There is my Dad who is often imitated but never duplicated by me. He is the master of baked mac n cheese (my Grandma G's recipe) and rotisserie chicken, honey mustard grilled Brussels sprouts, and his many other mouth watering talents that have included lamb, from scratch Cesar salad dressing, and bacon wrapped shrimp.
My grandma Mary whose spaghetti sauce is a favorite of my childhood. I remember weekends at her house, spaghetti on Friday nights, pizza on Saturdays, and grandpa Bills pancakes on Sunday. I always asked for extra butter on those, typical butter obsessed me.
Then there is Grandma G who I constantly call asking "what temperature to I bake chicken at?" or "how do I make that one thing you made that one time?". No offense to my dad or anyone one else but Grandma G has my heart when it comes to home cooked meals. Every birthday she makes my favorite Swiss Steak and mashed potatoes. She also has the best stuffed bell peppers and salmon patties anyone has ever had.
Then there is my newest mentors in the world of cooking. David and Paula Burger. I secretly stalk them during their cooking endeavours. If its David manning the grill or Paula making homemade pizza sauce...I am taking it all in. Asking for recipes and advice, storing all the information to claim it as my own.
So with all of them being credited to my "cooking education" here or some of my own kitchen projects that I am proud of.
(Baked Garlic and Herb Chicken with from scratch creamy pesto sauce and angel hair pasta)
(Sorry for the foggy picture, it came out steaming hot, from scratch chicken Parmesan in tomato and garlic sauce, and farmers market sourdough wheat bread)
(Ribeye steak courtesy grilled by Peter with sauteed garlic green beans)
(Broiled lemon salmon with seared zucchini and brown rice)
(Sausage and bell pepper omelets with country potatoes)
I'd like to try those honey mustard grilled brussel sprouts!
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