It’s comfort food – Chili & Taters Cassarole

I tried something new the other day and came out with a really tasty chili casserole. It wasn’t all that hard to make and is a nice variation from regular chili – which we love anyway. The next time I make this, I might put a layer of Fritos corn chips...
Steak Sandwiches with Homemade Au Jus

Steak Sandwiches with Homemade Au Jus

This summer, while we were on vacation with friends in that lovely little house in Key West, we all took turns cooking dinner. One day, we had a LOT of leftover sirloin…so we decided to make sandwiches from it. Luke, one of our friends, insisted that we must...
Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup

With fall approaching in so many places (we’re even supposed to get a cool front here in South Florida — which for us means a low of 68 and a high of 84), I have been missing the seasons just a bit. Although when I walk outside and see a glorious sunset or think about...
Osso Bucco alla Milanese

Osso Bucco alla Milanese

Osso bucco (aka ossobuchi or occobuco) is a Milanese specialty of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth. The first time Stefan made it for me was a little over a year ago and I was instantly in love with it. I’m very blessed to have a...