This has to be my all-time fave green veggie side-dish. I love brussels sprouts when they are roasted with apples and they really couldn’t be any easier to prepare. These also make a great side to take to a potluck as they travel very well. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples ©2017 Drew Emborsky, aka…
Having chicken stock on hand for cooking is an essential. Store-bought stock is okay and I have totally used it from time to time, but even the low sodium versions of it are really high in salt. So that’s why I gather together the ingredients for my own stock, usually in a zippy bag…
After Christmas and before New Year’s Eve my mom would take the hambone from Christmas dinner and cook up a big pot of split pea soup. Wow, it really is one of my favorite food memories. Here is my version that uses bacon instead of a hambone for flavor which I find to be much…
When I was living in Guadalajara, Mexico I quickly began to realize that there is a HUGE difference in flavors of refried beans. One day a coworker brought some to a potluck at work, and when I tasted them I couldn’t believe how delicious they were. It took some coaxing but I eventually convinced…
I had the wonderful good fortune to live in Guadalajara, Mexico for several years when I was in my 20s – besides making dear friends and learning Spanish, I also was taught to cook many of the traditional dishes. Here is one of my all-time favorites. And if you want to have THE best…
The fun part about trifles is that you really can just layer anything that sounds good and it comes out great. Here is a twist on the traditional trifle that has a “holiday” flare to it! Eggnog Trifle ©2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Ingredients 4 cups fresh whole cranberries 1 1/3 cups…
I pulled together a gallery of the things that y’all have said are your faves over the last year! Thank you to all of you that have been so nice and supportive of The Crochet Dude! Y’all have made my year amazing!!! Here’s to a fantastic 2017! xoxo ~drew~ aka The Crochet Dude All…
Y’all sometimes it needs to be quick and easy, period. This is one of my fave recipes that can go from the freezer to the table in under 30 minutes. Because if you’re anything like me, you likely forgot to thaw something to cook for dinner…. Turkey Sloppy Joes ©2016 Drew Emborsky, aka…
It’s still Movember and in honor of promoting men’s health I’m happy to add another heart healthy recipe for you! Lobster tails are amazing and super easy to whip up for dinner. And they’re healthy? You bet! This is from the LiveStrong.com website: Lobster tail is not only lower in fat and calories than…
Growing up this was always one of my absolute favorite treats. My mom was an amazing baker and I am so grateful that she patiently taught me so much of her knowledge. Now that she’s passed away, when I bake from one of her recipes I feel like she is right beside me. Banana…
