Sometimes I just crave an old-fashioned meal. You know, the kind with real mashed potatoes, gravy and tender pieces of meat. Cottage Pie might be one of the easiest meals to put together. A close cousin to Shepard’s Pie (made with lamb), Cottage Pie is made with tender beef simmered in gravy with bits of … Continue reading
This is a twist on a recipe I found in the Gourmet Cookbook – Lentils and Curried Rice with Fried Onions. It’s delicious – I highly recommend you try it out! Today, however, seemed like the perfect day to experiment with it. I have been craving lentils with sweet potatoes for quite some time. I decided to add … Continue reading
Whenever I’m asked to bring a side dish to a potluck or family gathering – this is almost always what I bring. You can’t beat the combination of potatoes, ham and cheese. It’s easy to make, and even better to eat! You can make this in the oven or slow cooker – it can even be … Continue reading
People either love or hate meatloaf. I think it’s because a good meatloaf is hard to find – so many are dry and flavorless. This is my standard recipe – with the addition of spinach, rice and cheese. You can use any cheese you like – it’s also nice with sautéed mushrooms in place of the spinach. … Continue reading
This recipe comes from a friend of mine – she makes it in the summer with her garden zucchini and tomatoes. You can substitute tomato sauce for the fresh tomatoes if they aren’t in season. The sauce is great over rice, buttered noodles, mashed potatoes, and of course – polenta. I baked my polenta in the oven today, … Continue reading
Growing up, Sunday was always pasta day. My father would start his sauce on Saturday – giving it the day to simmer and develop its flavors. The only thing that ever changed was the type of pasta he served. Sometimes ravioli or cavatelli (my personal favorite) – all made by my grandmother. Other times it was just really good quality boxed … Continue reading
This is also known here in Western PA as “Beer Can Chicken”. It is by far my favorite way to cook chicken on the grill. There isn’t anything better than smoky, spicy, crispy skin and juicy, tender meat underneath. Very yummy! I used to buy a pre-made spice rub….but it costs $4.99 per jar (about 1/2 cup). So my … Continue reading
Today was a busy day spent spring cleaning. Realizing that dinner time was right around the corner I started to panic! Then I remembered that 2 weeks ago I made a double batch of beef enchiladas, 1 for supper and the other went into the deep freeze. I was saved! I really have to … Continue reading
Today I was cleaning out my refrigerator and came across some leftover turkey breast from Easter at my mother-in-law’s. My hubby suggested I make pot pie (it’s his favorite). The great thing about this recipe is that you can substitute just about any vegetable and it works great for both chicken and turkey. A combination … Continue reading
