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Sous Vide Vietnamese Pork Chops

Sous Vide Vietnamese Pork Chops

Packed with flavor these sous vide Vietnamese pork chops don’t disappoint. Using the sous vide allows you to prep the rest of your meal while the pork chops are cooking. After your pork chops are done cooking it just takes a few minutes to finish 

Airfried Carrots and Squash

Airfried Carrots and Squash

An easy way to get your veggies on the table during a busy weeknight. These air fried carrots and squash are ready in less than 15 minutes without lighting the oven. I was getting a late start on dinner. After checking the vegetable crisper I 

Ham and Cheese Egg Mug

Ham and Cheese Egg Mug

Want a delicious and quick breakfast give this ham and cheese egg mug a try. This is a staple for me and is great when I am in a rush and need a quick meal. Not just for breakfast either. Grab a deep coffee mug 

Blueberry Shrub Drinking Vinegar

Blueberry Shrub Drinking Vinegar

Drinking vinegars have been around since the Babylonians. Drinking vinegars or shrubs are a way to preserve fruit prior to refrigeration. When I read about a drinking vinegar, I knew I need to give this a try. So, I made a blueberry shrub drinking vinegar. 

Jalapeno Lemon Drop Cocktail

Jalapeno Lemon Drop Cocktail

Looking for a cocktail that has a little sweet, and a little heat….. this jalapeno lemon drop is just what the doctor ordered. Here is the link for my simple syrup recipe Simple Syrup – Meats-Beets-Bubbles (meatsbeetsandbubbles.com)

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

I gambled and made these Quinoa Black Bean Burgers for the first time with the company. I know, never a good idea to experiment with the company unless you don’t like them. This is a winner! Making these quinoa black bean burgers are so easy. 

Juan Collins Tequila Cocktail

Juan Collins Tequila Cocktail

Most of us are familiar with a Tom Collins, Juan Collins is Tom’s cousin from South America. This Juan Collins tequila cocktail has a perfect balance of flavors. The lemon is present but not overpowering. As always tequila and agave are a perfect match. Sit 

Aldi Trip Part 1

Aldi Trip Part 1

Sheila (pictured in my post) my friend in Missouri talks about Aldi all the time. I remember thinking it would be so awesome if Arizona would get an Aldi. We did, and soon I will have one about 5 minutes from my house. Right now, 

Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup

I always saw the simple syrup in the liquor aisle at the store. I always assumed that is something you just bought. I quickly realized when I started my cocktail journey that making simple syrup is one of the easiest things to do. I assumed 

Instant Pot Apple Ribs

Instant Pot Apple Ribs

Cooking ribs used to be an all-day affair. Then I found out that the Instant Pot did as good a job in 25 minutes. Just put the Instant Pot apple ribs under the broiler to caramelize and you are in for a treat. For this