This Mongolian Beef Udon is a lovely, comforting dish full of saucy goodness, fresh, crunchy cabbage, and bean sprouts. Mongolian Beef Udon Beef and Marinade 1 pound stir fry beef 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil Place the beef and all the marinade ingredients in a […]
Chuck Roast With Vegetables and Gravy is a classic must-know dish that will never disappoint. Chuck Roast With Vegetables and Gravy Preheat oven to 275°F. 6 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil 3-5 chuck roast Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 1 large yellow onion, quartered 32-48 ounces beef, vegetable, mushroom, or chicken broth (or water) 2 […]
Baked Meatballs are delightful on spaghetti, in red wine mushroom gravy, or on a meatball sub sandwich. Baked Meatballs This recipe makes about 35 balls. If you prefer your balls in pairs, you can make 36. Preheat oven to 350°F. 3/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vinegar 5 eggs 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 cup […]
A Polish Sandwich is an easy to make but packs a lot of flavor. Rye, Polish sausage, sauerkraut, mustard, & pickles. What’s not to love? Polish Sandwich Makes 2 sandwiches. 4 slices of Jewish (or dark) rye bread 4 tablespoons butter 8 slices swiss cheese 2 large polish sausages or 1 beef smoked sausage, sliced […]
Steakhouse Pizza Steakhouse Pizza Pizza Dough 3/4 cup warm water (no hotter than 110°F degrees) 2 teaspoons yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups flour Place water & yeast in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes until it gets a little bubbly to activate […]
Vegetable Beef With Barley Soup Vegetable Beef With Barley Soup Preheat oven to 325°F. 2 pounds beef chuck roast, excess fat removed and cut into 1-inch pieces Sea salt Pepper 1/4 cup olive or grapeseed oil 1 yellow onion, diced 32 ounces beef broth 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced 10 cloves fresh garlic, […]
Stuffed Poblano Peppers are so colorful and filled with flavor… literally. Hot, comforting peppers topped with fresh cold, zesty pico de gallo. Stuffed Poblano Peppers Serves 3-6 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. 6 poblano peppers 8 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil, divided 29 ounces chicken, vegetable, or beef broth 15.5 ounce black beans 1 medium […]
In this How to Cook a Chuck Roast video, you’ll learn how to roast a melt-in-your-mouth, fork-tender pot roast. Be sure to save the juices, too, for they will make a dreamy gravy. How to Cook a Chuck Roast Preheat oven to 325°F. 3 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil 3-pound boneless chuck roast Sea salt […]
How to Make Sloppy Joes. This classic hot mess is as beautiful as it is tasty! Make this family favorite for your next game night. You won’t be disappointed. How to Make Sloppy Joes 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, chicken, or turkey About 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/2 sweet onion, […]
How to Cook Beef Back Ribs Preheat oven to 300°F. Trimming the Fat Use a knife to carefully remove as much of the silver skin and fat off the underside fo the ribs. You don’t have to cut the silver skin or the rest of the fat off the underside of the ribs, but it […]
How to Make Beef Stroganoff This beef stroganoff is made fancy with beef tenderloin but can also be made with your favorite beef cut. Learn how to cook a tenderloin and how to make gravy with a flour roux. For a more casual version of this dish, you can certainly substitute the tenderloin for […]
Layered Taco Dip is one of the easiest dishes to make for family game night or the perfect party food. Either way, everyone wins! This time I put it on a round platter for a different look. Super fun. Layered Taco Dip Beautiful romaine lettuce leaves (optional but pretty if you are making the dip […]
How to Make a Perfect Burger. Pre-formed frozen hamburger patties are handy for a large crowd; but, they will never make a perfect burger. Here are my tips on how to make a perfect burger. How to Make a Perfect Burger Makes six burgers. 1 recipe Hamburger Buns 1/2 cup butter 1 pound bacon 3 […]
The meatloaf sandwich. She’s savory. She’s sweet. She’s tender. And this one is oh-so-saucy. Meatloaf Sandwich 1 recipe Meatloaf 1 recipe Meatloaf Glaze 1 loaf of French bread, cut into thick slices 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 red onion, thinly sliced (optional) Lettuce (optional) Leftover glaze […]
Open Face Steakhouse Grilled Cheese 6 slices sourdough bread 6-8 tablespoons butter 6 slices mozzarella cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil 1 pound flank steak Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 6-8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup steak sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 […]
Baja Fresh Burger With Garden Veggie Relish. You’ll love the confetti on this burger. The Garden Veggie Relish is everything. Well, and the two kinds of spicy cheese. And the zesty Southwest Rub. And, well, I digress, you are gonna love this sassy burger. Baja Fresh Burger With Fresh Veggie Relish 16 ounces ground hamburger […]
I love Owen Wilson, Jackie Chan, and Shanghai Steak & Asparagus. When Shanghai Noon came out way back in 2000, it didn’t matter how many action adventures I had ignored for decades. It was time to see one again. And then Shanghai Knights. The best. And now another great adventure, Shanghai Steak & Asparagus. You […]
Authentic Pho Soup. I’m about to show you the pho-shizzle pho-sure. I mean, this recipe is pho-nomenal. You will keep this one handy pho-ever. Un-pho-gettable. Pho-real. No pho-king chicken broth here. I’m other words, this authentic Pho Soup is the real deal, baby. You will need cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve to drain your broth, […]
Today we’re cookin’ a Louisiana Jambalaya recipe or rice the dirty way. The way they do it in the south, baby. No shame and no beads shall be rewarded. Like many things, this recipe actually goes faster than you’d think and is pretty fun and comforting. Louisiana Jambalaya Just leave out all meat and fish […]
How to Cook Prime Rib with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy. This post could easily be entitled “How to Make Guests Happy” for this is what a great prime rib roast dinner does. With the holidays coming up, perhaps eating prime rib would be a lovely way to celebrate. How to Cook Prime Rib with Red […]
Cheesy Beef and Bean Burritos. Our pre-fourth of July weather has settled in this week. Sunshine doesn’t normally commit in Seattle until July 5th. After that, summer is perfect. But, for now, it is burrito weather. And that ain’t half bad. Things are looking brighter this week, though. I’m convinced it’s because I made a simmer-all-day […]
How to Make Bolognese Sauce Once you accomplish the initial steps, it’s all about the simmer. Hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day so you had to know their sauce would take at least four hours to make. You have not tried spaghetti sauce until you’ve had rich, meaty Bolognese sauce. I promise you will […]
I’m going to be honest with you. I’m not a huge fan of eating mushrooms – it’s a texture thing. But, you absolutely cannot beat the flavor they add to dishes… especially saucy ones. If you can relate, please promise me you will chop some ‘shrooms up real fine and use them. I promise in return you […]
Ground Turkey Tamales With Enchilada Sauce. Tamale. Tamale. I love ya’ tamale. Only, you know, today is tamale. And tamale is today. Oh, who am I tryin’ to kid? I love tamales today. And every day. And tomorrow. And you will too… especially making them at home. Ground Turkey Tamales With Enchilada Sauce Prep Soak […]
Meat Roll With Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy. Dear Vegetarians and Vegans, Please avert your eyes for we are about to embark upon the meatiest recipe I’ve ever made. I’m sorry. Love, Deanna And all the men said, “Meat and meat and meat and meat and potatoes? Amen.” Meat Roll With Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy Preheat […]
I introduce to you the longest route to a Reuben sandwich… but you can call her Ruby. A Reuben sandwich can be very simple. When made traditionally, it is a lovely stack of dark rye bread, corned beef, thousand island dressing, mustard, and sauerkraut. As you can see, I have broken a few rules and […]
How to Cook Corned Beef. Corned beef is incredibly easy to make. This post is simply to advertise the fact that everyone can feel confident that they can make it. You’re welcome, corned beef industry. You’re welcome. How to Cook Corned Beef Preheat oven to 325°F. One 2.5 pound corned beef One seasoning packet that […]
If you could use a little zip and zing in your life, I have the gift of Santa Fe Burgers for you. She is spicy and zesty. She is sauce-y and sweet. She doesn’t care about long walks on the beach or sunsets. She wants to party and sit by the grill with an electric […]
This Balsamic Red Onion and Sausage Tart is guest approved. It is savory with a touch of sweetness. It is the Balsamic Red Onion and Sausage Tart… With Fresh Herbs and Le Gruyère Cheese Perfectly Melted On Top. But, you know, I had to stop the name somewhere. Balsamic Red Onion and Sausage Tart Makes […]
Fajita Pizza is the best of Italy & the best of Mexico all in one dinner. Fajita Pizza 1 recipe pizza dough 1 1/2 cups Mexican crema 2 cups jack & white cheddar cheese, grated 1 recipe Fajita chicken (below) 1 recipe Pico de Gallo Salsa 1 can black olives, sliced (optional) 1 bunch fresh […]
Meatballs with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy. What does one do after a television appearance? I suppose one writes about meatballs. One can never go wrong with meatballs. Well, unless, you know, one is feeding vegans or something like that. Gruyère Filled Meatballs with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy Preheat oven to 350°F. Gruyère Filled Meatballs 3/4 […]
How to Cook Steak Today, we shall learn to cook a steak inside. We shall make it with butter. And wine. And butter. How to Cook Steak Makes four servings. Preheat oven to 425°F. 4 filet mignon steaks Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup butter 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced […]
It’s a snow day here in the Seattle area & that calls for homemade Spaghetti Sauce. I’m thinking about hopping onto a sled later. Or maybe I’ll just write about food. Or maybe I’ll open the B&B for snacks & coffee to the people waiting on the side of the freeway for Snoqualmie Pass to […]
Tater Tot Casserole. Once upon a time, there was a little girl who adored church potlucks. She really couldn’t decide which she loved best, hugs from snuggly grandmas, or their comforting dishes that sat upon the potluck table. One dish always stood out in the crowd, okay, maybe two. The first was blackberry crumble bars. […]
There’s just something about meals like these Individual Chicken Cottage Pies that are served in single servings that make one feel special. These individual buttery, sage chicken pies are a cozy treat that your family will appreciate after a long day of being lost in the crowds. Individual Chicken Cottage Pies With Sage 3 tablespoons […]
Lasagna With White Wine Sauce is the perfect cozy dinner for a cold night. Lasagna With White Wine Sauce Makes 10-12 servings. Preheat oven to 375°F. 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 pound country sausage Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 1 pound ground turkey, ground chicken, or 80% or leaner ground […]
Mini Corn Dogs. Hello, my name is Deanna and I own a deep fryer. There, I said it. Truth be told, I try not to get too carried away with grease dipped goods but football season is the time. Let’s make some cutie mini corn dogs! Mini Corn Dogs Makes 70 mini corn dogs. Preheat […]
Parmesan meatloaf is just the answer. the only thing that warms the soul on a cold, stormy evening is comfort food and family. It’s easy to make and is even more flavorful the next day, making it the perfect meatloaf sandwich. Parmesan Meatloaf Makes about 6 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2 1/2 pounds ground beef, […]
Baked Chimichangas. Many years ago I worked for a bank. I did not fit in. Every night when the tellers went to their adding machines, my skin would crawl as they clicked away. I was not a good balancer. I am detailed about artsy-fartsy things and relationships but not so much in others. Lord knows […]
Taco Quiche. Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was dragged to brunch. Brunch was scary for the little girl because it meant two things. One, it meant that two meal opportunities were condensed down to one meal opportunity. This was not a good thing for the little foodie blogger in the […]
I’ve learned from studying Julia’s show and her different cookbooks there are a few different versions of her Boeuf Bourguignon. The size of the beef cuts varies, the cooking time, carrots or no carrots; but, no matter what, I promise it will turn out amazing. My version is close to the original but updated. I’ve […]
