My dad makes a killer meatloaf. When he pulls it out of the oven it’s not swimming in oil nor is it dehydrated and crusty like decade-old fruitcake. Rather, it’s a perfectly juicy blend of meat and spices glistening with a glaze of his secret tomato sauce. I left home after graduating from high school and have never been able to find a recipe that came anywhere close to my dad’s famous meatloaf. Boston Market’s meatloaf is quite tasty, as is the version served at The Machine Shed, but they don’t include all of the extras my dad puts in … Continue reading →

It’s a pain having some sort of allergy and being unable to find recipes to suit you. Recently Angela asked for dairy free casseroles. Okay, so one isn’t a casserole here, but they are both dairy free recipes that are simple to make and of course they’re gluten free. As always, if you don’t have gluten free problem then substitute plain flour for the rice flour. Skewered Beef Ingredients 1 small onion diced 2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 teaspoons turmeric 1 pound beef thinly sliced 1 punnet … Continue reading →

Growing up, Saturday was always steak night at our house. Rarely did my parents ever serve steak on any other night. There were a couple reasons for it being that way: First, my dad worked long hours during the week and the weekend was the only time he could fire up the grill and cook steaks for our large family. The other reason had to do with the fact that steak is not cheap. Purchasing eight steaks more than once a month was simply not in the budget. So, one Saturday per month we splurged, and each of us got … Continue reading →

Steak and potatoes are a family favorite around my home, but the duo gets a makeover during the holiday season. Take a look: SIMPLE STEAK AU POIVRE Ingredients: 2 beef tenderloin steaks (8 to 12 ounces each) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt 1/4 cup beef stock 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley Directions: Coarsely grind peppercorns by placing them in a Ziploc bag and using a rolling pin. Spread crushed pepper on a plate. Sprinkle steaks with salt and then coat them on both sides with pepper. … Continue reading →

Meat is big at our home around the holidays. Whereas I am a huge proponent of twice weekly meatless meals, when Christmas and New Year’s roll around I give into temptation and pull out my favorite red meat recipes. The following dishes are perfect for large groups. If you are planning to host a holiday party, you might consider adding these recipes to your menu. Not only are they simple to make, but they also hearty enough to satisfy the meat lovers at your table. SPICY SLOW COOKER POT ROAST Ingredients: 3 to 5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast 2 … Continue reading →

My mother’s meatloaf is to die for. However, after eating it for more than three decades I recently decided to try a new version of the dinnertime classic. If you are looking to add some pizzazz to your next Meatloaf Night, then consider the following tantalizing recipes. The Steak Meatloaf is hearty and rich, and when you serve it with a healthy helping of Dill Potatoes you get a taste combination that can’t be beat. STEAK MEATLOAF Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 2 eggs 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 cup very thinly cut steak (filet … Continue reading →