I am not a sports fan. At all. I don’t watch any sports. None. But I can get into the food. I have been to baseball games for the barbecue nachos and the big beer, and I love a ballpark hot dog. So the big sports events tend to pass me by, unless I have an opportunity to prepare food. And who doesn’t love the type of comfort food that seems to go with sporting events – dips and … [Read more...] about Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
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Smoked Gouda Fonduta with Crispy Pancetta and Salami
If I am not mistaken, there is a rather large sporting event happening soon. I am more of a fan of the commercials and the food. I think cheese dip is a must-have for the viewing of sports though, but I wanted to step outside the box. And I am all over the map with this one, but boy is it delicious. Fonduta is kind of an Italian fondue or, kind of an Italian queso. Cheese and … [Read more...] about Smoked Gouda Fonduta with Crispy Pancetta and Salami
Pastrami on Rye Pasta Bake
Tis the season for the rich, comforting pasta bake. It’s cold and gray, but not so much frigid winter as that doleful in between. I still want the warmth and comfort of cozy, hearty food, but I am growing tired of winter greens and roots and the spring bounty hasn’t sprung yet. I’ve souped and stewed, and I have depleted my stock of frozen-in-summer vegetables. So it’s time to … [Read more...] about Pastrami on Rye Pasta Bake
Potato Kielbasa Chowder with Gouda and Dill
Sometimes, good recipes don’t make good photos. They are just hard to make pretty. This is one of those recipes. I have tried for a while now to photograph this soup, to make it look like a magazine spread, to make it so perfect, your mouth-waters just looking at it. But I can’t. My meager skills are not up to it. But that doesn’t mean this isn’t a delicious recipe – I … [Read more...] about Potato Kielbasa Chowder with Gouda and Dill
