Chili Spiced Candied Pineapples

Here is a perfectly odd – yet somehow delicious summer recipe. It pairs great with any Mexican or other spicy food. Take a leap of faith and try it. It’s another quick recipe that is hard to get wrong. I actually went into this with the idea of kind of sauteing them on the skillet

Boxcar Chicken Salad

This is another favorite of mine. It was also a staple during my impoverished days because of how cheap and quick you can make it. Another perk? This baby is versatile. I made the one above with chipotle mayo, but don’t stop there. You can use regular old mayo and season it anyway you like. Another

Summer Dish: Empanadas & Chipotle Cream Cheese sauce

Now that the brief 8 weeks of Wisconsin summer are upon us, I thought it would be a good time to start rolling out some of my favorite summer dishes.  I love this recipe. It’s light (assuming you don’t eat all the empanadas at once). It goes great with Tequila. And they are cheap and easy

Imperfect Crackers

I think the best thing about crackers is that there are so many different kinds. We’re talking shapes, sizes, flavors, you name it. They can be as bold or plain as you like. Though never the star of a snack or meal, the best crackers are the ones that tie it all together.  Much like pretzels,

Sausage, Cabbage and Mash

Told you there would be more cabbage. This dish happened by accident. The very existence is a testament to this blog. I was scrounging around for food one day and had only a few things left in my fridge. A half head of cabbage, a few red potatoes, and leftover summer sausage.  That desperation led to this dish.

Simple Slaw

This is one of my favorite recipes. As with the other recipes so far it’s both simple and cheap. I usually make it as a side dish whenever cooking chicken. It’s a great beckon to the coming spring after a long dreary winter. To be honest, I’m not a big fan of most coleslaws. A lot of times when