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Why pickle brine? Have you ever tasted a chicken sandwich and thought to yourself, “What makes this so tasty and tender”? The answer is almost always because it was brined. I love a good buttermilk brine ala fried chicken but for a quick brine to create that tender flavor, it is pickle juice. My family […]
I love the movie “Silver Linings Playbook” and all of the references to football, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. In the movie the mother says she is going to make crabby snacks and home mades. I have no idea what the heck those are, do you? I decided to make my version of a Philly Cheesesteak […]
Where did cheeseballs go? Back in the 60s and 70s, cheeseballs were all the rage. Then in the very foodcentric 80s and 90s they became a thing of the past. I find that shameful. I say bring them back, all the way back, disco balls and everything. A cheeseball on your party buffet is the […]
If you are looking for a dinner party recipe that is also a comfort food look no further. Ma! The Meatloaf! I love meatloaf of all kinds. One of my favorite lines from the movie “Wedding Crashers” is when Will Farrell yells to his mom – “Ma, the meatloaf”. I don’t know why but it […]
Not just another salad Let’s face it salad can be boring. I love all of the vegetables that are in salad, but prefer most of my veggies cooked. Do you want to make another salad? This fall slaw has changed my point of view. I love shredded brussels sprouts in a salad and you combine […]