I was thinking more of a comparison to the clean up of jelly roll pans I use for roasting vegetables in the oven (Chicago Metallic pretty heavy duty dark colored metal version). Tho as I said earlier, the max heat in the oven is...

(especially for a week night) - something quick, simple and easy to prepare – comfort food, per se. Although several items came to mind (fried and / or bbq chicken, steaks, and a handfull of sides, the one that they request...

I made a grilled shrimp on mesclun greens with a peanut-coconut dressing. I was pleasantly surprised and it was super tasty. So now I’m looking for more ideas on easy main course salads. What are your favorite summer time...

I’m having a small birthday dinner party for six for a friend on Thursday evening. Since it’s a weeknight I’m keeping the dinner fairly simple. I’m grilling marinated tuna steaks and serving it with the...

squash, green beans, cherry tomatoes, carrots, onions...) with olive oil, S&P, a sprinkle of sugar, and fresh rosemary. Spread on baking sheet and roast at 400 for about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, make pasta. Drain pasta, and add...

chicken is good, but too generic for me. I make a great Pork tenderloin (is pork ok)? If not chicken works for this It is made with simple marinade (make the night before) then I grill inside or out cast iron pan is fine with the...

I always used to bake BBQ chicken in the oven for my kids when they were little. I marinated the pieces in Sweet Baby Ray’s and baked at 400 degrees, for 45 minutes to an hour. I always lined the pan with heavy duty foil so...

My go-to simple, fresh dinner is shrimp scampi. Takes no time too. BF loves it and not too awful for you. When I did weight watchers I could fit it into my plan. I usually make a simple green salad with shaved parm. This recipe...

I have a heavy-duty knife that is somewhat dull, yet verrry sturdy. I use it to cut squash with a mallet. I have to poke a hole in to get it started. I don’t like to try to slice it in half due to fear that it might slip...

this doesn’t fit your specified constraints, but it’s very, very simple, and works well into my schedule. (i make this for 2, but it’s super easy to increase) pork chops (bone-in/out, your preference), 1 per...

I see nothing wrong with microwaving or steaming asparagus to have the true, simple flavor shine through. Steam in plain water or add a little flavor with chicken broth or ? ? ? ? And oven grilling, sauteeing, bqing are good to...

take the roast and wrap it in heavy duty foil then wrap the foiled brisket in a beach towel and put in in a cooler(of course no ice) for at least an hour or two. always comes out tender.(make sure you cut across the grain or it...

is heavy duty for pub drinking the fish and chips looked lovely

but they can’t be just garnish either. Want a chow-worthy, casual meat and potatoes kind of joint. Only meat heavy indulgence has been at Cole’s BBQ in Aptos, which I’ve liked. Just read a recent review on Green...

to eat rare and juicy such as hamburger or steak, should just be made in your heaviest fry pan, on the stove, as hot as you can make it, flipped once. That’s the simple easiest way to get a great juicy steak or burger,...