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Spinach Frittata, fuel for happiness

Frittatas are delicious. They are easy, and generally quite healthy! Try this one out and let me know what you think! What ya need- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered 6 eggs 1/2 cup of spinach, chopped 3 tablespoons of almond milk 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper Ok, so- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. In an medium, oven-proof skillet, caramelize the onions over medium heat. Once caramelized, remove the pan from the heat, the onions from the pan, and wipe the skillet clean with a damp towel. In a bowl, whip together the eggs and almond milk until light and fluffy. Add the onions into the egg mixture and mix together. Now, lightly grease the skillet from earlier with cooking spray. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and put the tomatoes on top. Bake for 20 minutes, or until firm. Remove from the skillet and let cool. Throw some salsa on top for a nice little twist! Enjoy!

Steak Rub, for fun and things

  I often am asked what my favorite methods are for some simple things. Honestly, for a lot of things, I have more than one way of doing them, and I just choose the method I find best suited for the time and audience. So, in light of all this, here is one of my favorite steak rubs. If you don't put a rub on your steak or do anything to it, out side of seasoning it a little bit, I have nothing bad to say to you. That's how I generally like my steak. However, sometimes, I feel the need to step it up a bit. This recipe is just that- a step up. This recipe yields much more than you'll need for one steak, so don't overdo it. What ya need: 1/2 cup of light brown sugar 1/2 cup of kosher sea salt 2 tablespoons of cumin 2 tablespoons of garlic powder 2 tablespoons of onion powder 1 tablespoon of dry English mustard 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper 1/2 tablespoon of finely ground white pepper 1/2 tablespoon of finely ground black pepper Ok, so- In a medium Tupperwar...

Crock Pot Ribs, for gameday

It's football season. In hand, it's tailgating season! Everyone seems to have a favorite tailgating recipe, and I have a few favorites myself. Here's a really easy one for you t share with your friends and family this weekend! What ya need: 8 to 10 country-style pork ribs, a slab or so, cut apart 1 bottle ketchup, (16-oz.) 1 package dry onion soup mix 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper  1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Ok, so- Under a broiler, lightly brown the ribs. This shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. In a separate, small pot, combine all of the other ingredients and bring to a boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat and let simmer for about 2 minutes. Now, put the ribs and the sauce in the Crock Pot for 8-10 hours, on the low setting.

Riverboat Salmon, a personal favorite

Riverboat Salmon is a fast preparation dish with some great benefits. This dish is light, yet filling and healthy. It’s a great main item in a light lunch or dinner. The rich flavor will please many and the light burden doesn’t weigh one down after the meal. What ya need: 4 salmon steaks (6-8oz. works best) 1 lemon, quartered 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder Ok, so: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. When the butter is completely liquefied, add the soy sauce and garlic powder. Increase the heat to medium. Place the salmon in the skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side, or until well cooked. The fish will be thoroughly cooked when it flakes easily with a fork. Do not test doneness often or you will ruin the integrity of the filet. As the salmon is cooking, prepare the lemon. Cut the lemon in half. Cut one half of the lemon into four thin slices. Cut the other half of the lemon into four wedges. Wh...

Georgia Portabella Mushroom Soup

On a trip to Georgia a few years back I came across a portabella soup that sparked my interest. I remember walking into this small restaurant and wanting something warm to help ease the crisp night air. This soup looked good, so I ordered it. I tried for months to try and mimic the recipe and it finally came through. I suggest this soup for cooler days as part of a hearty meal. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  What ya need : ¼ cup of unsalted butter 5 chopped leeks (about 3 cups) 1 onion (roughly chopped) 10 ounces of portabella mushrooms (chopped – so about 4 cups) ¼ cup of all-purpose flour 3 cups of quality chicken stock 4 tablespoons of dry sherry 2 cups of Half & Half ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper (or white pepper, your choice) Ok, so: In a big pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and onion and sauté until the onions grow soft. This should take about ten minutes or so. Then add the mushrooms...

Meatballs Done Right

A good meatball is a staple of great Italian-American food. Back in St. Louis, a good meatball was how you could figure out if a restaurant was worth a damn. For those that don't know, I started my crazy journey into the culinary world in St. Louis. This recipe hits home for me, and I want to share it with you. I really hope you enjoy it! What ya need: 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 cup of  soft bread crumbs (1 slice) 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon of salt ...

Avocado sauce, tasty stuff

  Avocados are pretty great.  In an attempt to put them on everything, a friend asked me to find a recipe for a simple avocado sauce. Since I'm a good friend, and all, I happily obliged. I also had the recipe tested for tastiness in my test kitchen. Yeah, I have one of those. Jealous? I would be. What ya need: 1 ripe avocado, seeded and gutted 1/3 cup of fresh cilantro 2 cloves of garlic, peeled Sea salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar Juice of 1 lime Ok, so: Ready? Ok. Put all of the ingredients in a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth. Add more salt and pepper, to your liking. Oh hey, you're done.  Treat yourself to a cookie.