Ava Grace's Birthday Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
Today my little girl officially becomes a teenager. It doesn't seem that long ago that she made her surprise appearance in the ambulance...
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Slow Cooker & Casserole Recipes
Erik
- Aug 31
- 1 min
Birthday Fun at the Mall of America & Benihana Dinner
When my family and I lived in California we would always celebrate our Birthday's at Benihana. It became a tradition, and we all loved...
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Erik
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Review of Portillo's Restaurant
One Sunday morning Monica and I were enjoying our coffee and watched a few YouTube videos. We watched a review of Portillo's, which is a...
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Erik
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Bird Dog Chicken Sandwiches
I recently discovered the Bird Dog Chicken Sandwich. Basically it is like a Hot Dog, but instead of the Dog you use a breaded Chicken...
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Erik
- Jun 29
- 1 min
A&W Restaurant Review
My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town. We have no traffic lights or grocery store in our little town. So we were all excited to...
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Erik
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Review of the Vevor Portable Fridge/Freezer
I never thought I had a need for this, until I used it. Who doesn't need a portable Fridge/Freezer that you can take anywhere? This...
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Erik
- May 25
- 2 min
Instant Pot Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches
One of my favorite sandwiches is the Classic Reuben. So when my local store had Corned Beef on sale I knew it was my opportunity to make...
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Erik
- May 4
- 1 min
Wisconsin Old Fashioned with Neon
One thing I discovered after moving to Wisconsin was the drink called the Old Fashioned. This is definitely the official drink of...
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Erik
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Three Meat Smoked Chili
Who doesn't love a delicious bowl of hot Chili on a cold day? I decided to add some different flavors by using three different kinds of...
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Erik
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Chopped Italian Sandwich
When I go to a sandwich shop my usual order is an Italian. I love the combination of meats and cheese, topped with onions, lettuce and...
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Erik
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Salisbury Steak in the Slow Cooker
Nothing is better than enjoying some warm comfort food this time of year when it is cold outside. Salisbury Streak is the perfect choice....
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Erik
- Nov 18, 2023
- 2 min
Beef Stir Fry on your Blackstone Griddle
A few weeks ago I made Stir Fry on my Blackstone Griddle, and boy was it Delicious. Cooking everything on the Griddle and then at the end...
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Erik
- Oct 21, 2023
- 1 min
Chicken Stir Fry on the Blackstone Griddle
When you need a quick and easy meal, Stir Fry is your answer. The hardest part is preparing the ingredients. Once everything is sliced up...
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Erik
- Oct 7, 2023
- 1 min
Tumbler Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener Review
Everybody from the amateur chef to the backyard grill master needs a few sharp knives. We all have a bunch of dull knifes that need to be...
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Erik
- Sep 9, 2023
- 1 min
Review of the Nakano Santoku Knife
If you enjoy cooking for your family and friends like I do, nothing helps you better in the kitchen than a good quality Knife. No matter...
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Erik
- Sep 2, 2023
- 1 min
Breakfast Burritos on the Blackstone Griddle
I love a big Breakfast Burrito. Everything I love about breakfast wrapped up in a warm flour Tortilla. So easy to eat on the go because...
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Erik
- Aug 19, 2023
- 1 min
Smash Pizza Burger Tacos
After trying some Smash Burger Tacos a while back I thought it would be fun to try them again, as they were absolutely delicious. This...
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Erik
- Jul 29, 2023
- 1 min
We Bought a New Home!
We moved to Wisconsin two and a half years ago, and our ultimate goal was to purchase a house. I am happy to say that we finally...
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Erik
- Jun 24, 2023
- 1 min
Easy Chicken Enchilada Verde
Are you looking for an easy recipe for a delicious Mexican meal? This recipe starts with a rotisserie chicken that you can pick up at...
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Erik
- May 20, 2023
- 1 min
Mothers Day Dinner at Wissota High Shores Supper Club
One thing I really love about Wisconsin is the Supper Club. A Supper Club is a traditional dining establishment that also functions as a...
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Erik
- Apr 22, 2023
- 2 min
White Chicken Chili
Most of us have made the traditional classic Chili featuring beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and the traditional chili spices but have you...
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Erik
- Apr 15, 2023
- 1 min
Cooking with Kyle, Corned Beef & Cabbage
One of my family's favorite meals in the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage. We always love to have it around St. Patrick's Day, as...
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Erik
- Apr 7, 2023
- 1 min
Initial Thoughts on the Monument Denali Gas Grill
Let's take a look at the brand new Denali 425 Smart Propane Gas Grill from Monument Grills. I have been looking to add a Gas Grill to my...
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Erik
- Apr 1, 2023
- 2 min
Eggs Benedict
One of my favorite breakfast meals of all time is Eggs Benedict. I think the Hollandaise sauce is what brings the flavors together. For...
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Erik
- Mar 25, 2023
- 1 min
Review of the KitchenBarStore Wooden Barware Sets
Are you looking for a gift for someone that is hard to buy for? Something unique and special? Well look no further. KitchenBarStore makes...
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Erik
- Mar 18, 2023
- 1 min
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Casserole
This cheesy slow cooker ham and potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food. With hash browns, a creamy sauce, ham, and stuffing mix,...
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Erik
- Mar 11, 2023
- 2 min
Easy Instant Pot French Dip Sliders
One of my favorite sandwiches is the French Dip. One reason is because you can dip that sandwich into some Au Jus gravy to take the...
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Erik
- Mar 4, 2023
- 1 min
Blackstone Griddle Wind Guards, do you need them?
If you have a Blackstone Griddle you know the issues you can have trying to cook in high wind or cold weather. It becomes very difficult...
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Erik
- Feb 18, 2023
- 1 min
Lou Malnati's Frozen Italian Beef Pizza Review
What do you get when you combine two of Chicago's favorite restaurants? Lou Malnati's, famous for their Deep Dish Pizza recently joined...
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Erik
- Feb 4, 2023
- 1 min
Homemade Split Pea Soup
Since we have been experiencing some bitter cold the last few weeks I decided to make some Split Pea Soup. This meal warms you from the...
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Erik
- Jan 28, 2023
- 1 min
Review of the Erickhill Rook 600SP Infrared Thermometer
One thing I learned from cooking in that you always cook to temperature, not to time. That is why an instant read thermometer is a...
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Erik
- Jan 21, 2023
- 1 min
Instant Pot Smoked Carnitas
Today I experiment by combining two different cooking methods in the search for the tastiest Carnitas that I can make. Smoking it first...
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Erik
- Jan 14, 2023
- 1 min
Homemade Hamburger Helper
Sometimes the most basic meals hold the special memories. For me that meal is Hamburger Helper. It was a trendy and fast way to prepare a...
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Erik
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
Smoked Sous Vide Prime Rib & Sous Vide Shrimp Cocktail for Christmas
My family and I had a wonderful Christmas this year, despite some seriously cold weather and lots of snow. Since it was a special...
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Erik
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
So the Holiday Turkey dinner is done. But now you find yourself with lots of leftovers. Can you take some of those leftovers and make...
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Erik
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Culver's CurderBurger Review
Ever since my family and I moved to Wisconsin just over a year ago I discovered two things. The first was the restaurant called...
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Erik
- Aug 13, 2022
- 1 min
Review of Superdawg Drive In
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and I always appreciated a good Chicago Style Hot Dog. When I went back for a visit I took my family...
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Erik
- Jul 16, 2022
- 1 min
Eggs Benedict Casserole
One of my favorite Breakfast dishes is Eggs Benedict. But making this dish for a larger group to eat at the same time is extremely hard...
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Erik
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
Family Trip to Chicago
I finally got the opportunity to take my family to Chicago, and show them where I grew up. We also had the pleasure to spend some quality...
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Erik
- Jul 2, 2022
- 1 min
Review of Five Guys
Since moving to Wisconsin from southern California Kyle and I have been missing In-N-Out Burger. Sure we have Culver's, but it just...
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Erik
- Jun 18, 2022
- 1 min
Cabbage Soup
Here's an easy and nourishing soup that is packed full of favor. Perfect way for you to enjoy your vegetables, and as a bonus this soup...
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Erik
- Jun 4, 2022
- 2 min
Smoked Guinness & Irish Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Are you looking for a way to add some flavor to your Macaroni & Cheese? Try giving it an Irish flair by adding some Guinness beer and...
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Erik
- May 28, 2022
- 2 min
Corned Beef Tacos
If you enjoy Corned Beef and are looking for a fun and creative way to serve it, do I ever have a recipe for you! Make some Delicious...
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Erik
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
What is the Best Tasting American Light Beer?
As many of you know who are familiar with my videos is that I enjoy drinking a few beers while cooking. Usually I am enjoying a specialty...
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Erik
- May 7, 2022
- 1 min
Review of Monk's Bar & Grill
I took a break from cooking this week and decided to take the family out to eat at a restaurant called Monk's Bar & Grill. The first...
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Erik
- Apr 23, 2022
- 2 min
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
One of my favorite things to do with a cooked Rotisserie Chicken is to turn it into some Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Just add some vegetables...
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Erik
- Apr 9, 2022
- 2 min
Loaded Potato Skins
I remember getting introduced to Loaded Potato Skins back in the 1980's from restaurants like TGI Fridays, and I have been a fan ever...
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Erik
- Apr 2, 2022
- 1 min
Corned Beef and Cabbage in your Slow Cooker
One of my favorite things to eat is a traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage meal. Usually it is a meal that is only enjoyed on Saint...
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Erik
- Mar 26, 2022
- 2 min
Hearty Beef Stew
Beef Stew is a great hearty meal that everyone enjoys. It also isn't that difficult to make. To be honest with you the hardest part is...
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Erik
- Mar 19, 2022
- 2 min
Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde
Since moving to Wisconsin around a year ago from California I found out that Mexican food isn't as common here. My wife and I missed...
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