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...
    Succulent Barbecue Ribs in the Oven

    Succulent Barbecue Ribs in the Oven

     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...

    Sloppy joes. Slop-, sloppy joes.

    Growing up, I can remember a few evenings when we “made it a Manwich night” and how quick, easy and good it was. Over here in Germany, you’re definitely not going to get your hands on a can of Manwich…but quite honestly, I wouldn’t want...
    Simple & Delicious Crab Cakes Recipe

    Simple & Delicious Crab Cakes Recipe

    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...
    Risotto Milanese recipe – Creamy rice done right

    Risotto Milanese recipe – Creamy rice done right

    A few weeks ago, I shared with you what I consider to be one of my favorite Italian comfort foods, that also is known to be a bit complicated to make — Osso Buco. The usual side dish which accompanies it (besides a strong Italian red wine) is Risotto Milanese. And...