Chile Colorado with Sweet Potato Polenta Cakes
I try not to cook on Friday and Saturday night. After a week of working and cooking I feel the need for a break. The boys usually have plans that don’t involve their parents anyway so most of the...
View ArticleBarbecue Style Braised Short Ribs
Short ribs are good for the soul. As soon as the weather begins to change from summer to fall it’s time for a dish like this. You will love the simplicity of this recipe. Once you get it going, you can...
View ArticleBeef Stroganoff
I’ve always loved beef stroganoff. It’s a dish I’ve made since I first moved out on my own, armed with my Betty Crocker’s Cookbook and not much else. That old recipe called for ground beef which...
View ArticleGuinness Beef Stew
If you feel like doing something besides corned beef for St Patrick’s Day this year, have I got something for you! I came across this Cooking Light recipe and thought I’d give it a whirl to satisfy a...
View ArticleGuinness Corned Beef
Even though I mixed things up a bit this year by making an incredibly delicious Guinness Beef Stew, it just wouldn’t seem like St. Patrick’s Day without corned beef. Many years ago I discovered the...
View ArticleLinda’s Chicken La Maison
I recently had the opportunity to stand idly by with camera in hand and watch my sister and her husband cook dinner. I’ve found that this is one of my favorite things to do, standing idly by while...
View ArticleItalian Sausage and Barley Stew
I’m squeezing in one more warm and cozy dish before moving into spring. It may be April but we’re still having soup and stew weather here and there. I don’t care what the calendar says, I love to cook...
View ArticleSkillet Braised Pork Chops
Braising is the best method around to ensure your pork chops will be fork-tender and delicious. After a quick sear, they are cooked low and slow in a super flavorful liquid to create an incredibly...
View ArticleInstant Pot Pot Roast
Incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast in about an hour is possible with the help of your Instant Pot and a few tips and tricks. This Instant Pot Pot Roast recipe with carrots and potatoes and...
View ArticleSmoky Chili Braised Beef (Carne Guisada)
Bite-sized chunks of beef are rendered fork-tender after cooking low and slow in a richly seasoned sauce. This Smoky Chili Braised Beef, also known as Carne Guisada, is a flavorful, satisfying meal...
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