Ever been disappointed by a McDonald's hamburger or cheeseburger? It happens to me, a lot! It's even more frustrating since it is one of my favorite restaurants, and sometimes it's still good. But usually, something goes wrong and doesn't taste right, or you get that regret … [Read more...] about Homemade McDonald’s Cheeseburger (With Patty Recipe!)
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Dublin Coddle- Simple but Tasty
A Dublin Coddle is a sausage stew popular in Ireland, namely Dublin. Sausage, potatoes, and onions are the standard ingredients, and then you can get as fancy as you want past that. The traditional way to prepare the stew is to layer in sausage, potatoes, and onions, … [Read more...] about Dublin Coddle- Simple but Tasty
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (with Bone Broth)
As we move into the winter months and everyone is starting to get sick again, I start to eye chicken noodle soup as a fortifying meal for the sick people in our house. With two small children, I'll take every tool I can think of to get them back to healthy. This soup is … [Read more...] about Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (with Bone Broth)
The Sloppy Joe Patty Melt (And Why We Love It!)
The Patty Melt is an iconic sandwich comprised of a super-thin hamburger patty, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, all on grilled sourdough bread. But cooking super-thin burgers properly may be beyond your skill set, or can't be done with the equipment you have. This recipe … [Read more...] about The Sloppy Joe Patty Melt (And Why We Love It!)
Stunning Shrimp Etouffee
Even though I'm from the Midwest, I'm a big fan of Cajun food and Shrimp Etouffee is no exception. Every time I cook it, I'm reminded of why I love it so much. The layers of flavor provided by the holy trinity of vegetables, the dark roux, and the seafood stock all … [Read more...] about Stunning Shrimp Etouffee