Monthly Archives: July 2013

Jamaican-Style Jerk Sauce

Posted on July 17, 2013 by tbuzzee

SO, I got this interesting looking recipe from the very nice folk at Pillsbury for a ‘Sweet and Spicy Jamaican Jerk Roll Up’, and it looked good. Only thing was, it called for 1/2 cup of jerk seasoning sauce, and, … Continue reading →

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2 Pork Chops, 4 Sammiches, 2 Ways

Posted on July 16, 2013 by tbuzzee

I had these two, boneless pork chops I’d pulled from the freezer when I wasn’t paying attention. Not really enough for dinner for the two of us, I thought. Of course, I’d just made a fine batch o’ sammich rolls, … Continue reading →

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(Not Just For Hamburgers) Hamburger Rolls

Posted on July 15, 2013 by tbuzzee

It’s not all about the “two all-beef patties” – the stuff holding your sammich together is at least as important as all those tasty, tasty fillings; and this, my friends, is one (well, eight, actually) fine roll. I came across … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Jalapeño Jelly Barbecue Ribs

Posted on July 12, 2013 by tbuzzee

Earlier this week, I made pepper jelly. Only thing is, the recipe yielded the expected six half pints for canning, plus another quart that I had not prepped jars and lids for. *bother* Yes, the pepper jelly will keep in … Continue reading →

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Honey Chipotle Chicken Legs or Wings

Posted on July 11, 2013 by tbuzzee

So… here’s the deal: these were good, but way too citrus-y for Rich and I. Still, I am lovin’ the cooking method for prepping chicken wings or drumsticks (I was using drumsticks this time) before adding a Buffalo-type sauce, a … Continue reading →

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Best! Spiced, Candied Pecans

Posted on July 10, 2013 by tbuzzee

Nice nuts! I’ve posted a version of this recipe before that uses walnuts, and it was good. Walnuts, for this recipe, are a little less fussy, but I’ve made a few changes; first, in how I can now quickly and … Continue reading →

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Pepper Jelly

Posted on July 9, 2013 by tbuzzee

Well… jalapeño pepper jelly. Spicy, yes, but sweet, too; and pretty darned pleasant spooned over cream cheese on a cracker. I started thinking about making pepper jelly while considering three, not-so-fresh ‘stop light’ peppers (you know, the sleeve of three, … Continue reading →

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So you’ve made the ranch dressing…

Posted on July 8, 2013 by tbuzzee

Last week, I made this really, really good -OK, best ever – Ranch dressing. Then this past weekend, I got to thinking about what to do with it? I mean; it is pretty terrific on your everyday salad, and makes … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Cider Braised Pork Chops

Posted on July 5, 2013 by tbuzzee

When I first made these chops, I noted that no, they were not, in fact, fried in cider – more like browned in just a bit of oil, and then braised in a cider and barbecue sauce mixture with ‘shrooms. … Continue reading →

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Chili Dog Casserole

Posted on July 4, 2013 by tbuzzee

Hot dogs are an important part of many folks’ holiday and/or summer cook outs, indeed, they are an important fast-food option in my Northern Illinois environs – individual restaurants and local chains have dedicated supporters claiming theirs’ THE Chicago Dog … Continue reading →

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