My Current Deep Dish Pizza

Long time readers of the site have seen my recipe evolve over the years. I haven't made an update in some time and I've been making this same pizza for about three years with good results.

How to make Bacon

I started the bacon for the year yesterday!

Grilled Peanut Butter, Banana and Srirach Sandwiches

Ahh, what a tasty treat.

Italian Beef Sandwiches - completely homemade

Here is my method for making the great Chicago classic - Italian Beef Sandwiches. Everything is covered, from making the bread to the giardiniera.

Lentil Soup

Here is a tasty version of lentil soup. Lentils cook up a lot quicker than beans. The trick with this soup is adding the veggies and spices right at the end just before serving. You want the aroma of the spices to still be very present.

Kurt's Famous Diet Coke with Lime

My cousin Kurt has a neat method of flavoring diet Coke with lime. Enjoy!

Christmas Eve - Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

The chili/cinnamon roll combo started in the public schools in northwest Iowa. On Fridays you either got tacos with cinnamon rolls or chili with cinnamon rolls. The rolls were made right in the schools typically and were delicious. Add to the combo two other very positive things - it was Friday and it was the only day of the week where chocolate milk was served - and you've got very powerful comfort food.

My wife and I have had a tradition of chili and cinnamon rolls on Christmas Eve since we got married. Here is how I make the chili. The emphasis is on subtle flavors.

Merry Christmas!

Hello! Its been a long time since I've posted an update. I've been traveling around the world learning all sorts of new things and eating all sorts of weird foods. I've also transitioned from primarily written pieces to primarily video. I have a few to show now.

This first video is on how to make a Japanese dish called Jingisukan. It is a stir fry style dish but very different from the typical ones I get in rural Iowa. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

How to make Jingisukan