Meatballs in Mushroom Cream Sauce

Meatballs in Mushroom Cream Sauce

Looking for comfort food? After a trying week last week, I certainly was. It is almost as if the weather gods knew it too because they made yesterday the perfect day to enjoy some stick to your ribs, make your tummy smile food. And that is exactly what this dish is. Just imagine, beef and [...]

Creamy Steak and Mushroom Soup

Creamy Steak and Mushroom Soup

I know what some of you may be thinking, Des it is summer why on earth are you sharing a soup recipe with us? I have a perfectly good explanation: summer weather in the Pacific Northwest can just plain suck sometimes.

Spicy Pepper Steak

Spicy Pepper Steak

I know, I know two spicy dishes in one week. But I just could not let the 4th of July pass by without sharing this recipe with you. While most of the recipes that I have shared this week have been present at our family functions, this one in particular is one that I can [...]

Guacamole Bacon Cheeseburger

Guacamole Bacon Cheeseburger

Yesterday I posted my list of 4th of July Recipes however, I have a few more that I plan on sharing with you this week. First and foremost, I realized that my list did not include the all mighty burger, which will probably be present at many 4th of July parties this week. But I [...]

Roasted Garlic and Mozzarella Meatballs with Tomato-Basil Marinara

Roasted Garlic and Mozzarella Meatballs with Tomato-Basil Marinara

If there was ever a meal that included all of my favorite things, this would definitely be it. Imagine for a moment, a mixture of ground beef and sausage rolled into tender meatballs with hints of roasted garlic and melted mozzarella cheese. Now if that is not enough, imagine these same tender cheesy, garlicky meatballs [...]

Marinated Beef and Veggie Skewers

Marinated Beef and Veggie Skewers

Whether you call them skewers or shish-kabobs, food on a stick is always a popular summer time food. They are easy to assemble, cook and eat.  You can pretty much put anything on a skewer, grill it and I will devour it. For this recipe I marinated some tender top sirloin in a mixture of [...]