Green Garlic Meatballs
One of my favorite spring garden treats is young, tender green garlic. I always pull up some of it to enjoy – I add it to rubs, sauces, salads and more. Green garlic has a more mild taste than mature garlic and can be used …
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Drunken Round Steak
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m on a real comfort food kick lately and this weekend was no exception. We’re getting bombarded with snow right now, so what better way to spend time inside than cooking up a warm and comforting dish of round steak and …
Braised Arm or Blade Roast with Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
If you’ve followed my site for a while then you know how much I love braising and oven roasting things, especially in the winter. Seriously, who doesn’t love a great pot roast recipe? This year, we joined my parents in going in on a side …
Stuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage Rolls
Most “stuffed” recipes can, admittedly, be a bit time-consuming. From dumplings to ravioli to…well…cabbage rolls, stuffing things takes a bit of extra time and effort. This recipe is no exception. BUT, like it and so many other stuffed recipes, it is well, well, worth it. Behold….classic sweet …
Asian Style Steak and Veggie Rolls
I had steak and vegetable rolls similar to this many moons ago and finally decided to make them myself. The steak is sliced thin, pounded thinner, then marinated and stuffed with barely-cooked veggies that add a flavorful, nutritional punch. These work as an appetizer or a …
The Ultimate Basic Marinade
This is a marinade that has served me well time and time again. It’s great on beef, pork, salmon, tuna, and even lamb chops. It’s a great starter marinade recipe, which you can customize to your tastes or recipe if desired. Easy Versatile Marinade Recipe 1/2 …
Primitive Basics – How to Make Homemade Beef Marrow Stock
There is really nothing so darkly primitive and luscious as roasted beef marrow bones. Add in some vegetables and cloves of garlic and the beauty and fragrance is simply divine. I’ve made homemade stock for many, many moons because I don’t like things to go …