Hamburgers are a classic American dinner meal, especially in the summer months as we move firmly into Grilling Season. This twist on the classic hamburger is easy to execute and fun to make, however, it’s best made on a flat top vs. a grated grill. It goes great with a side of burger sauce for…

If you enjoy a good hamburger – and who doesn’t? – you’ll want to try this tasty Burger Sauce. It’s great on the actual burger patty, or works well as a dip on the side. As an added bonus, it’s great with fries, too! Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise (We use Dukes – not sponsored, just…

Oh hell yeah. Everybody likes sourdough bread. Well, a lot of people do. Some people anyway. I personally love it. There’s nothing better than a slice of home-baked sourdough bread. I like to toast it and slather it with honey and butter, but you do you. Note: Begin this process about 4 days before you…

The first step to making sourdough bread is making sourdough starter. Sourdough starter is essentially a “mother culture:” a living colony of yeast that you’ll use to leaven your sourdough. Some people can keep a starter alive for years; commercial bakers have sourdough strains that are who knows how old. The process is simple: take…

This chef salad is something we throw together from time to time when we want a heart dinner that we can pretend is healthy. Actually, despite the presence of some processed meats, this is a fairly healthful meal with plenty of vegetables and greens. Serve it with Homemade Dill Dressing to add some brightness and…

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract Zest of 1 orange 2 tbsp. orange juice 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips Process Preheat the oven to 350. Line a…

Who doesn’t love chocolate ice cream? Nobody, that’s who. Ingredients 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder 1 tablespoon hot water 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups heavy cream Process Combine the espresso powder and hot water in a small…

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger Juice of one lemon 1/4 cup olive oil Optional: 2 tbsp. honey, if you like it sweeter 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, if you like it hotter 1 tsp. turmeric for health Process Mince the garlic and ginger finely. You can use a food processor if…

This homemade dressing is great on salad, but also works well to marinate chicken thighs or drummies. Featuring a creamy texture, bright and vibrant citrus, and the savory notes of dill and chives, this dressing is a humdinger. Best of all, it takes just minutes to prepare; you’ll spend more time gathering the ingredients than…

Tonight for dinner, we made Zuppa Toscana, a soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, bacon, yellow potatoes, and kale. This soup is hot, spicy, and savory, and is perfect for cool winter nights. To begin, assemble your ingredients. Measure out the broth, chop your veggies, cut up your meat, gather your seasonings. If you want to…