Ricotta Meatloaf
This really could be called a three cheese meatloaf having ricotta, mozzarella and Parmigiano, however, the ricotta is such a key ingredient to this meatloaf’s texture and flavor that it deserves the starring role in the title. It is important to…
Chili Hash
If you all thought I was the Biscotti Queen, well you are also looking at the Leftover Queen! I love leftovers! A frig filled with post party foods is like an artist’s palette of inspiration for me. I love to…
Reuben Quesadilla with homemade thousand islands dressing
I’m all about classic recipes but sometimes I like to change things up a bit. Especially when I have a lot of leftovers and don’t want to keep repeating the same thing. I always start with the corned beef dinner,…
Eggplant Lasagna
I’m sure I’m not the only one constantly inspired by food I see or hear about. As soon as someone mentions a new restaurant, or had an interesting dish or something deliciously sinful, I’m instantly interested. I want to know every detail so that I can…
Italian Beef Stew
Beef stew was not my favorite dish when I was a child. I clearly remember not being very happy when it was stew night! I honestly can’t think of any other dish she made that I didn’t like except this. …
London Broil with Red Wine Marinade
A London broil is really a method of preparation rather than a specific cut of beef; however butchers will specifically label certain cuts, like top round, as London broil. And the name is further misleading as the method really doesn’t…
Picadillo
Last year around this time, my BFF Ayesha came for a visit and we headed down to Key West for a weekend getaway. Even though I live in Florida, these getaways within my own state still feel like a vacation. …
Corned Beef Hash
There may be only two or three people in my home on a daily basis, but I always seem to cook for a crowd! Anyone stopping in can always find a meal or two ready to go and my son…
1770 House Meatloaf
I saw Ina Garten make this meatloaf awhile back and made a mental note to try it out. It was tagged the Best Meatloaf I Ever Had, so obviously I had to test this out for myself! I liked that…
Standing Rib Roast
We celebrated our first Christmas in Florida this year. We have traveled up to Ohio every holiday season to be with our family, face the chilling cold and see the snow fall so pretty from inside the warmth of my…