These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are not your mom’s sloppy joes! Big cheesesteak flavor, tender pepper and onions, and gooey melted cheese are packed in every bite! Well, my neighborhood is going to pot. The other night we had three squad cars on the street and two young men doing a very poor job exercising…
Beer Brat Bath (Brat Hot Tub)
Whether you refer to it as a Beer Brat Bath or simply a Brat Hot Tub, this is the classic Wisconsin method for serving brats at your cookout. Enjoy Wisconsinbly. Smoke ’em if you got ’em folks! The charcoal that is. The grilling gods are shining down upon us again and it is cookout season! Here in…
Brown Sugar Sriracha Chicken – Sweet and Spicy
Brown Sugar Sriracha Chicken is painted with a simple sweet and spicy sauce that is sure to excite your taste buds. This easy chicken dinner is perfect to pair with roasted potatoes or rice. “Head for the hills! It is a spicy recipe!” Yes, I grew up in Wisconsin where fat is considered a seasoning,…
Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese
My Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese recipe has been sponsored by Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread. All opinions are mine alone, as always. This Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese is piled with layers of melted provolone cheese, thinly sliced steak, and sauteed onion and peppers on top of thick slices of buttery bread grilled…
Baked Italian Sausage, Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions
Baked Italian Sausage, Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions is a full meal on one pan! Your family won’t be able to get enough forkfuls of these juicy sausages, tender sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables dusted in a smoky seasoning! I made this for supper the other night because I was craving sweet potatoes and it…
Hungarian Beef Goulash
Seasoned liberally with smoked paprika, Hungarian Beef Goulash is a hearty central European stew perfect for warming you up on cold winter evenings. My stepson has now reached the age where he wants to hang out at his friend’s houses, which means my wife and I have to be social with strangers to get to…
How to Make a Patty Melt
Read this to learn how to make a Patty Melt and you’ll soon be slinging out juicy burgers from your kitchen like a short order cook, whenever the craving hits! My wife’s car died. Well, the engine anyway. The mechanic was trying to lead me to believe there apparently is some sort of obscure rule…
How to Caramelize Onions
Learning how to caramelize onions should be on every home cook’s bucket list. Caramelized onions are not simply another name for sautéed onions, but rather an intensely flavorful ascension from the simple onion which gave it birth. Caramelized onions are the butterfly to the sautéed onion’s caterpillar, with slow and patient cooking being the cocoon……
Beef Stroganoff from Scratch
For better or worse, when I think of a classic Wisconsin family supper, I think of beef stroganoff made from scratch. My mother made this dish for us frequently throughout my childhood, though my taste buds’ appreciation for the meal lagged behind a few decades. Back then I enjoyed beef stroganoff strictly for the naked…
Red Potato Breakfast Hash with Smoked Gouda
I was craving this Red Potato Breakfast Hash with Smoked Gouda all day yesterday. Creamy red potatoes, smoky Gouda cheese, and plenty of sauteed black and brown crispy bits in every fork full! How could I not crave this?