Hello! Here is a quick recipe Dustin wanted to whip up just last week. He has a love for peppers. According to him, the hotter the better. He once tried a Carolina Reaper on a dare. I honestly don’t know how he did it…and enjoyed it! Crushed Habanero, Ghost, and […]
Author: Dana
Apple Pie Moonshine
Hello! Here is the recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine we made just before Christmas. It makes a wonderful holiday drink, not just for Christmas time but for the summer, as well. It stays good for months, just as long as you keep it in sanitized mason jars in a cool […]
Arrabbiata Sauce
Hello! The last few weeks have been pretty insane. Dustin and I began renovations on the basement and it’s been a slow process to say the least. I’ve been a bit busy and neglected to get this recipe out right after I created it. Of course this is a new […]
Sticky Asian Duck Sauce
Hello! I have a great, new recipe for you to try. This has been made a few times in our house (one of those times was on Christmas Day), and I’m so glad we decided to make this recipe for that holiday. Until we made it ourselves, I never realized […]
Marinated Mushrooms
Hello! Growing up, Sundays were spent food-shopping at our favorite Italian supermarket. What I remember most about those trips is the freshly-baked Italian bread in long, white paper bags, that was still warm from the oven, the cold cut counter, and the salad counter. The men in the deli department […]
Homemade Breadcrumbs
Hello! Ever wonder what to do with leftover, unused, stale Italian bread? Well, why not make some delicious homemade breadcrumbs? Don’t let that delicious bread go to waste. This is the perfect way to use it up. Homemade breadcrumbs taste so much more flavorful and fresh than the store-bought. I […]
Ultimate Mushroom Blush Vodka Wine Sauce
Hello! Dustin and I have decided to come up with the ULTIMATE vodka, wine, blush sauce – and boy, this is one crazy-good recipe. I’ve always preferred my vodka sauce to be hearty. I’ve had simple vodka and blush sauces in the past, and they were just “okay”. I enjoy getting […]
Peach Habanero Cherry Pepper Jam
Hello! I’ve had this recipe on the back burner for a while — ever since last summer — but since this wintery dreariness has been relentless, I thought I’d post this tasty treat to remind me of warmer days. I made a few batches of candied jalapeño and habaneros, which […]
Eggplant Caprese
Hello Again! Happy New Year! I have an amazing, easy, and insanely flavorful recipe for you to try. I used to make this recipe with chicken, which you could easily swap out in place of the eggplant if you wish to. I will have to admit, we slacked on our […]
Bolognese Sauce
Hello Again! Do you want to try the most insanely delicious, flavorful, and hearty Bolognese sauce you have ever had? It’s truly comforting, not just for your tastebuds, but for your tummy, too. I have made numerous batches of my Bolognese sauce, making minor tweaks with each version, but I […]

