I'm not overly fond of pork chops in most circumstances. They're too bland and too dry in my opinion. That is, unless they have been properly prepared to ensure that they have been injected with enough flavor and moistness. Which is where this simple yet effective real food recipe comes into … [Read more...] about Honey-Molasses Brined Pork Chops
Main Dishes
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
I was craving Mexican inspired flavors the other day and I also wanted to make something for dinner that was easy. So I put my slow cooker to use and tossed in some basic Mexican style ingredients that I had on hand. The result was this moist, delicious, spicy chicken taco. This is a great recipe … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Spicy Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Green Peppers
Update version of this recipe on my food website TJsTaste.com! Check It Out A long time ago, at a friend's house, I was served a very basic yet very tasty Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Green Pepper. It contained all the classic, basic flavors of a traditional cheese steak sandwich--the meat, the … [Read more...] about Spicy Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Green Peppers
Mini Bacon Quiches
When I was a kid, I HATED quiche. I have no idea why. Maybe the quiche I tried back then was improperly prepared or contained ingredients that I didn't like. Whatever the reason, the word "quiche" had a negative connotation in my mind even into my adulthood. Until lately, that is. My husband … [Read more...] about Mini Bacon Quiches
Diane Chicken Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Salad Dressing
I used to work as a cook at Focus on the Family. There, I cooked and prepared food for some big wigs including Dr. James and Shirley Dobson (Focus's founder and his wife); Mike Huckabee (a former Presidential candidate), Jason Elam (when he served as the Broncos' kicker; even got to wear his Super … [Read more...] about Diane Chicken Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Salad Dressing