When I think of Hawaiian flavors, quite a few things come to mind: the Dole Pineapple Plantation’s insanely delicious pineapple ice cream, tuna poke, fresh fish, and home-cooked meals at Katie’s Kaneohe Bay home. When I came across the original recipe for these meatballs in the Penzeys Spice Catalog, I […]
Ever since having meatloaf at my friend Katie’s house this summer, I have a new love and appreciation for meatloaf. Despite my Mom’s amazing abilities in the kitchen, I was never a fan of her meatloaf growing up. Maybe this change of meatloaf perspective can be attributed to the Hawaiian […]
Meatballs are one of the greatest foods in the world. Not only are they a perfect bite of delicious protein, but there are so many variations of meat and seasonings that the possibilities are endless! Keftedes is a Greek fried meatball that is typically made with bread crumbs, onion and […]
Beef Burgundy is a delicious dish that normally takes several hours to make. Originating in French cuisine, it was considered a peasant dish, so the slow cooking process in wine helped to tenderize a cut of meat that would not have achieved tenderness any other way. I have used beef […]
Moussaka is a traditional Greek casserole that I would classify to be more in the lasagna category. It is traditionally made with eggplant, potato, beef, and a creamy bechamel sauce made with butter, milk, flour, and egg yolks. There are probably as many variations on this recipe as there are […]
I did not know Hungary’s national dish was beef goulash until I came across the recipe in pages that I had torn out of a Cooking Light magazine and placed in one of my recipe binders. As I’ve said before, I am on a mission to pick through the many […]
Chili is one of those foods that I love with and without beans, red or white. I can’t help but check the soup section of the menu anytime we go out to eat. I will most likely order it, perhaps without the cheese. I love spices, I love soup, I […]
