Side Dishes

Homemade Tater Tots

Why are they called tots? Is it like a reference to toddlers or something? Potato kids? Well that’s kinda sad, not only do I love eating potato parents, I’m also killing the tater tots. Delicious, savory MURDER…. Anyhow, since today is the official tater tot day, it must be observed. We need more potato holidays …

Dessert, Pie

Lemon Icebox Pie

Oh Lemon Icebox pie, how I love thee. The perfect mixture of sweet, fat, and tart. It really is the best! Lemon desserts are always my go to, I haven’t met one I haven’t loved yet. This pie is not quite a Lemon Meringue, maybe more similar to a Key Lime pie. Crunchy graham cracker …

Soups

Minestrone Soup

Well winter is definitely here and freezing my pipes. The state of Illinois has been shut down. So how does one survive in -24°F with a -50°F windchill? By getting sick and coughing like a goose of course! To help me stay warm and get healthy I’ve been eating chicken soup for a few days, …