Pork Chops Paprikash

Last night, I prepared Pork Chops Paprikash using a recipe from the Campbell’s Kitchen.  I did make some alterations to the recipe though.  I pounded my pork chops flat and seasoned them with salt, pepper and paprika before cooking them.  Also, I only used one onion, two really seemed like it would be overkill.  A…

What to Do If You’ve Over-Spiced Your Chili

I made some Chili this weekend for Super Bowl Sunday.  While I won’t give away my secret recipe, I will share my secrets on how to rescue a chili that you have made too spicy.  I add Coke and\or Light Corn Syrup to put the sweet flavor back into my chili without ruining the depth…

Taco Burger

Cooked Food Network’s Taco Burger tonight.  Made some adjustments, used half beef half ground chorizo.  Delicious, highly recommend.

Great Uses for Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Here are some wonderful uses for Philadelphia Cream Cheese that I have discovered during my recent cooking experimentation. Use Philadelphia Chive and Onion Cream Cheese to make mashed potatoes by simply mashing a dollup or two with some potatoes.  No milk or butter necessary. Add a dollup of regular or light Philadelphia Cream Cheese into…

Chinese Five Spice Flank Steak

I tried this recipe today from my work cafeteria, definitely worth repeating. Five Spice Flank Steak – Broiled flank steak marinated in soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and Chinese five spice.