Meaty Red Sauce for Italian Recipes
This meaty pasta sauce recipe has come to be my husband's FAVORITE red sauce. It's become my favorite as well. Each time I make it, I innocently think I've made enough to make two full meals. The flavors that come out of this sauce reach down to our inner child and make us ask "Please sir, may I have some more?" Sadly, we will eat up so much at dinner that there is just enough for a light... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Grilled Boneless Pork Chops from Sloans Creek Farm
INCREDIBLE FLAVOR! & the BEST grilled photo I've ever taken. Let's take a moment to drool together, shall we? Pork chops are not all created equal. Until now, I've never been a big fan. That's because I was buying them from the grocery store and not straight from the farm. I found these while shopping the Sulphur Springs Farmers' Market and bought them from Sloans Creek Farm. Go to their... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Campers Casserole
Campers Casserole is simple to bring together and I could totally imagine it being cooked in a dutch-oven over a campfire. Since I was home, I used my trusty casserole dish. You may want to salt & pepper this dish to your taste. My husband and son enjoyed this dinner with ketchup on top. It was very filling and I enjoyed trying this new recipe. But I'll be honest, it needed an extra... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Sausage & Bean Stew
A NEW WINNER WITH THE FAMILY, Sausage and Bean Stew got raving reviews! Family demands it to be in our monthly rotations of family favorites. Use your favorite sausage for this stew, spicy or mild, either will work. Since I have young ones, I went with a mild pork sausage. HERE'S ALL THERE'S TO IT 1 pound sausage, cut in 1/2-inch slices 1 tablespoon oil or bacon dripping 1 medium onion, chopped 2... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Lean Beef and Vegetable Casserole
I introduced this layered casserole to my family last night. It was a simple casserole recipe to bring together. And I liked that it called for everyday pantry items. Once out of the oven, the aroma of beef, tomatoes and potato reminded us of meatloaf. We all had the natural urge to squeeze a little ketchup over our plates. My 9-year old son and husband went back for seconds, if that means anything... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Coffee-Cardamom Brisket Rub
INCREDIBLE FLAVOR! "Oh I've never felt love like this before, opened my eyes! No, I never felt-love-like-this-befor-or-or-ore." CONFESSION: I've never GRILLED a brisket. I've never done anything with a brisket, except eat it. I don't normally get fancy with the spices, or venture into the unusual recipes. Not because I'm scared, only because I have loved ones who set my culinary boundaries. However,... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
I'll bet you've never eaten a Tex-Mex Sloppy Joe before? Me either. It's pretty good! The kids didn't know what to think of this sandwich at first. After I made them, I mean, I asked them to try it, they were pleasantly surprised. My picky eater wasn't crazy about the tomatoes, but I knew that would happen. The slice of Monterey Jack cheese really makes it for the kiddos. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1/2... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Totally Simple Beef Stew Provencale
When you want a hearty meal for the beef lovers in your family, this is sure to please them. It takes a little time to get it to the table, but this is NOT a complicated meal to prepare. I don't normally cook with wine or alcohol. Honestly, the two times I've attempted to cook with wine, the meal turned out disastrous. I know now what I was doing wrong and I have it SPOT ON in this Beef Stew... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Quick and Easy Meatloaf Muffins
These easy meatloaf muffins took less time to bake in the oven than the traditional method of baking in a loaf pan or cast iron skillet. I had a kitchen assistant to help me bring this meal together. You may notice a sweet 5 year old in the background. Maggie was very serious and actually, very helpful. She surprised me with all that she could handle. HERE'S ALL IT TAKE TO MAKE THIS MEAL 1.5... More...
By Jill | 23 comments | Full Recipe...Homecooked Burgers and Happy Meals
Even if you don't own an outdoor grill, don't let it stop you from having a good burger. I made up a great tasting batch of burgers using a grill pan and a heavy cast iron skillet. The burger shown above had a chunk of goat cheese in the center...ooh baby was it GOOD! HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO DO 1 pound of lean ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Baked Ham
Baked hams are not just for special occasions. Of course, it seems we can always get them at a better price around the holidays. I love a good sale, one that makes me want to stock up. Oooo, the word "Clearance" really makes me stop what I'm doing. Have you ever been in a Target and tried NOT to glance over or peruse their $1 corner? It's like the ultimate test of self control for shopping gladiators;... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Rich & Meaty Lasagna
If you have a real butcher shop in your town, I HIGHLY recommend that you buy from them. Ever since my friend shared her batch of fresh, ground beef with me, I have been amazed at the difference in flavor compared to the meat at the large chain grocer. My son, Max, asked me to make a lasagna dinner just like Garfield the cat eats. Last week was his birthday week, so I made his favorite meals for... More...
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