I’ve been craving chili; warm, spicy, chili that is filling to the belly and soul. I think I found this chili. This recipe is a warm and full of bold flavors reminiscent of it’s Macedonian and Mediterranean roots. The true Cincinnati chili recipe requires that the sauce is more watery than I made here, but…
Tag: Beef
Montana Inspired Dinner: Standing Rib Roast with Madeira Sauce and Herbed Yorkshire Puddings (from Cooking Light)
Kevin and I were going to go to Yellowstone National Park in Montana with a couple of friends and the group wanted to meet before our trip to finalize our plans. Kevin and I decided to host a dinner at our place and ,putting my foot in my mouth, at the last minute I said that…
“Family Favorite Frito Taco Pie”- A Take On My Childhood Favorite!
Another summer pool party, another appetizer to make! This time I wanted to make something that I had as a kid when my aunt would force her boyfriend to take my sister and I to the public pool in Oklahoma City. We would swim for a bit or jump off the diving boards even though I didn’t…
Tex-Mex Salisbury Steak (from America’s Test Kitchen)
Honestly, I have never made Salisbury steak before and I didn’t know what to expect, I was delightfully surprised! This is not your grade-school teddy bear shaped Salisbury steak nor your frozen dinner Salisbury steak covered in a salty flavorless sauce of yore, this version has a bounty of wonderful flavors with an added kick…
Super Bowl Pulled Beef Brisket with Beer
It is the greatest compliment when a friend requests a repeat of a meal that you’ve cooked before and this was the case for Super Bowl XLVIII. This was a nice change in place of wings or burgers. The first time I made this was when we were invited to a raft up and I suggested…
Rotini and Meatballs
If you have never made homemade meatballs in marina sauce, you should definitely give it a try, you will be pleased with the results! This meal is hearty and brings back memories of making spaghetti for my parents whenever they craved something American to eat. This is a recipe from Cooking Light that I adjusted…
Slow Cooker Roasted Red Pepper and Bean Chili
Winter makes me want three things: soups, stews, and chili! Ok, chili is technically a stew, but some would argue that it could stand on its own as a type of culinary perfection. I love this recipe because you can just put the ingredients in the slow cooker, set it, go to work, and come…
Picadillo-Style Sheperd’s Pie with Chipotle Mashed Potatoes (from Weight Watcher’s)
This is a pleasant twist on sheperd’s pie with the sweet and savory flavors of picadillo in place of regular beef. I like picadillo and I like sheperd’s pie, so when I stumbled upon this recipe that brought both together, I HAD to try it! The result was delicious and the aromas floating through the…
Chili Rubbed Tenderloin with Spanish Peppers & Potatoes (from Weight Watchers)
I was excited to try this recipe out because it allowed me to use my re-seasoned cast iron skillet that we bought at an antique store for the first time!! You don’t have to use a cast iron skillet for this recipe, but I just used it as an excuse. This recipe is so easy,…
Crock Pot Meatloaf with Mashed Roasted Roots
1 1/2 pound extra Lean ground beef 1/4 C finely chopped onion 1/2 C seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4 C finely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 C ketchup 2 TBSP prepared mustard 1/2 tsp garlic minced 1 tsp diced oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg, beaten cooking spray 2 TBSP…
Scraping The Bowl 