This is a very versatile hand pie recipe; mix and match, so to speak. Unite different veggies, use chicken instead of beef, mix up herbs and seasonings to taste—you’re call! However, this is Jana’s version and the flavors, status quo, are phenomenal! Ingredients: 1 or 2 lbs ground beef 3 scallions, sliced thin 2 carrots,…
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Guest Chef Jana’s Simple Oven Swiss Steak
While growing up, Jana’s mother prepared this delicious, uncomplicated dish frequently for her family and it was always a hit! Carrying on the tradition, Jana adapted the recipe to suit her family’s tastes, and often made it for Sunday dinners for family and guests. Jana fondly remembers this scrumptious, simple dish being her father’s most…
Chili Over Pasta? Cincinnati Skyline Chili & a little history
Growing up in our conventional Italian household, serving this type of sauce over pasta was unheard of–bordering blasphemous! Yet, I can still remember the first time I experienced this incredible, piquant potion poured over pasta—brimming with beans and golden cheeses and spiked with red onions. Heaven! I knew this would soon become a lasting love affair….
Country Ham, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Red Onion & Spinach Frittata
Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelet or crustless quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables, rice or pasta. The word frittata is derived from Italian and roughly translates to “egg-cake” In essence, you can literally add any favorite, savory edibles that you have in your fridge, saute to…
Outback Steakhouse Steak Rub; Popular Copycat Clone Recipe Plus Herb Butter
I call this incredible concoction “Magic Dust” It’s an exceptionally delicious and simple steak rub which tastes like Outback—I think maybe even better! It has the ability to turn a plain steak into a culinary work of art! Rib eye is my choice, but most any marbleized cut will suffice. Also. allow this mystical meat…
Naked Bourbon Brew Burger with Caramelized Onions & Green Peppers–Beef At Its Best
Coffee in my burger? You bet! This caffeine infused burger (trace amounts) with all of the other elements (spices) included in this recipe expose flavors unknown—talk about fusion! I call this one “naked” because it’s served bare and unscathed: Topped only with the mild tastes of caramelized onions and peppers–leave the veggies pure because the…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Jenny’s Excellent “To Die For” 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Beef Roast
For those that know me, I am somewhat pedantic about prepackaged items. Yes, I’m finicky, and a bit of a purist, but I have found some very good and healthy quick to prepare items lately that I’m not ashamed to say that I use; sometimes 😉 With all of the Whole Foods, Trader Joes and…
Watermelon & Basil? Juniper Berries on Fish? Herbs & Spices: What Goes with What? Combinations to Make Your Feasts Flourish
Meat or fish? Check! Veggies? Check! Eggs? Check! Fruit & Rice? Check!! We buy meats and fish that are the freshest of fresh, fruits and vegetables so ripe they are almost falling off of the vine. We have all of the proper ingredients and components for a great meal, but something is just missing. Yes, wise…
The Magical Meatloaf: Spicy Red Pepper Meatloaf with Zesty Brown Sugar Tomato Glaze
What’s magic about this meatloaf? This deliciously slightly spicy meatloaf, kissed with warm spices such as ginger, allspice and cinnamon, will keep them coming back for more and they won’t even know why! It’s my most requested! This little loaf of love wears a brown sugar, ketchup allspice glaze to keep it moist and packed…
I Want One! 2014’s Top Rated Kitchen Gadgets #7 A Personal Favorite! “Good Grips Bladed Meat Tenderizer” by OXO
Who doesn’t want to continuously enjoy the juiciest cuts of meat, yet not pay exceedingly exorbitant prices? In the past I’ve tolerated many a rubbery, tough and dry cut and years ago went on a quest for something to enhance my meat-eating experiences. I’ve been using this simple and very effective tool for years and…
Once Upon a Spice 