All the goodness of a French dip sandwich and a bowl of French onion soup are combined in these easy-to-make roast beef sliders.  Caramelized onions and gooey provolone make these little gems irresistible.  Dipped in a cup of warm au jus these little sandwiches will …

cabbage rolls Tender leaves of cabbage wrapped around a filling of seasoned ground beef, sausage, and rice simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth create this old-world favorite. Hearty and delicious, cabbage rolls to me are simply some of home cooking at its best. …

Tender pieces of steak are complemented by the tantalizing flavor of mushrooms in this flaky-crusted savory pie. Fresh thyme and asparagus add to the rich earthy goodness of this dish. Simmered in ale and beef stock, the mushrooms take on an incredibly deep woodsy flavor …

The recent cool evening temperatures have inspired me to prepare one of my favorite rustic-style foods from the French countryside. Pieces of beef, slowly simmered in an aromatic mix of beef stock, burgundy wine, carrots, pearl onions, and mushrooms create the legendary stew we know as …

The other night I was in the mood for something a bit different for dinner. How about a burger? Now for many of you the sound of a burger probably sounds fairly routine, but at our house we don’t have them very often, so it …

Slices of beef tossed in a tangy sauce, topped with a napa cabbage slaw create this tantalizing collision of spicy and cool. A virtual explosion of flavors, this bun full of beefy goodness is a great way to offer something a bit different at your next backyard …

Nothing compares to the flavor of a slow cooked chuck roast. The tender beefy taste of a well prepared chunk of beef is something that meat-lovers dreams are made of. Most likely because we have all been served many more dry, tough slices of pot …

It is not very often that we have steak at our house, so when we do it is a real treat.  Anymore I find that I would rather have a good cut less often than to pay ten dollars a pound for some thin sliced, …

Sometimes nothing satisfies the taste buds better than a burger. Quick and easy, this grilled wonder is a favorite of mine to prepare. Topped with a combination of whatever happens to be in the fridge, I can always create a version that is sure to …

St Patrick’s Day, the one and only day of the year that everyone who isn’t Irish, pretends to be. But why? I don’t think that the Irish are a protected class and somehow have better lives than the rest of us, or that the “Luck …

Nothing evokes the thought of home cooking and comfort food more than that of a diner, the place where you find classic meals just like Mom used to make. It’s hard to describe the delight felt upon finding one’s favorite dish hand written on a …

In Argentina it is called an Empanada, in Poland a Pierogi, the Cornish call it a Pasty, while the Australians refer to it as a Meat Pie.  Originating in Russia in the 1800’s the Pirozhki spread to Germany  and become the Bierock.  This sandwich was primarily used …