A week or so ago, we tried the goulash at one of our favorite restaurants, a diner called Lucy’s Diner. It was divine and we decided to make trying to replicate Lucy’s goulash recipe as our next recipe project. We failed to replicate the recipe but what we made was distinct in its own way … Read More
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Tri-Tip-the perfect cut of beef for all seasons
When my husband was a kid growing up in California, it was popular to get a “tri-tip,” which is a cut of beef from the bottom sirloin. When he moved away from California, he searched high and low for tri-tip in local grocery stores to no avail. A few months ago, he happened to be … Read More
Jamie’s Enchiladas (beef, cheese, olive enchiladas)
Anyone who knows me on Facebook probably realizes by now that our family loves enchiladas. I started making them nearly 10 years ago and have customized the recipe to fit changing tastes, health situations and general preferences. I blogged my enchilada recipe in 2010 but it’s changed enough and is requested enough that I … Read More
Baked ziti recipe (the really easy version!)
I recently discovered a love for baked ziti after one of our favorite restaurants started serving it as a special about once a week. It’s simple, really. A baked casserole with penne pasta, sauce, meat and cheese. We were craving Italian-type food this weekend and wanted the house to be warm and smell good so … Read More