Pi Day is this coming Saturday. I love making some sweet pies for us to eat on that day. But it is fun to spread the pie love throughout the day. Try a quiche for breakfast or brunch. Pizza "pie" for lunch or dinner. Or a pot pie. Make it a party - even with… Continue reading Cast Iron Skillet Beef Pot Pie
Do you have recipe pet peeves? If you do, I'd love to hear them in the comments. I have a few. I don't love when something is listed in a smaller unit of measurement than necessary (don't say 4 tablespoons, say ¼ cup, for example). I prefer when something says the whole amount need in… Continue reading Beef and Spinach Enchiladas
The holiday season is upon us. We are all very busy and stressed. Easy dinners are the order of the day, yes? These oven baked tacos are a win on that score. They can be put on the table in about 30 minutes and are delicious. And there isn't a big mess afterwards. I hope… Continue reading Oven Baked Tacos
At my house, it is beginning to warm up and feel like spring and summer might actually happen. I spent so much time at the park yesterday that I got my first "tan" line of the year. But Mother Nature is tricky. Every year this happens, and then every year there is a random snow… Continue reading Italian Braised Beef over Polenta
It's a snow day at my house. Well, as snowy as Tulsa gets, which is more ice than snow at this point. But snow days make me think of living back in Chicago, where cold and snow are the norm. In Chicago, my husband and I loved to go eat in Greektown. Greek food is… Continue reading Quick Pastitsio
I once heard someone say, "I could be a vegetarian except for the occasional order of chicken fingers." I think I would modify that statement for steak, but possibly beef in general. Don't get me wrong, I love vegetarian dishes (as the significant number on this site will attest) as well as chicken, pork, and… Continue reading Gyros
Having never been to Philadelphia, I can't vouch for the authenticity of these sandwiches. But I can tell you they are delicious. Even better, they are easy and fun to make. My husband always helps me make these, because he thinks slicing the meat is pretty neat. I usually buy whole-wheat hoagie rolls for these sandwiches.… Continue reading Philly Cheesesteaks
Q: My cholesterol is a little high but my doctor isn't too worried yet. We're eating some vegetarian meals several times a week now. We were wondering if pork is any better than beef, comparatively speaking? A: Thank you so much for the question. It is great that you are being proactive about your… Continue reading Q&A: Meat and cholesterol
