Chicken Bacon Ranch Wedge Potatoes

I took Sam down to our local county recorder’s office/courthouse for him to submit an application for a passport yesterday.  I guess I hadn’t been there in a while because before you could just walk right in to your choice of at least three different entrances that I can think of off the top of…

Mexican Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs

I’m going to tell you what this dish is not.  This dish is not Paleo, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, low-fat, raw, or gluten free.  This dish is not something you should eat every day or even once a week.  In fact, it is probably something you should only eat maybe once a year. This dish is…

The Best Lasagna I’ve Ever Made

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Lasagna has always been a mystery to me.  Chili is that way for me too.  There is an art to these classic dishes.   It’s not a right or wrong thing, it’s just a matter of taste.  Lasagna is a dish  I have to put my game face on for….

Stove Top to Crock Pot Antelope Chili

There is something gratifying about preparing and eating food you grew, hunted, or gathered yourself.  In my mind it’s not quite chili time but I made it anyway.  I wanted to sample our antelope.  I haven’t tasted antelope for years because we haven’t had any luck in the antelope hunting department until lately. Just out…

Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni

Fall has arrived in Eastern Idaho! We’ve had a couple of warm days since the beginning of September.  But, since the first official day of fall it has been cloudy, windy, and rainy. This kind of weather makes me want to cozy up to warm, one dish, comfort foods. My mom didn’t cook a lot when…

Pulled Lamb Sandwiches (Seasoned like Shwarma)

I lived in Germany for about 2 years when I was in my early 20s. Back then, after a night of drinking at the pub, there was really nothing better than a döner kebab.  I don’t know a lot about the origin of the döner kebab, but the website I linked to shows sandwiches that look…