So tender and flavorful.  This requires about three to four hours in the oven.  Serve as an absolutely fabulous Sunday dinner with friends or family.  Potatoes on the side is a good match.  Please try this recipe, you will love it! 4-5 lb. beef brisket 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper 3 Tbsp. olive oil (extra virgin is best) 3-4 carrots, peeled and [...]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you and your loved ones eat well from my version of the Irish classic. Put the Celtic Women CD or perhaps the soundtrack from The Brothers McMullen in your disc player while you prepare this. Remember, if you don’t care for the cabbage, just skip that step. Enjoy! 2 [...]

Ahhhh. Meatloaf. What better comfort food that serves up delicous sandwiches the next day? This is my kicked-up version of the Lipton Soup Mix recipe you find on their boxes. 1 Envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix 1 3/4 lbs. ground beef 3/4 cup Italian seasonsed dry bread crumbs 2 Eggs 3/4 cup milk [...]

These meatballs are delicious when served over egg noodles or with mashed potatoes. True comfort food. 1 lb. ground chuck 1 lb. ground pork (or 2 lbs. ground chuck) 1 small onion, peeled & diced 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs Beef stock as needed – canned is fine 1 tsp. minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt [...]

Good, old-fashioned meatloaf with a twist, of course. Slightly cooking some veggies before adding them. 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 green pepper, diced 1/2 red pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 2 eggs 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 [...]

I have tried so many different recipes and ways of making meatballs. I added sausage, I played around with different spices and the “keep it simple” way is still the best way to go. These are outstanding. Please try to use the best ground beef you can get. It does make a difference. 1-1/2 lbs. [...]

These burgers were just something tossed together as a “let’s see how this will work” kinda thing. I had no idea that they’d become so juicy and delicious. If you like cheeseburgers then add sliced sharp cheddar because it’s so much better than American and less salty. P.S. Don’t let the list of spices fool [...]

Shepherd’s Pie seems to be from both English and Irish and eaten around St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t care what time of year it is, this is a perfect dish to make on a bleary, rainy day. But don’t let that stop you, we have 15 inches of snow where I live, and it’s delicious then, [...]

Talk about moist! Even if you don’t like mushrooms don’t be concerned, they “disappear” into the burger but add such flavoring, you won’t believe you’re eating mushrooms. 2 lbs. ground chuck 1 cup flavored breadcrumbs 3/4 cup beef broth 1 small (4oz) can mushrooms, drained & diced small 2 tsp. onion salt 1 tsp. dry [...]

This is no exaggeration. Once you try this you’ll be hooked. Make for company or holidays or just a leisurely weekend meal. If you’re lucky you may even have leftovers. 5 lb. beef bottom round roast 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. [...]