Rick’s Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is one of my favorite recipes and one of my favorite ones to eat. It’s simple to make, it tastes good, and it’s good for you. And the ingredients are inexpensive. What’s not to like? This recipe is flexible, accepts a number of different ingredients, and still turns out well. For instance, the […]

How to Light a Charcoal Fire

I’m at our place in northern Michigan working on the roof, and half-listening to the next-door neighbors. They are entertaining and the host is trying to start a fire in his charcoal grill. He pours the charcoal in, slathers it with lighter fluid, and lights it right away. The flames leap up and a minute […]

Chicken Marsala Packets

This is a simple, quick, and easy recipe, and it is pretty tasty. Add some vegetables and mashed potatoes or rice on the side and you’ve got the makings of a good meal.   Ingredients 6 16 inch long sheets of aluminum foil 9 chicken tenderloins cut into thirds 1 medium onion roughly chopped 12 […]

Indian Chicken Packets for the Grill

Ingredients 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Salt and freshly ground pepper One pound chicken thighs and drumsticks Directions 1) In a small bowl, combine […]

Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 small white onion, chopped finely 4 green onions, white and green parts, chopped coarsely 1 small green bell pepper, seeded, and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces 2 stems celery, thinly sliced 6 buds garlic finely chopped 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can) 2 cups water 1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon […]

Crock Pot Chili

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium red onion chopped 3 celery ribs chopped 4 tablespoons minced garlic 1 can tomato paste 1 tomatoes and green chilies 1 can stewed tomatoes 1/4 cup jalapeno slices 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 4 tablespoons chili powder 2 1/2 tablespoons Cumin 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder […]

Low Carb Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2 Cup heavy cream 4 Ounces cream cheese 3 Tablespoons Splenda 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 Teaspoon salt Directions 1) Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2) Add heavy cream and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. 3) Add Splenda; adjust for taste. 4) Heat until bubbling; stir […]

Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is one of my favorite recipes and one of my favorite ones to eat. It’s simple to make, it tastes good, and it’s good for you. And the ingredients are inexpensive. What’s not to like? This recipe is flexible, accepts a number of different ingredients, and still turns out well. For instance, the […]

Dijon Garlic Beef Roast with Vegetables

I’ve always liked a roast with a lot of potatoes and carrots and onions. It never seems like there is quite enough. When I make this roast, I use a lot. I like this recipe also because of the dijon mustard, horseradish, and garlic; there’s a lot of taste to be had here. The wine, […]