Author: Stacy and Mike

Seasoning and Spice Mixes

All-Purpose BBQ Seasoning

An all-purpose BBQ seasoning that goes well with chicken, pork, or beef. This recipe is easy to make with easy-to-find ingredients, making it perfect to have on hand for seasoning any dish. This seasoning is a staple in our house. We always have it on hand to use in all kinds of ways. Disclaimer: As an […]

Tourtiere filling cooking in an enameled cast iron dutch oven.
Beef, Christmas

Tourtiere Filling Recipe

Tourtiere is a French Canadian staple, especially around the holidays and throughout the winter months. It is a warm and hearty dish that is perfect to serve in the cold winter months. What is Tourtiere? A tourtiere is a type of meat pie. It is a savory and hearty dish that can be served on […]

bowl of cranberry mustard dipping sauce with a spoon in it and Dijon mustard and cranberries in the background on a wooden cutting board.
Condiments and Pickles

Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce

Tart and sweet, Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce is perfect for dipping. This sauce goes with everything from chicken to ham to beef as a dipping sauce.   Uses For Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce After the holidays, there are usually a lot of leftover cranberries. We use these cranberries to make this recipe for New Year’s […]

Baking

Apple Pie with a Bacon Weave Top Crust

Bacon Weave Apple Pie is a mouthwatering dessert that combines the crisp sweetness of apples with the saltiness of bacon and the smokiness of bourbon. It’s a perfect pie for any occasion. What Are The Best Apples For Apple Pie? There are so many varieties of apples you can choose from, so how do you […]

Bowl of chili topped with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese with a half baguette resting on the side of the bowl
Comfort Foods

Homemade Smoked Chili Recipe

Nothing says comfort food like a bowl of homemade chili. And our homemade smoked chili recipe is no exception.   Nothing Says Comfort Food Like A Bowl Of Chili When it comes to comfort foods, especially in the fall, chili tops our list. It is the perfect accompaniment for tailgating or watching Sunday football. Chili […]

smoked bacon wrapped tenderloin
BBQ

Father’s Day BBQ Recipe Ideas

Are you looking for something to make for Dad for Father’s Day? Something to impress him? Look no further, here are our top Father’s Day BBQ recipe ideas you can make for Dad. When it comes to BBQ, we have a variety of recipes that you can make on a BBQ, smoker, or flat top, […]

overhead view of a bowl of homemade taco seasoning, which is a blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano.
Seasoning and Spice Mixes

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Empress your family on Taco night with this easy and delicious homemade taco seasoning that isn’t full of preservatives and additives that you find in store-bought packages. This recipe is a great way to add flavour to your tacos. Taco Seasoning is made from a blend of spices and herbs and is used in Mexican-inspired […]

slice of carrot cake on a plate with gold fork, the rest of the cake is in the background
Baking, Cakes

Homemade Carrot Cake

This Homemade Carrot Cake tastes just like a bakery-made cake, you will have a hard time believing it’s made at home. This cake is especially good when it is topped with cream cheese icing. Years ago, I created this recipe because it was difficult to find a good recipe for carrot cake that actually tasted […]