1 stalk celery, cut in half 5 carrots 1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges 5 to 6 red potatoes, quartered 1 (4-pound) corned beef brisket 12-ounce Guinness beer 1 medium head cabbage, cut into 6 wedges Directions Place celery, carrots, onion and potatoes in the bottom of a large slow-cooker. Rinse the corned...

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon bread crumbs salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 cup feta cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large baking dish, add the asparagus, olive oil, bread crumbs,...

I made this pulled pork last week and invited some friends over. It sure was a hit! Normally I slow cook my pork in the oven, but with the weather being so hot, I decided to give it a try in the slow cooker. The meat just fell apart! 5 lb. pork butt 1 medium onion, sliced thin Tom’s Kickin...

I am a huge fan of barbecue sauce, and I think I really nailed it with this one! Late last night, Katie and I were in the kitchen preparing for a pulled pork I am making today. With a bit of tweaking, we created this barbecue sauce that is amazing and has a nice kick. 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1...

My local market has been flooded with fresh local summer squash. I love it ! I normally use it as a side dish, but here is a main dish using this wonderful veggie. The great northern beans make this dish very filling. Make sure you take the extra step to use FRESH oregano. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin...

2 shots Skyy Blood Orange Vodka 4 shots blood orange juice 2 handfuls ice Place the ice in a blender and chop until the ice is broken up fine. Pour in the liquids and pulse a few more times to combine well. Pour into glasses and serve! Serves 2

2 slices bread 1 tablespoon butter 3 slices roasted eggplant 3 slices roasted zucchini 3 slices fresh tomato 2 tablespoons pesto sauce 2 slices fresh mozzarella After seasoning the eggplant and zucchini and roasting them in the oven, toast the bread. Spread the butter on the toasted bread. Layer the...