Whether you've had moussaka before or this is a first time experience, you're going to LOVE this moussaka recipe with it's incredible depth of flavor and luxuriously creamy bechamel sauce topping! Sun-kissed white stone buildings juxtaposed against a sea of sapphire … Continue reading →
Spanish Rice
My mom is a phenomenal cook. Growing up she would regularly make dishes from all around the world and it's no wonder I've acquired the same passion for international cuisine. She would make authentic dishes from various regions of the world and then incorporate those … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni (Hamburger Helper Copycat)
This homemade cheeseburger macaroni is made with whole, clean ingredients, tastes better than the boxed stuff and is ready in 20 minutes! Sometimes it's those simple comforts that hit the spot best. I grew up in health-conscious home where things like Hamburger … Continue reading →
Spicy Chipotle Chili with Hominy
Chili makes for some of the best comfort food, don't you think? That rich velvety red sauce laden with beef and beans and a multitude of spices including a bucket of chili powder, then topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and anything else your hungry … Continue reading →
Curried Pumpkin & Coconut Meatballs
Here is a fun medley of flavors: Beef, pumpkin, curry, raisins, mango chutney and coconut. Formed into meatballs, fried and simmered in a luscious and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your tummy and soul! Halloween is coming up in just a few days and our … Continue reading →
Pressure Canner Chili Con Carne
I've been canning for several years, but only using the water-bath method. So that means I've mostly been making jams, relishes, chutneys, pickles, salsas and other high-acidic foods that are safe for water-bath canning. For most other things you have to have a pressure … Continue reading →
Chili In A Pumpkin
Growing up my mom would make some fabulous meals inside of pumpkins during the Autumn season. It was always fun to lift off the lid and scoop the food out along with some of that beautiful orange pumpkin flesh. I've adopted the tradition in my own family and this year … Continue reading →
Stuffed Mexican Cornbread
Here's the perfect dish to take on your next family picnic or potluck! … Continue reading →
Polenta Lasagna
Polenta Pasticciata con Ragu di Carne, a dish from the Campania region of southern Italy. This is a polenta casserole with a typical Italian ragu di carne. Polenta is made of coarse yellow cornmeal slowly cooked in water or stock until the desired consistency is met. While … Continue reading →
Mexican Meatballs with Roasted Garlic, Chipotle & Tomatillo Sauce
Mexican Meatballs. Spur of the moment creation. I had some thawed ground beef in the fridge and some tomatillos that needed to be used and from that combination the idea was inspired. I grabbed some white onions (the most common onion used in Mexican cooking), a can of … Continue reading →
Italian Ragu di Carne (Beef Ragu)
Italian ragu is different from American-Italian spaghetti sauce, which tends to be more soupier and doesn't have as many vegetables. There are many variations of Ragu di Carne, but mine consists of ground beef, sausage, bacon, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, chopped Roma … Continue reading →
Darn Good Chili
It’s hard to find good chili. And that’s an understatement. I can’t tell you how many potlucks and church socials I’ve been to where, sample after sample, I’ve come away anywhere from unsatisfied to honest-to-goodness grossed out. Can you relate? Too sweet, too spicy … Continue reading →