Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew (Bourguignon)
Loaded with carrots, turnips, green beans & mushrooms, in a rich beef stock, Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew makes a complete meal. Just add whole grain bread. It was years ago…
Read moreRosemary Rubbed Sirloin Steak
One of the things I like about blogging is some of the fun & educational things you get to do. About a month ago I attended a blog meets beef…
Read moreSteak with Chimichurri Sauce & a Tour
Have you seen the cute youtube video about the boy who was planning to go to a broccoli farm? His parents thought they’d surprise him with a trip to the…
Read moreThai Beef Salad
The holidays are fun! Fancy cookies, colorful pies, glorious desserts! Stop me before I bake again! Yes, I think it’s time for a salad. Something like this super easy, tasty…
Read moreSalisbury Steak and Cooking with Mom
I learned something new last week. It’s always fun to cook with Mom–even when you are all grown up (and then some!). A couple weeks ago, we had three generations…
Read moreSteak Fondue with Mustard Caper Sauce
Valentine’s day is coming up. Wouldn’t steak fondue be nice for a romantic holiday dinner? Waaaay back, I always wanted to go out for Valentine’s Day. Then baby #1 came…
Read moreClassic Beef Stroganoff–Winter Comfort Food
Is winter the season for comfort food? When temperatures drop to hand-numbing depths or swing up and down so you are never sure what to pysch up for, yes, it’s (seriously,…
Read moreSloppy Chuck Sandwiches—All Natural & Easy!
Everyone can use a little help in the kitchen. In a pinch, even a home cook like me may resort to those little packets of various–food-helper mix. But every time…
Read moreOld Fashioned Stuffed Peppers (Better Than Mom’s)
The first frost hit southeastern Wisconsin last week. I really can’t complain. The rest of the state, unprotected by Lake Michigan, lost tender crops much earlier. As a last farewell…
Read moreBeating the Heat: Pot Roast From an Improvised Summer Kitchen
This summer is one for the record books. With extremes of heat and drought across the country, the living is anything but easy. I am happy to be living in Wisconsin…
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