I wish you could taste how delicious and tender this oxtail dish is! I love it with mashed potatoes, just in case you were wondering. Decades ago, Oxtail was considered a meat for the poor because the butchers always threw it away or gave it to the poor. Today it is a delicacy and expensive for the little bit of […]
Try this delicious Kielbasa, Potato, and Vegetable Casserole recipe that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor using all your favorite spices and herbs. Perfect for your family meals! Spray a 9”x 13” casserole dish with oil. Slice the Kielbasa. Peel the onions then cut into larger than normal pieces. Place the thawed, frozen vegetables on the bottom of the […]
This is a good old fashioned stove top Hearty Beef Stew with potatoes, carrots, onion, green pepper and turnip. We are not fans of turnips, and I don’t like green peppers, so I left them out. Cut the beef into 1” cubes discarding any bone or large pieces of fat. I was told by a butcher never to buy beef […]
While most Shrimp Salad is simply served in a bowl or on a plate, I wanted to pick it up in a piece of lettuce for an appetizer. You can use any type of lettuce but one that is shaped like a cup, such as Classic Butter Lettuce, works best but of course they didn’t have any at the grocery […]
Do not let the name stop you from making this fabulous meal! Made with steak, bacon, wine (or beef broth), garden spaghetti sauce, carrots and onions is what made this as hearty as the name says. Place over noodles or rice for a wonderful meal. To see my step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card click […]
The best Clam Chowder I have ever made, with clams and potatoes in a thick, creamy broth that tastes delicious! If you love clam chowder you will definitely want to try this one. In a blender add clam juice, chicken broth, dry milk and flour. Blend until completely combined with no lumps remaining. Pour into a large saucepan. Simmer, stirring […]
This is a great dish for a holiday meal or any family gathering! This Basic Antipasto Salad is better when it sits so make it up the night before you plan on serving it and it will taste even better! You can add whatever you want to an Antipasto Salad so don’t be afraid to change some of these ingredients […]
Growing up, this was the only way my mom made the stuffing for inside the turkey. Stuffing that didn’t fit in the turkey was put into a casserole dish and baked separately. Golden brown on the outside, moist and tender on the inside. Every Thanksgiving my family wants to eat Stove Top Stuffing with our dinner, not my choice. Now […]
This is one of our favorite skillet meals that I use our garden poblano and jalapeño peppers with. I freeze all the extra peppers and we have this meal all year long. In addition to the ground beef, rice, tomatoes and corn, you can use poblano peppers, jalapeño peppers or whatever your favorite pepper. To see my step by step […]
A hearty and creamy vegetable soup with ham and rice that is a complete meal and perfect with the chill of the autumn air. Made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. In a large pot add the water, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, Adobo seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a […]