I love Meat Loaf. It was one of my favorite meals when I was a child; and still is as an adult.. The day you make it, the Meat Loaf is hot and moist and perfect with mashed potatoes. The next day the meat has chilled and consolidated. It’s perfect […]
Pot Roast with Beer and Vegetables is an oldie but goodie. One day, I discovered that I had several bottles of beer in the fridge leftover from one of my children’s gatherings. I wondered what would happen if I added the beer to the meat. I put the meat in […]
If you are looking for a celebratory meal, try this Roast Veal with Rosemary and Thyme. As I begin to braise it, my kitchen is filled with the most amazing aroma from the fresh herbs and garlic. The onions and peppers add to the flavor of the veal; and also […]
These Deviled Hamburgers are flavored with horseradish, mustard, ketchup and Worcestershire (fish free) sauce. Often, I prefer to replace the bun with a grilled Portobello mushroom. Top the Deviled Hamburgers with sliced tomato (or salsa) and guacamole. Baked sweet potato fries complete this wonderful meal.
Beef Stew made with fresh carrots, celery, pearl onions and new potatoes is the ultimate in satisfying, warming comfort food. The aroma of rosemary permeates the air as the stew is simmering. Add to that, you’ve got your meat, vegetables and potatoes all in one pot. That’s definitely a win! […]
Every butcher I have ever used calls a different cut of meat-London Broil. In general, it is a long flat piece of meat that can be seasoned and cooked quickly. I like to keep a few in my freezer for last minute dinner guests. I find each piece serves three […]
As any barbecue expert will tell you, this recipe for Barbecued Pot Roast is not authentic barbecue. That being said, the sauce and meat together provide you with delicious, tender meat and wonderful mock barbecue flavor. Cooking the meat low and slow in the sauce produces the best results. All […]
This recipe for Stuffed Cabbage is the essence of food memory for me. The aroma and taste bring back my Grandparents, Margaret-the lady who made it for them and Annie Mae- the lady who made it for my parents, myself and my brother. When I was a toddler, Grandma Jeannie […]
Short Ribs in Orange-Hoisin Sauce is an example of how tender and flavorful meat becomes when cooked low and slow. The meat just falls of the bones.The combined flavors of orange, ginger and hoisin sauce are powerful enough to fully permeate the meat in this slow cooking method. I recommend […]
Rack of Lamb with Pesto is so delicious, I can’t even properly describe it. Of course, I make a Dairy-Free Pesto to coat the lamb. Whether you make the Pesto with sunflower seeds or pignoli nuts, it’s the garlic, basil and nutritional yeast that provide the enormous flavor. I add […]