The Salty Cook

Tag: food

  • Adopt, Adapt, Improve

    One of the bigger challenges in our household is time management. I work a traditional 9-5 job (although I am fortunate enough to be working at home) and my wife works overnights as a nurse. My kids have busy schedules of their own but don’t drive yet, so between the four of us, our various…

  • Mexican Pizza

    I don’t know that you’d actually find this dish in Mexico, but it’s a great Tex-Mex dinner night idea. This dish is popular with both our resident fussy eater and the more refined palates of the household. Plus, it’s economical and relatively easy to prep! Ingredients Process

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic Italian-American dish. Our homemade meatballs are made from a mix of ground beef and sausage and simmered in sauce while the spaghetti cooks. If pasta isn’t your thing, you can just stick ’em in a bun or eat them right out of the pan. This recipe is easy, delicious,…

  • Cajun Chicken and Rice

    We here at Flocks & Glocks loooooove spicy food. Food without flavor is food without joy! This spicy Cajun chicken and rice recipe is filling and chock-full of flavor. Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, why not check out our Recipes Page for more food ideas?

  • Zuppa Toscana

    This potato-based soup is full of flavor! Spicy Italian sausage, crumbled bacon, potatoes, and cream mingle to make a rich and flavorful soup, and the addition of kale lets you pretend it’s healthy. This soup is perfect as a side, but you could just eat it as a meal. Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this…

  • Ham and Cheese Sliders

    In the long and heavy days after Thanksgiving, as we rest and digest and curse ourselves for our overindulgences, many of us survive on plates of leftovers. Among our leftovers, we have thick slices of ham and dinner rolls — perfect for making sliders! Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, why not click on…

  • Pancakes for the Lonely

    I am a man who likes breakfast. Unfortunately, nobody else in my house likes breakfast. My wife and kids usually prefer to skip ahead directly to lunch, which is rather unfortunate as I’ve found most breakfast recipes make mountains of pancakes or waffles. Here’s a recipe for Pancakes for One, a shout out to all…

  • Greek Salad Dressing

    Greek salad is a wonderful meal if you crave something salty but want to be mindful of your health. This dressing is easy to assemble and delicious. Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, check out our Recipes Page!

  • Southwest Pasta

    This southwest-inspired pasta is a nice twist on a pasta meal. It takes a while to make it, but it’s well worth the wait! Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, why not check out our recipes page?

  • Blueberry Compote

    Today I’m making a recipe from one of my cookbooks that requires a Blueberry Compote. Behold! Basic fruit compotes are pretty easy to make and they’re a great way to use up old fruit. All you have to do is take the fruit and add it to a saucepan, then add about 1/3 cup sugar…