Every year we raise about six or seven turkeys for our freezer. Since most people only eat turkey for a holiday or two every year, plus a sandwich here and there, we get the inevitable question when people hear how much turkey we eat. "Don't you get tired of it?" they ask. Well, I suppose if we were just roasting all of them like Thanksgiving dinner, we might get tired of that, … [Read more...]
Chinese Spice Slow-Cooked Pork
When we got our first pig butchered many years ago, I had no idea that various parts of a pig have meat with different characteristics. Some are better for cooking in one way, while others are better for cooking in other ways. I was rather horrified by all of the fat, as well as the fact that you couldn't really slice the roast into ... well, slices. I … [Read more...]
Indian Goat and Sweet Potatoes
Although you can use goat meat in place of beef or pork in your usual recipes, I don't really like to do that. When I eat chili, for example, I expect it to taste like pork. If it tastes like goat, I just don't like it. I greatly prefer recipes that come from parts of the world where people eat goat regularly. And it makes sense that they would have figured out which spices and … [Read more...]
Recipe: Ranch salad dressing
What do you do if you are concerned about food additives in prepared foods, but you don't have a ton of time to spend making things from scratch? Making your own salad dressing is actually one of the easiest ways to eliminate artificial ingredients from your diet. It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up a batch of ranch salad dressing, regardless of whether you're making it … [Read more...]
3 amazing green bean recipes
It's green bean season! And I'm sharing my three favorite green bean recipes. Cook in a small amount of water, and when they're crisp-tender, drain off the water, and add a couple tablespoons of butter. If you're a garlic fan, crush a couple cloves or garlic and add to the pan. Salt to taste, and add a healthy dose of freshly ground black pepper. For an Asian side dish, … [Read more...]