by Tom Pierro | May 30, 2020 | Beef, Dinner, Leftovers, Turkey
In times of food rations, meals like meatloaf can feed entire family with limited supplies. Here’s what we made by mixing some ground beef with bread crumbs and other staples on hand: 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey works well too) 1 heaping cup seasoned...
by Tom Pierro | Dec 8, 2017 | Dinner, Turkey
Ever wonder why some Thanksgiving turkeys just taste so much better than others? The secret is in brining. Once you brine your bird, you’ll never want to have it any other way. There are endless methods out there but the main ingredients are water, salt, sugar and...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 10, 2017 | Chicken, Crock Pot, Curry, Dinner
Ok, so probably not the way to make traditional curry, but this recipe is from my sister, the “Massamanda.” Here’s what she did and said it came out incredible; pretty spicy and not too sweet. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs raw chicken (bone in) 1 Can coconut...
by Tom Pierro | May 2, 2017 | Beef, Curry, Dinner, Lamb, Leftovers
Whilst in England last month, I made Shepherd’s Pie for the British relations with fresh minced lamb. It’s was good, really good. So we gave it another go here at home to reminisce about our trip. In my opinion, classic Shepherd’s Pie has three main...
by Tom Pierro | Jan 31, 2017 | Chicken, Crock Pot, Curry, Dinner
This is mild yet savory curry that is a perfect introduction to both cooking and eating Indian food. It is best made with a big stainless sauce pan or pot and an immersion blender, but can also be made in a crock pot. A regular blender will work too but the...
by Tom Pierro | Jan 2, 2017 | Beef, Dinner
A Christmas tradition from Whoville that the Grinch himself would be proud to carve. This recipe is for a 4 bone standing prime rib roast (10lbs) which will feed 6-8 adults as a main course, with some leftovers. Great for holidays and special occasions. When making a...
by Tom Pierro | Aug 24, 2016 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner, Leftovers
Ok, so this is going to sound unusual, but it’s really good and easy to make. Inspired by various leftovers and craving for a quick curry, this dish uses a secret ingredient from the Chicken Curry Sub made by a local market called Swifty’s. Don’t...
by Tom Pierro | May 29, 2016 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner
Inspired by that nebulous “chicken on a stick” you find at just about any fair, carnival or festival, this recipe is quick, easy and way better. It can be done with any cut of chicken, but boneless thighs are the best because they don’t dry out and...
by Tom Pierro | May 2, 2016 | Beef, Crock Pot, Dinner, Pork
This recipe is based on a chili I learned to make working in a local restaurant as a kid and Papa Louie’s Award-Winning Venison Chili. You can use any kind of ground sausage or ground meat, but this one was made with spicy venison sausage. Here’s what you...
by Tom Pierro | Apr 13, 2016 | Chicken, Dinner, Leftovers
This dish is a staple in our house and comes in many forms depending on what’s in the frig. Here’s how this one took shape … Add chopped leftover turkey and oil to frying pan or wok and heat until spitting. Add chopped tomatoes, salt and garlic...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 6, 2014 | Beef, Crock Pot, Dinner, Leftovers, Pork
Here’s a classic British dish that we pieced together from the leftovers of our 4th of July BBQ. The basic recipe is easy: make toast, put baked beans on top and eat. Here’s what we did: Heat up beans on stove top that were cooked in the crock pot the day before. We...
by Tom Pierro | Jun 28, 2014 | Chicken, Leftovers, Pasta, Soup
We make this soup in one form or another every couple weeks just to clear out the frig. We made the chicken stock from leftover roasted chicken bones and some of the typical stock veggies: onions, carrots, celery, etc. Your favorite store bought stock work just fine....
