Potato soup

THE BEST potato soup recipe ever! I think that says it all. This was partially the recipe I believe was used for a local restaurant when I worked there, but not positive. Regardless it is really really good Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced into small bite sized pieces 1/2 regular package uncooked…

Loaded Backed Potato Salad

Not your traditional potato salad. But oh so good… This is a solid recipe I use consistently when catering. Can be served hot or cold ( I prefer hot) . 5-10 lb bag of potatoes, cubed (half peeled or half with skin) 3 1/3 teaspoons salt 10 slices bacon, diced & crisp cooked 10 green…

Burger spice

Use a little burger spice to help bring it the natural flavor of the beef. 1 tsp: paprika 1 1/4 tsp: salt 1 tsp: ground black pepper 1/2 tsp: brown sugar 1/2 tsp: garlic powder 1/2 tsp: onion powder 1/4 tsp: ground cayenne pepper Mix all the seasoning together and store in a sealed container

Garlic Cheesy Bread (pizza)

Some pizza delivery places and others now have a cheesy bread they offer. and This is one has 2 of my favorite things in the world… Garlic and cheese… its a quick and simple little recipe that I now make pretty much every time I make pizza. pizza dough 1/2 stick of salted butter melted…

Sweet Sweet Pizza sauce

Sweet sweet Pizza Sauce If you are a Chicago style pizza lover, this is a sauce for you! I made this a few times, and it quick became a staple sauce for homemade pizza nights. I know it is easier to just buy the .99 cent can at the store, but trust me… Try this…

BBQ Rub basic

Bbq rub Mmm mmm mmm good. Use this rub on ribs, wings, chicken…. Or anything you want to bbq. THis is a good go to also for smoking meats. I use this rub when smoking pork butt for parties. Creates a beautiful charred, smoked crust. 1 c: packed dark brown sugar 1/2 c: kosher salt…

Pizza Crust

The dough, the dough, the dough.  That is what Pizza is all about. Without the basic foundation the rest will never be satisfying. I personally like a thin crust pizza for the most part. Every know and then I will have a hankering for a deep dish, but for the most part, if it isnt…

Chef Salt

When you go to a restaurant there is always that distinct flavor you can never replicate at home. Always been told to never over season meat, let the flavors speak for themselves? well here you go. a chefs secret seasoning to unleash the natural flavors of all meat (and most all dishes) without over powering…

Potato skins

Anyone in the Food business knows the word re-purpose. And there is nothing better then twice baked potatoes. Considering the sky is the limit, here are the basics for the traditional model, but remember there are many additions such as Chili and Cheese, French onion, Cheddar and chive,  Sloppy joe, and on an on. This…

Zucchini Parmesan

The Girlfriend made me do it! We will say I don’t understand how you can “Parmesan” anything other than chicken, but I guess you can and here is the proof. She said it was good, it looks good, so I am going to assume it is good. If you think it can be better by…