How Long to Cook a T-Bone Steak on the Grill

Trying to test how long to cook a T-bone steak on the grill

T-Bone steaks are a classic cut and perfect for those who want a little variety in their meat experience. The T-Bone steak is a best of both worlds steak, containing a piece of the tender Filet and meaty flavorful New York Strip all in one.  While giving diners an amazing variety of flavors and textures, …

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Simple Oven Roasted Whole Pheasant Recipe

Plate of oven roasted whole Pheasant recipe

Do you love Thanksgiving and Christmas food? Has your family always been the turkey type for the holidays? Are you now on your own or with your significant other and can’t justify a 20 pound turkey for two? Most of all, does chicken just not sound all that special? Well have I got the perfect …

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Easy Eggnog French Toast Recipe

A top view of eggnog french toast with slices of strawberries served on a white plate placed on a white table

I love eggnog and always pick up a quarter or half gallon of it for the holiday season. But it can be pretty hard for just me and my fiancé to drink that much eggnog before it goes bad or the holiday season ends. One of my favorite ways to use up all that eggnog …

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Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

Glass of peppermint hot chocolate recipe with candy canes on the table

When was the last time you enjoyed a glass of hot chocolate? For many, hot chocolate is associated with holiday memories, but not something I partake in very often. Well, that’s about to change.  Today I’ll be making some delicious peppermint hot chocolate from ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now. The best …

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Simple Homemade Sugared Cranberries Recipe

Bowl of sugared cranberries

Fresh cranberries are a real seasonal treat. Chances are many rarely see cranberries in my local supermarket until just before Thanksgiving and ending right around Christmas. Fresh cranberries, unlike blueberries or raspberries, are insanely tart and a tad bitter when raw.  While you could try eating a handful of them, I would not recommend it. …

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Simple Cranberry Barbeque Sauce Recipe

Tri tip with cranberry barbeque sauce and basil served on a blue ceramic plate placed on a white table

I am a huge fan of homemade sauces, and one of my favorites is barbeque sauce. You would not believe how easy it is to make a quality cranberry barbeque sauce at home that will blow the store bought sauce out of the water in just a few minutes on the stove.  I’ll be using …

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Easy Homemade Cranberry Juice Recipe

Fresh cranberry juice in a glass

I am a huge fan of cranberry juice, so much that I pretty much always have at least one bottle of Cranberry Ocean Spray in the house. I also really love fresh fruit juices and blended drinks.  There are two really kinds of “cranberry juice” out there. The first kind is the one you get …

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What Identifies a Cranberry as Ripe?

Ripe red cranberries in a blue bowl

When the holiday season comes around, I see the shelves of my local supermarkets flushed with fresh cranberries. Though, I don’t regularly buy, keep, or cook with cranberries so it can be very hard to tell if they are ripe, or worse off, spoiled. I’ll be going what identifies a cranberry as ripe so you …

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How to Clean a Salt Block

Seafood appetizer on a clean salt block

There has recently been a growing trend in the move from plain old table salt to its fancier cousin Himalayan salt. I’m sure you’ve seen it before, the light pink color is pretty unmistakable.  Himalayan salt is often touted for its health benefits and distinct mineral flavor. But what is really impressive is its ability …

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How Long Is Cranberry Sauce Good For?

Cranberry sauce on a spoon

Cranberry sauce is a true holiday season staple. But whether you get your cranberry sauce from a can or make it yourself on the stove, many people will be wondering, how long does it last? How Long Is Cranberry Sauce Good For? A simple store-bought or homemade jam-style cranberry sauce with water, sugar, and cranberries …

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How to Clean Silicone Baking Mats

Christmas sugar cookies on a baking mat

Silicone bakeware has been a fantastic addition to the home cooks tool kit. From spatulas and spoons to molds, tins, and mats these heat resistant non-stick wonders are quickly replacing their metal, plastic, and wooden counterparts.  While buying silicone cookware is easy (just don’t go over 450°F / 230°C with them), cleaning silicone cookware can …

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How to Cook Asparagus Quickly

Macro shot of asparagus on a cutting board

I love asparagus, and it is one of my go-to vegetables to pair with chicken or beef. I think there’s just something about asparagus that makes it a little fancier than your everyday vegetable like green beans or peas.  Growing up though, I hated them; however, it wasn’t until much later in life that I …

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