Kitchen

Our Recipes For Success

Our goal is to fill this kitchen website with our favorite recipes, must have appliances, and useful tips that will help you in the kitchen. Some of the recipes will be family recipes, that we have been enjoying for years, and many will be new ones that we think you’ll like. My wife loves to find recipes and “tweak” them and I get to be her guinea pig! I know, it’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.

I will also share some of my favorite wild game recipes and a few recipes made with my home brewed beers as well. Between the two of us, there should be something for everybody.

We think our easy to make recipes, helpful tips, and useful appliances will help you treat your family to a delicious dinner. Come visit and enjoy!

Homemade Bread Pudding Recipe

Do you have some stale bread you're about to throw out? Hold your horses! Here is a delicious homemade bread pudding recipe that makes a great dessert. When served with our sweet bourbon sauce, it's sure to be a big hit. According to Food Timeline.org, the making of bread pudding ...
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Easy One Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

If you are in need of a quick meal, nothing works better than a nice warm bowl of soup. We'd like to share with you this easy cheeseburger soup recipe that the whole family will enjoy. After all, who doesn't like cheeseburgers? I have to admit, I love soups! You ...
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Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

When I think of chicken pot pie I think comfort food. These were the types of recipes my mother served when I was growing up. Chicken pot pie makes a great meal on those cool fall and winter days. Have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? It makes a delicious turkey pot ...
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Jaegerschnitzel Recipe With Mushroom Gravy

Several years ago we hosted a German foreign exchange student. In an effort to make her feel more at home, and for us to enjoy the full cultural experience, my wife researched this German jaegerschnitzel recipe and prepared it for us. It turned out great and our exchange student gave ...
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Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread Recipe

Are you in need of bread for dinner tonight? Here is a garlic rosemary skillet bread recipe that will go with anything. More importantly, it's fast and easy to make. It's sure to be a big hit! I highly recommend using the KitchenAid stand mixer for this recipe. The stand ...
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Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Are you looking for an alternative dinner to the typical corned beef and cabbage dinner? This easy to make classic shepherd's pie recipe is a meal that the entire family will like. It will be a big hit at your next St. Patrick's Day dinner, or any dinner for that ...
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Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe

Here is a great cheddar bay biscuits recipe your entire family will love. Although these are a copycat recipe of the famous Red Lobster biscuits, they go great with more than just seafood. These delicious biscuits go good with soups, casseroles, and just about anything else you serve them with ...
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Ham and Swiss Cheese Sliders

Are you looking for a dish to pass for an upcoming party or family gathering? Not sure what to take? Here is a great dish everyone will love. This recipe is for one of the best ham and swiss cheese sliders you'll ever have. This recipe makes 48 mini sandwiches ...
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Traditional Stuffed Roast Turkey Recipe

This traditional stuffed roast turkey recipe is perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. Its tender, juicy and full of flavor. The best part is it is easy to make. The cook time rule of thumb, based on the weight of the turkey, will help you plan your turkey ...
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Easy Turkey Brining Recipe

If you want juicy, delicious turkey, then you have to try this easy turkey brining recipe. We have been brining our turkeys since 2013 and now we can't imagine cooking a turkey without brining it first. The brine solution adds moisture to the turkey while the spices enhance its natural ...
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Aunt Jean’s Malt Bread Recipe

My wife’s Aunt Jean has provided us with many great recipes over the years and her malt bread recipe has quickly become one of our favorites. Many of you are probably asking “what is malt bread”? That’s exactly our point! My wife’s family is from Canada. On visits back home ...
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A Vacuum Packer Can Prevent Freezer Burn And Much More!

Do you buy meat on sale and package it yourself? Are you sick and tired of your meat getting freezer burn before you use it? Here’s the solution to your problem! Get yourself a vacuum packer! If you are like my wife and me, you stock up on groceries when ...
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Crispy Fish Taco Recipe With Spicy Slaw And Chili Aioli Sauce

My wife and I enjoy a good crispy fish taco recipe! We love trying them at different restaurants because they can be prepared in so many different ways. We've even tried some fish tacos out on the east coast and these rank right up there with the best of them! ...
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Texas Roadhouse Rolls Copycat Recipe

There’s nothing better than biting into a roll with the cinnamon/honey butter melting into it!! Here is my version of the Texas Roadhouse Rolls. It makes a huge batch, so you could always half the recipe or freeze leftovers for another day. And give yourself lots of time…..but it’s oh ...
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Asian Noodle Salad

I absolutely love this Asian noodle salad! It was an immediate hit with the entire family. The first time I served this, my son, Sean, and nephew, Kris went nuts over it. The greens in the salad are pretty hardy and hold up well with the dressing. I often take ...
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Lemon No Bake Cheesecake

Summer isn't over yet! If you liked our other no bake cheesecake recipes, you're sure to love our lemon no bake cheesecake. Like the others this no bake cheesecake recipe is light, fluffy and easy to make too. They're great anytime, but on a hot summer day, they're heavenly. Make ...
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Wild Blueberry Pie

It's blueberry season and there's no better way to use some of them in a fresh blueberry pie. We're lucky enough to have wild blueberries on our property and this year was a great year for them. We've had blueberry muffins, blueberry bread, blueberry pancakes and had enough to have ...
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Lite No Bake Cheesecake

If you're looking for a dessert with less sugar, lower in fat and still full of flavor, try this lite no bake cheesecake recipe. This is the "lite" version of our no bake cheesecake you can find on our website. This cheesecake is refreshing and delicious. Like the original recipe, ...
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Light And Fluffy No Bake Cheesecake

Are you looking for a nice cool dessert for a hot summer day? If so, this no bake cheesecake recipe is perfect for the occasion! This is not your typical cheesecake. Traditional cheesecakes are baked and have a much denser consistency. This no bake cheesecake recipe is made with Coolwhip ...
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Stuffed Flank Steak

This stuffed flank steak recipe is yet another favorite of our family. It is chosen as a "birthday dinner" several times throughout the year and makes a great Sunday afternoon family dinner. It's a little more complex to prepare compared than our slow cooker roaster beef recipe , but it ...
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Steamed Carrot Pudding With Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

One of our family's oldest traditions is having Gramma Brumwell’s Christmas pudding dessert at Christmas time. It is actually a steamed carrot pudding with a sweet butterscotch sauce. My wife's family is from Canada, so this carrot pudding may have stronger roots from England. Although I have read that these ...
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Slow Cooker Roast Beef Dinner

Does your family have busy schedules? Is it a struggle finding time to make a good sit down dinner for the whole family? Here's the answer to your problem! It's a delicious slow cooker roast beef dinner recipe that your family will love. The best part of this recipe is ...
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Chicken Dumpling Soup With Turmeric

Does the winter weather have you feeling a little under the weather? Are you looking for one of those comfort foods like mom used to make? Look no further! Here's a great chicken dumpling soup recipe that will cure what ails you. This recipe has turmeric added, which gives it ...
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Delicious And Easy To Make Sesame Chicken Recipe

If you enjoy Chinese food, you are going to love this sesame chicken recipe. I order sesame chicken 95% of the time when we go out for Chinese! This sesame chicken recipe will rival that of even the best restaurants! It's sweet with just the right amount of heat. You ...
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Asiago Artichoke Dip Recipe

If you're looking for a delicious appetizer, try this asiago artichoke dip recipe. It's great for parties or family gatherings and can be served hot or cold. It goes well with a wide variety of chips, crackers, and bread. It's sure to be a big hit. Asiago Artichoke Dip 2 ...
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Cloudy Drinking Glasses?

We've battled cloudy drinking glasses for years. There are times we've been embarrassed to set them out when guests have come over! When someone asks for milk we are actually relieved because they won't be able to tell how cloudy the glasses are. But recently we found an easy way ...
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The Best Pizza Dough and Pizza Sauce Recipe

Below are the best pizza dough and pizza sauce recipes we have ever tried. Our entire family loves them too. On "pizza night" we each get to choose our own toppings and put the pizza together. This is a great way to get children to help out, learn their way ...
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Hunt Camp Ham And Bean Soup Recipe

Every November we head up to deer camp for a couple of days, in search of that big buck. After a long day of hunting, it's always good to have a nice hot meal. Each of us brings a pot of chili or soup for a nights dinner. My contribution ...
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Make Venison Summer Sausage At Home And Save Money!

Venison Summer Sausage Do you like venison summer sausage? For the majority of deer hunters, the back straps and the tenderloins are the coveted cuts of meat, and rightly so. But how about venison summer sausage?! Venison sausage is arguably one of the favorite snacks that you can get out ...
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White Chicken Spinach Lasagna with Pesto and Artichoke

If you are looking for a little variety on an "Italian" cooking night, try this white chicken spinach lasagna, with pesto and artichoke. It's a delicious change of pace. For a vegetarian version, leave the chicken out and use a vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth. This lasagna ...
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Delicious Grand Lux Asian Nachos Copy Cat Recipe

Have you ever gone to a restaurant and ordered something that you simply fell in love with? That's exactly what happened to my wife when she ordered the Asian Nachos, at the Grand Lux Cafe in Chicago. This is a unique appetizer that has a ton of different flavors. Since ...
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Homemade Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Check out this great homemade deep dish pizza recipe. The secret is all in the dough. This recipe is on how to make a great deep dish pizza crust. For a delicious homemade pizza sauce recipe, check out our post for homemade pizza. They're an outstanding combination! When it comes to ...
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Caramel Toffee Fluff Recipe

Are you looking for an easy potluck dessert recipe? This caramel toffee fluff recipe will do the trick. It makes a perfect sweet for a church luncheon or school activity. The "variations" section at the bottom of the recipe card shows just how flexible this recipe can be. Add your ...
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer: A Must Have For Every Kitchen

My wife loves to cook. She spends hours in the kitchen preparing and cooking her favorite recipes. If you ask her what the most valuable appliance in her kitchen is, without hesitation, she will answer her KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Her's is the Artisan 5 quart mixer. Kitchenaid makes bigger and ...
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Strawberry Sponge Shortcake Recipe

This is my wife's favorite strawberry sponge shortcake recipe. The texture of this cake is a sponge cake consistency and not crumbly like a biscuit. It is also much sweeter than a biscuit. It's delicious all by itself. According to Wikipedia strawberry shortcake dates back to the late 1500s. The ...
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Dry Rubbed Smoked Pork Butt Roast

If you have friends or family coming over for a cookout and want to treat them to something a little different, try making them a smoked pork butt. My wife and I made this dry rubbed, smoked pork butt roast recipe for the 4th of July. It was so good ...
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