I hope, by now, that you are knee deep in the Holiday madness. I hope your tree is decorated, your Christmas cards are signed, you've started Christmas shopping and that…
Squash, it's one of those ingredients that seems to pop up on every restaurant menu or online recipe blog this time of year. Ravioli with Roasted Butternut Squash. Winter Squash…
The first time I heard the word "babka" was in a 1994 Seinfeld episode. The Dinner Party. I didn't know what a babka was, but according to Elaine and Jerry,…
I could make a long list of things that I love about fall. Apple picking, carving pumpkins, French vanilla pumpkin candles, halloween candy, the changing colors of the leaves and…
A few weeks ago, I went apple picking with a friend. It was my first time. As a lover of fall and all things fall related, what had I been…
Is it summer, is it fall?! Who knows! One day the mornings are crisp and cool. The next, the house is cooking and I need to turn on the air.…
There are signs that summer is nearing an end. The mornings are cooler, the leaves are beginning to change color and we are no longer permitted to wear white. I…
Company Potatoes. This is a great dish to make when heading to a potluck, or serving a crowd or having "company" over for dinner. Company Potatoes. When we host large…
For as long as I can remember, my mom has been buying pimento cheese spread from a local grocery store. Pimento Cheese Spread is such a "southern thing", commonly referred…
I only have to walk about 50 feet out my back door to pick as many fresh blueberries as I can eat. When we moved into our house, almost 15…
If you haven't fired up your grill yet this season, get ready. Stock the propane. Buy some more charcoal. But don't be tricked. We're not cooking juicy steaks or burgers.…
School's out for summer. The kids have been set loose to play, to explore and to wreck havoc. I make almost daily trips to the grocery store since there are…
Up until March of 2019, I don't think that I'd ever had a porterhouse steak. I guess that I just missed it's existence as I'm sure it's been…
Have you ever been to Wegman's? Wegmans is much more than your average grocery store. They have a bakery, a deli and a butcher. But they also have a sushi…
Do you have a go to breakfast? Maybe it's simple, a bowl of cereal? Maybe you have a flair for making homemade crepes? If so, call me. I love crepes.…
If you enjoy washing lots of dishes like I do, then skip this recipe. Don't waste your time. If you prefer dry, cracked hands that can only come from…
We kept ourselves busy this winter traveling to warm, sunny places to avoid the blues. But I think it's safe to say that we have made it through another winter. (As…
My last pork recipe was in 2015. https://www.johnniesinc.com/web/2015/05/pork-with-paprika-mushrooms-and-sour-cream/ Back then, I discussed my struggle with all forms of pork. Well, not bacon. That's technically a pork product,…
This year's Super Bowl was a let down. Same team. Same quarterback. Sixth Super Bowl Ring. Wait, am I even allowed to say Super Bowl? Maybe I need to say…
SI have one more healthy-ish recipe for you. (The next one will make up for the healthy stuff, it’s a decadent dessert that was a big hit at last night’s…
Did you make a New Year's Resolution this year? It is estimated that 40% of Americans make New Years Resolutions. Eating clean and exercising usually top the list, followed by…
I think I'm pretty creative in the kitchen. I like to try new things so that I don't get bored. I don't like to repeat meals too often, even our…
Bring on the cozy meals and the crock pot creations. Winter is here and that means shorter days and chilly nights. I am most happy when tucked inside my warm…
If you live in this country and you have never been to a Harry and David's store, you're missing out. (and you must be living under a rock....ha, sorry).…
Winter has seemingly arrived overnight. I've already worn my winter coat, hat and gloves. The bird bath is frozen. The leaves, which were beautiful, are falling quickly. It's too cold,…
We are normally team chocolate chip cookie. My mom truly makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. And, even with the recipe, no one can duplicate the consistency…
In the late 1600's, my father's family migrated to America from Germany. (Apparently some of my ancestors beat William Penn to the punch.). My mother's family also migrated to America…
There are a few things in life that I know for sure. I do not like Goat Cheese....... I do not like cilantro........there is an ongoing debate about cilantro. Apparently…
If you look closely....fall is in the air. I saw a few colored leaves on the sidewalk. Pumpkins and mums are for sale everywhere. And the hurricanes are lined up…
I don't consider myself a salmon person. I never order it when I'm eating out. I never buy it to make for dinner. And obviously we don't catch it when…
Tacos are one of my favorites, and one of my family's most requested dinner suggestions. I think everyone would be happy if we had a weekly taco night. I am…
It's that time of year again. Tomato time. Two or three times weekly, my husband hand delivers a full basket of tomatoes. (Just once it would be nice to receive…
We had a full house at the beach this year for the Fourth of July. We got to spend some time on the boat in the sunshine and we got…
We used to host an annual Food Contest sometime during the Fourth of July weekend (or week.) As the hosts and creators of the contest, we would pick a food…
It's picnic season. The temperatures are soaring, the rain has stopped. It's time to get your coolers and picnic baskets prepped. What are your go to's to bring to…
This recipe may be late by a few days. I realize that National Donut Day was on Friday. But, my love for doughnuts should not be dismissed. I have been…
Once again, I blame it on New Orleans. It was late, we were hungry. We needed food and we needed it fast. Randomly, we wandered into 13 Monaghan. What we…
A few weeks ago, I was looking for a quick dessert to make for dinner. I usually have boxed brownie mixes on hand, but this time I was out. Turns…
Last month, we embarked an epic 3 week road trip. The trip had been at least a year in the making. It was originally intended to be a 6-8 week…
Do you own a spiralizer? In my opinion, spiralizing is a hot kitchen trend right now. (Did I just create a new verb, spiralizing? My auto correct doesn't recognize…
Not to be outdone by her husband, my sister in law has shared some blog worthy recipes over the years. She also worked for Perdue, so chicken was often…
March has rolled in like a lion. I actually heard someone use the expression "Hurricane Blizzard" for the weather last Friday. Crazy for sure! We are 3 months into 2018.…
Back in the Fall of 1992, I was a lowly college student and my brother was living on the Eastern Shore working for chicken magnate Frank Perdue. He lived…
Families today want convenience. That's why subscription meal plans have become so popular. People are busy, but they still want weekly recipes and fresh ingredients delivered straight to their doorstep so…
Big win last night in Philly! The Eagles are going to the Super Bowl! I guess I should be offering recipes for Philly Cheesesteaks, Strombolis or Soft Pretzels.…
I hope you all survived the holidays and this arctic blast that has been sticking around for a few weeks. I thought that you might need something to warm you…
It's the most wonderful time of the year. With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer. It's the most wonderful time of the year. …
Johnnies' Brisket is the easiest, most delicious, brisket, hands down. I choose to serve it every year for Christmas Dinner because I don't have to worry about it or slave…
I call them Sloppy Joes. But you might call them Sloppy Janes, Barbecue, Dynamites, Steamers, Wimpies or Yum Yums. Whatever you call them, I know that you've had them. I…
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please. But don't worry. These are both kid and mom approved. Plus, they're gluten free, vegan, oil free and contain no artificial sweeteners. When you add…
