I am going on a vacation with my husband in one week and when we are on vacation he is kind of stuck doing whatever I want because I am the one who obsesses, plans and reads the guidebook … Continue reading
Sage Butter Sausage Pasta
Category Archives: Beef
Crock-Pot Pot Roast with Garlic-Thyme Gravy
In my mind pot roasts are All-American family dinners….that I did not experience growing up. So to some extent Kristen should be posting this classic, however years ago I found a version of this recipe in Cuisine Magazine and I am excited … Continue reading
Reuben Sandwich
Reuben sandwiches always remind me of my late grandmother. Every time she took me out to eat in her small town of Burlington, Wisconsin it was, for the most part, to a diner. When I was younger she would without … Continue reading
Homemade Corned Beef
I love corned beef! Maybe it’s because my maiden name is Fogerty and one of my ears is pointy like a leprechaun’s. Maybe I love it because I’m from Chicago and I share the pride of the Irish with … Continue reading
Meatballs – Be an Italian Grandmother Part 2
If you are looking for a meatball recipe that is just a little different and where the raw ones look gorgeous enough to eat, this recipe is it. These meatballs are unique because of the raisins and pine nuts in … Continue reading
Traditional Chili Done Right
We all have our chili recipes and love them for what they are – comfort food. It comforts us when the weather turns cool and damp (at least in the Pacific Northwest). It comforts us when our husbands disappear into … Continue reading
Crock-Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
My childhood was filled with many big Polish family parties where Italian beef sandwiches were served. Why was my Polish family so committed to Italian beef? Best way to serve a large group! The history of the sandwich is that … Continue reading