetizer, try this asiago cheese dip with artichoke recipe. It's great for parties or family gatherings and can be served hot or cold. It goes well with a wide variety of chips, crackers, and bread. It's sure to be a big hit. Asiago Artichoke ...
How To Clean Cloudy Drinking Glasses
Need a solution for those annoying cloudy drinking glasses? Let us help. We'd battled cloudy drinking glasses for years. There were times we've been embarrassed to set them out when guests have come over! When someone asks for milk we were actually relieved because they won't be able to tell ...
Easy Homemade Pizza Dough and Pizza Sauce Recipe
What are the basics of the perfect homemade pizza? Most would say the pizza dough and sauce and I would totally agree. We want to share our easy homemade pizza dough recipe and delicious pizza sauce recipe. These two items are essential to any good pizza. Just add your favorite ...
Easy Ham And Bean Soup Recipe
Every November we head up to deer camp for a couple of days, in search of that big buck. After a long day of hunting, it's always good to have a nice hot meal. Each of us brings a pot of chili or soup for a night's dinner. My contribution ...
Homemade Deep Dish Pizza Dough Recipe
Are you looking for a good homemade deep dish pizza dough recipe? Then look no further. The secret to a perfect deep dish pizza is truly all in the dough. This recipe is strictly on how to make the deep dish pizza dough for that perfect crust. The recipe will ...
Caramel Fluff with Toffee Recipe
Are you looking for a quick and easy dessert? This caramel fluff recipe with toffee will do the trick. It makes a perfect sweet for a church luncheon or school activity too. The "variations" section at the bottom of the recipe card shows just how flexible this recipe can be ...
KitchenAid Stand Mixer Uses: A Must Have For Every Kitchen
My wife loves to cook. She spends hours in the kitchen preparing and cooking her favorite recipes. If you ask her what the most valuable appliance in her kitchen is, without hesitation, she will answer her KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Her's is the Artisan 5 quart mixer. Kitchenaid makes bigger and ...
Strawberry Sponge Cake Recipe
This is my wife's favorite strawberry sponge cake recipe. This recipe is a great alternative to the traditional biscuit-like shortcake. It is light and fluffy and is much sweeter than the typical biscuit recipe. It's delicious all by itself. Jump to Recipe Card According to Wikipedia Sponge Cake dates back ...
Dry Rubbed Smoked Pork Butt Roast
If you have friends or family coming over for a cookout and want to treat them to something a little different, try making them a smoked pork butt. My wife and I made this dry rubbed, smoked pork butt roast recipe for the 4th of July. It was so good ...