If there’s one dish that brings pure joy to a steak lover, it’s a perfectly cooked medium-rare steak. There's something magical about that tender, juicy center with a beautifully seared crust on the outside. Whether you're treating yourself after a long day or...
All too often people leave the romance for Valentine’s Day. It’s the one day that people focus on doing something special and romantic. Instead of waiting for that day, why not try to have a romantic dinner at home on occasion? The beauty of it lies in the personal...
Southern Spaghetti Sauce is our favorite comfort-food pasta sauce, whether with fresh tomatoes or canned. Make a big batch tonight.
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 have...
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...
Words can barely express how much we love these ribs. No seriously. We make them about once every two weeks. Ok, I won’t lie. Sometimes every week. They are deliriously good. And I mean really delirious because that is how you will feel when you finally get to sit...
Since our move to SW Florida, we’ve been noticing a major change in our interests when it comes to food. While we still love throwing a steak on the grill, the excitement and challenge to outdo ourselves each weekend with exciting meals isn’t really always there. Some...
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...
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On Monday, I shared with you one of our favorite new recipes for beer roasted chicken in a clay pot. And I mentioned that we’ve really been getting creative with the leftovers and having some fun when it comes to cooking. This is one of those recipes. So if you’ve...
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