If you’re looking for a meatless meal that’s quick and easy to prepare, and is darn right delicious, look no further! This hearty sandwich is served “open faced”, but if you like a full sandwich, just toast another slice of bread and top it off! I generally use albacore tuna, but regular tuna works just […]
Dinner
Chicken Puttanesca
If you like lip smacking good chicken, you’ve got to give this recipe a try. Normally I would not eat an anchovy, but through the years I have found that this hairy little fish packs a punch when blended with other ingredients. I have made this dish several times. The first time I didn’t have […]
Picadillo
Picadillo, a dish found in central Mexico, is traditionally served on flour tortillas. This dish reminds me of tacos with potatoes. But, it’s much more versatile, as you can make a dough and use this meat mixture as an Empanada. In addition, if you should have any leftovers, you can make breakfast burritos in the […]
Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
Being born and raised in Chicago, I’ve become accustomed to deep dish pizza. Then I moved up north and couldn’t find anything that remotely resembled the deep dish pizza I craved. While watching “The Kitchen” on television, one of my favorite chefs, Jeff Mauro, made a classic, Chicago style pizza. A few days later, I […]
Pasta E Piselli
On a recent quest in search for something different to serve for dinner, I came across this recipe in a Rachael Ray magazine. It looked appetizing so I thought I’d give it a try. I cut the recipe in half because there’s just two of us, and there were leftovers. So I would venture to […]
Braised Nuggets of Beef
What could be more satisfying than tender nuggets of beef, drenched in a rich, thick gravy, served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes? I recently came across a package of beef stew meat that needed to be cooked up, but I didn’t want stew or goulash. So, I visited one of my favorite recipe sites […]
Italian Sausage, Peppers & Potato Bake
Looking for an economical meal that’s savory, hardy and downright delicious? This recipe is sure to deliver. It’s quick and easy and so very flavorful. I recently was rummaging through one of my favorite recipe sites and came across this gem. Thanks to Beccabo73 for sharing her recipe. I tweaked it just a tad to […]
Smokin’ Hot Turkey Chili
Spunky, spicy, smokey, meaty chili bursting with the flavors of a plethora of peppers. Top if with grated cheddar, chopped onions or my favorite…bacon crumbles ! Serve it with a big wedge of corn bread of a slice of warm beer bread, slathered with butter. A word of caution…have a glass of milk ready to […]
Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy
There’s nothing that warms the heart more than a good old Southern dish known as Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy. Don’t let the name fool ya! There’s no chicken in this dish. You take some cube steaks, bread it with flour, buttermilk, egg and some seasonings and roll it in breadcrumbs. Then you fry it…just […]
Beefy Vegetable Soup
Nothing’s better than a hot bowl of soup, chock full of veggies and chunks of beefy goodness. This recipe was given to me by my youngest brother, who lives in a warm climate. His recipe calls for fresh veggies, which are available in his part of the country year round…no so in my neck of […]