One Pot Meals

Cullen Skink – A fishy tale of Smoked Haddock Chowder

Cullen Skink

As used on UK Celebrity Masterchef 2014. Last night (10/7/14) Millie Mackintosh was given a basic recipe and our photo to make Cullen Skink. Unfortunately she made a stew and not a thick hearty soup. Even though I know what ‘Cullen Skink’ is, this is one of the harder posts I’ve written. I grew up …

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Seriously Simple Pulled Pork

Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

Sometimes life gets in the way of cooking but I hate to settle, so I have a few favorites that I pull out for these occasions. Pulled pork is so easy and if you’ve got a crock pot, it is perfect for not heating up the kitchen in the summer. BBQ Pulled Pork 1 Pork Roast …

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Easy, Quick and Simple Linguine with Red Clam Sauce

Linguine with Red Clam Sauce Finishing Off in a Skillet

Linguine with Red Clam Sauce is a traditional dish for our family on Christmas Eve. However there are times during the year where I am craving this meal and the chances of finding Little Neck Clams at a grocery store or seafood market is virtually impossible. An alternative and a very good one at that …

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What Makes a Good Summer Salad, A Male Perspective

Components of a Summer Salad

If you are like me you hate to go out to eat and get served a crappy salad.  You know the type I’m referring to.  It’s the bowl of Iceberg lettuce, a few pieces of grated carrot, one slice of cucumber and maybe two cherry tomatoes if the preparer was feeling spunky.  Nothing is more …

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Nothing Better Than a Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie on Plate

I sometimes consider cooking a chicken or turkey not for the first meal, but the homemade pot pie that will be made with the leftover meat. I love homemade chicken pot pie and can think of few meals that I enjoy better. Whether you are using leftover chicken from a chicken roasted at home, a …

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