I haven't been shy about my love for all of AB's recipes (for example our Christmas ham, gyro meat and a peach buckle). This one started out as a delicious grilled summer meal, but quickly morphed into a scrumptious year round crock pot meal. Extra bonus, we make it ahead and freeze it so it's … Continue reading Crockpot Alton Brown Pork Loin
Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce
A couple of weeks ago we had some friends over for a Sunday feast. J has previously mastered the Chicken Gyros (recipe soon!) and wanted to try his hand at the more traditional gyro meat, which is a combination of lamb and beef. As usual, one of our favorite Food Network chefs, Alton Brown, didn't … Continue reading Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce
C’s Blueberry and Peach Buckle
My sister has a gift. The gift of making extremely amazing baked goods. This is one of my new all time favorites. Right up there with her pound cake recipe. She created this dessert using a hybrid of the recipes from Alton Brown and Joy of Cooking. Ingredients: 1 large ripe peach, halved, pitted and … Continue reading C’s Blueberry and Peach Buckle
City Ham
Yes, this ham takes about six hours to cook. Yes, it is pretty messy. But it is so worth it. We've had this ham every year for Christmas dinner since 2006. It's a must eat. It started by watching Alton Brown's CityHam/Country Ham episode Ham I am. I used to watch it while making it. … Continue reading City Ham
Super Simple Fried Chicken
#cookchat regulars will remember this from the chat earlier this summer. Since then, though, we've made a few tweaks and the recipe is as delicious as ever. (Full disclosure: this is one of J's specialties. I just help.) Super Simple Fried Chicken #cookchat regulars will remember this from the chat earlier this summer. Since then, … Continue reading Super Simple Fried Chicken