Makin’ Bacon! Beautiful, delicious, pork belly goodness… Bacon can be found in any grocery store meet section. But let’s face it, that stuff sucks! I wanted thick, smokey, peppery, delicious (my mouth is watering as I type this) bacon. So, I decided to make my own. Buy a Belly Start with pork belly. I found […]
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Crust 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour 1/2 cup ground yellow cornmeal 2 tsp Coarse Sea Salt 1 Pack Dry Active Dry Yeast (I used Fleischmann’s) 1/2 tsp Sugar Hot water (100*F to 120*F) Olive Oil This produces a very dense, cracker-like crust. Start by proofing the yeast. You’re just checking to make sure that the yest is going to […]
This is intended to be a very quick, easy way to cook up some good Cajun food. 1 box Zatarain’s Dirty Rice 1 lb uncooked shrimp 3 Bell Peppers (difference colors are nice) 1 Large Onion ~2 stalks Celery ~6 cloves Garlic 1 package (8oz) Sliced White Mushrooms Cajun spice (dry spice mixture) Hot Sauce […]
1 Box Rigatoni Pasta (or any pasta that a sauce can “grab” onto) 3-4 Chicken Breasts 1 Bundle Asparagus 1 Package Mushrooms 1 Sweet Onion 3-5 Cloves Garlic 3-4 Strips Smoked Bacon Parmesan Cheese (get a block of cheese and grate it fresh) 1 Jar Marinara Sauce Heavy Whipping Cream Chicken (or Veggie) Stock Coarse […]
These are dirt simple short ribs that are very tasty. It just takes a little time. 6-8 Beef Short Ribs 8-10 shallots 3-4 carrots ~2 tsp coarse salt ~2 tsp coarse black pepper 2 cup red wine 2 Tbsp dry rosemary ~2 cups beef broth Coat short ribs with a dusting of flour (We use […]
This is now my go-to marinade for rib-eye steaks. So tasty! 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (low sodium) 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire 3 Tablespoons Dried Onion 1-1/2 Tablespoons Dried Rosemary 4 teaspoons Montreal Steak Seasoning 2 teaspoons Coarse Black Pepper 10 Cloves Garlic 2 Rib-eye steaks Using a mortar and pestle, crush the […]
1 lb Stew meat 1 Large Can Black Beans (30 oz or 1 lb) 1/2 Bunch Cilantro 2 Poblano Peppers 2 Bell Peppers 3 Jalapeno Peppers 1 Can Tomato Puree (about 3 cups, 29 oz) 1/2 Onion (Yellow) 1 Tbsp EVOO 1 Clove Garlic 1 Tbsp Chili Powder (to taste) 1-1/2 tsp Coarse Salt (Sea […]
Nov13 – Dec12 Big eater Has begun to show preferences. Will shake her head and say “no” in reaction to things she doesn’t want to do. Pointed at Dan and said “dada”. First time connecting the two. Showing a lot of preference to her left hand while eating. Loves to hold her own spoon. Will […]
Happy first birthday, little Sweetie Pea! This year has been a whirlwind. It is hard to remember those newborn cries and squirms, the early smiles, the first laughs, and a baby who couldn’t cross the room in a matter of seconds. With all the focus on bringing a baby into the world, I’m not sure […]
Today I took one of the first steps in a very long journey of finishing the basement. The task at hand was plumbing. This involved breaking into the existing lines in the house and plumbing new lines to both what would be someday be the basement bathroom and also a wash sink for the basement. […]
Our little sweet heart is now 11 months old. Here is a look back at the previous month and all the things she can do. Her attitude is really starting to show through. She’s developed a whole new arsenal of a little squinty eyed smiles and frowny faces. Little baby snuggles. Hailey has started to […]
Recipe Notes: This is called Birthday Chocolate Oatmeal Vanilla Stout because the plan is to brew it on my birthday weekend and have it ready for the party on Hailey’s birthday weekend. Also, because if it is half as delicious as planned, it would make a great birthday gift to anyone. The goal is a thick, creamy, chocolaty […]
Dan thinks there’s a better way to label these posts to make sure it’s clear how old Hailey is and what timeframe we are describing. So just to be clear, Hailey hit the 10 month mark on 7/12, so here are our observations and memories from when she was 9 months old 🙂 Our smiley […]
This is meant to be an easy drinking, well balanced red with a little extra color to show it off. The Carared is the namesake. Ingredient rundown: American 2 row for economy (so maybe this is actually an American red…) Carared for a deep red color and to add a little body and malt aroma […]
This is by far one of our favorite dishes. It is simple, easy and delicious. 3/4 lbs salmon fillet (with skin) 4 oz pesto (we cheat and use Christopher Ranch brand store bought pesto) 1 cedar plank Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper Soak the cedar plank in water for at least one hour. Preheat […]
With this, I am attempting to stay as close to a true Witbier as possible. The only divergence from the “standard” is adding a little more bitterness with hops. This should get me closer to my goal of a “chewy” wheat beer. Tasting notes: This turned out great! On a hot summer day, with a […]
Hailey’s first Christmas Eve started out with a Hart family tradition – last minute shopping. Hailey and Daddy spent the day at the malls, picking out a few more gifts. Later that night, we went to the Christmas Eve service at St. John Lutheran. Hailey managed to sleep through most of it. The few moments […]
4 to 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour (for dredging) 4 or 5 poblano chiles (Anaheim chiles may be substituted) 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch square pieces 6 ounces heavy cream (or half-and-half) 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 4 tablespoons butter Salt, pepper and cayenne for seasoning Roast poblano chiles in […]