Canned green beans don’t have to be boring. Add onions and bacon to kick up this pantry staple a few notches. These sauteed canned green beans are a family favorite. The combination of green beans with bacon and onions comes together to create a perfect comfort dish. Canning green beans with bacon is a delicious … Read more
Optavia is a popular weight loss program that utilizes meal replacements to help people lose weight. Many wonder if bacon is allowed on Optavia since it is a high-fat food. This article covers what Optavia is, its rules on bacon, Lean and Green meal guidelines, and how to add bacon flavors safely. What is Optavia? … Read more
Pork Chops with Homemade Poultry Seasoning is my go-to Wednesday meal because it’s fast, relatively cheap and healthy. By the time Wednesday runs around we’re usually running low or are out of nearly everything. In fact, that’s how I came up with this recipe. I needed something fast, easy and preschooler friendly. Buy a pork … Read more
So Subway has gone pork-free as they await halal certification for their 132 outlets. So what? Noah Tan, one of my young coworkers, first told me about what he thought were the silly reactions to Subway’s decision to take pork off their menu. “I don’t think going to Subway for processed pork is what the … Read more
People think of beef olives as a bit “old school,” but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat them anyway. We love a little nostalgia, and a Beef Olive recipe certainly gives us that!. But Sonja often had them on the menu when she was growing up, even though Phil had never heard of them. But … Read more
I used to think I loved bacon. But honestly, I just don’t love it enough to cook it at home because of the mess. Spilling bacon grease is the worst, and my husband hates the smell of bacon in the house all day. Oh and then you have to deal with all the bacon grease. … Read more
As a budget-conscious shopper and ground beef enthusiast, I’m always looking for the best deals on quality ground chuck sirloin and lean varieties. That’s why WinCo is one of my go-to grocery stores when I’m restocking my freezer – their meat department offers excellent prices on fresh, customizable ground beef options. I’ve learned how to … Read more
This lobster tail pastry is an Italian dessert in the shape of a shell. It has a crispy, golden shell made of laminated dough, a middle layer of light, airy choux pastry, and a sweet, creamy custard inside. Think of it as a cousin to the sfogliatelle – same crust different filling. Many professional bakers … Read more
How long should you keep each type of food in the fridge or freezer? Look at the charts below. Eckrich is one of the most popular brands of sausage in America. Many homes across the country keep Eckrich sausage in their fridge or freezer because they have so many smoked and fresh sausages to choose … Read more
A rib of beef is a gorgeous cut of meat but it can be a bit tricky to carve at the table. Chining a rib of beef before roasting makes carving easier and more presentable when serving. This involves removing the backbone to expose the eye of the ribs. Don’t worry if you’ve never chined … Read more