Raines Realm

When you first wake up and you're resembling something more out of a Romero movie than your normal self, blindly staggering towards the coffee, do you ever wish for an effortless breakfast that doesn't consist of packaged convenience food? This recipe is your wish granted! This casserole is so easy because you mix it the night before. So, in the morning, all you have to do is put it in the oven and, bam, home-cooked breakfast without the work first thing in the morning. This was perfect for our Christmas morning and will probably be a weekend favorite as well. The only thing that actually has to be cooked the night before is the ground sausage. You could even take that a step further though. During your meal prep daus, you could scramble sausage to freeze as well, making this recipe that much easier. This recipe is great for building onto as well. You could add onions, peppers, ham, bacon, tomatoes, anything that you would like in an omelet would probably work i...

With the vegan population experiencing steady growth, even the most dedicated meat-eater is succumbing to the occassional "meatless Monday". Global warming and animal cruelty seem to be the two biggest concerns that drive individuals into the arms of the vegan lifestyle. A close third is being vegan for health benefits, especially with the recent WHO report condemning processed and certain red meats. You can read more about that here:   http://alacuisinellc.blogspot.com/2016/11/even-who-seems-scared-to-tell-you-to.html?m=1 Everywhere you look, there are resources, groups, and social media pages devoted to everything vegan. With all of this attention and growing popularity, a vegan butcher shop seemed to be the next evolutionary step. Enter the Herbivorous Butcher. Siblings Aubrey and Kale Walch started their enterprise at the Minneapolis Farmers Market in June 2014. By January 2016, they were able to open their brick and mortar storefront. This trail-blazing e...

It's no secret that Halloween is my favorite holiday. And, I may have been known to go all out for parties...fog machines, strobe lights, horror movies in the background, the whole nine! But, you can have the best atmosphere and if the food is lacking, it makes the whole thing a flop. So without further adieu, here's the recipes that will MAKE your party! Meat Skull Deli meat, barbeque sauce, plastic mold This is a simple set up that packs a punch. I bought a plastic skull form from the Dollar Tree to start. Then take your favorite deli meats and tear than into various sizes. It should be somewhat messy, so no need for perfection. Cover the skull in a layer of barbeque sauce and add a layer of the meat. More sauce, more meat. Continue until you're happy with your skull. Serve with cheese and crackers and you're off the a great start! Jello Shot Worms in Oreo Dirt Jello, Vodka, Oreos To make these, you need a pack of bendy straws. Cut them in half an...