Bavarian Sauerkraut

Ingredients 1 jar (about 32 ounces) sauerkraut, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 bay leaf 5 juniper berries (optional) 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chicken … Read more

Big Boy’s Fresh Strawberry Pie

If you are lucky, you live in a part of the United States where you can actually go to a Big Boy restaurant. Many of us aren’t as fortunate to live in an area where you can enjoy a delightfully fresh Big Boy strawberry pie. But you can very easily make one at home. Ingredients … Read more

Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 small zucchini, diced 1 small bell pepper, diced 1 small potato, peeled and diced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 4 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried … Read more

BBQ Brisket Melts

INGREDIENTS: Brisket Mustard (as a binder) Favorite brisket rub (preferably pepper-forward) Hickory pellets (for smoking) Apple cider vinegar Beef tallow (3-4 tablespoons) 2 whole onions Avocado oil (2 tablespoons) Kosher salt (1 tablespoon) Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons plus more for toasting) Sourdough bread Fried crispy onions Colby jack cheese (2 slices) Provolone cheese (2 slices) … Read more

Cheeseburger Soup

INGREDIENTS: 4 slices smoked bacon 1 lb lean ground beef 4 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion chopped 2 stalks celery chopped 2 carrots grated 2 Yukon Gold potatoes diced ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 2 cloves garlic minced 3 … Read more