The Christmas rib roast takes a delicious turn to bison. My friends at A to Z Meats in Stafford provided the main event. The meat was tender and juicy and was complemented by a simple spice rub. Then slow cooked on a smoker. My son-in-law Jack ran the stick burner, and he maintained the heat and smoke to perfection. I…
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Pesto Lasagna
This is a take on lasagna that I should have tried years ago. It is a lighter take on the classic that is herb forward. I used a lot of store bought items, so your labor is less. Meat is optional; I added it, but you do you. I hope you like it. 4 sheets fresh lasagna pasta8 ounces…
Christmas Citrus Cookies
A lemon cookie at Christmas time? If I had a dollar for every time you thought I was nut, I’d have more money for the lottery. Hear me out. You have chocolate this and that, cinnamon and a lot of heavy flavors, so why not something refreshing? Growing up we would have tangerines around Christmas. I used lemons because…
Holiday Baking Hacks
I did a post like this about four years ago, but after more experimentation, I have added more ideas and recommendations. Now, I will continue my adherence to ethical standards for Mad Scientists to bring you, my reader, the best results possible without harming experimental gingerbread people. Now, remember the idea is to save time,…
Shortcut Bumpy Cake
I think “bumpy cake” is one of the five greatest food inventions of mankind. The issue is that not everyone lives in Michigan and has access to this slice of heaven. I tried to change that by doing a take on this delicious dessert on the blog in 2020. I got some feedback on that,…
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