Meatloaf is one of those ‘take me back to mamma‘ comfort foods. Tonight I added a little Italian to it for pizzaz and zest. I used a mild Italian salami, but a spicy salami would be good too. Continue reading
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Dijon Marinated Sirloin
Saturday night steak night! With all guys in the house (except me!) steak is on the menu more often than it should be…This sirloin was scored in a crisscross fashion then allowed to marinate for at least 30 minutes…the scoring allows the marinade to fully penetrate the entire sirloin. After a quick grilling the beef is tender and flavorful…Enjoy! Continue reading
Cheese-Studded Meatloaf
The smell of this Cheese-Studded Meatloaf draws everyone into the kitchen. I rarely make meatloaf but when I do this is the only one! The topping is tangy-sweet and this meatloaf is great served with mashed potatoes or makes delicious lunchtime meatloaf sandwiches. ENJOY! Continue reading
Baked Steak with Onion Sherry Gravy
Beef and gravy…. serve it with a pile of mashed potatoes and comfort just says, Hello. If you have a meat and potatoes fella, than he’s gonna love you for this dish. Tender to a fault and the gravy is rich in flavor. Continue reading
Garlic-Herb Delmonico Steaks & Caramelized Pear Salad
Date Night! Instead of going out, put the kiddos to bed (mine are all gone for the evening!), and heat up the grill for a special ‘Night In’!! I bought these Delmonico steaks at the Amish Market and seasoned them with the perfect blend of seasonings. Raf fired up the grill and had them ready in no time. Meanwhile I prepared a delicious caramelized pear & pecan salad with feta and mixed salad greens. Simple but very very flavorful. ENJOY!! Continue reading
Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Cream Sauce
When my dad comes to dinner, whatever I make better have a sauce. My dad is all about the sauce. So when I make Filet Mignon for my family, I make a sauce on the side. I like a good sauce with my steak. My husband on the other hand likes his filet well seasoned, but straight up… no fuss. So I guess this one’s for you Dad… Continue reading
Osso Buco
Sunday Dinner…my favorite time of the week. This is the day when we all sit down together and enjoy a delicious meal. Sometimes it’s elaborate and sometimes it’s simple; but I love the process…a glass of red wine in hand, the chopping, stirring, roasting, baking…the mouthwatering aromas of whatever is cooking on the stove or in the oven…the kids and hubby popping their heads into the kitchen asking “when is it going to be done??” I love Sundays…
Sunday Dinner today was Osso Buco…tender veal shanks braised in a tasty broth until tender and almost falling apart…served atop creamy mashed potatoes…I special ordered the veal shanks on Wednesday from my local butcher and picked them up this morning…They are well worth the wait! Hope you enjoy this meal as much as we did! Continue reading
Texan Steak & Zucchini Fritters
It may still be chilly but a warm steak meal can keep the chill outside! Seasoning your steak with spices adds so much flavor you don’t even need a steak sauce for this one…round out the meal with some delicious zucchini fritters (your kids will love these I promise!) and your favorite potato or rice. Continue reading








