Cheeseburger Wellington

Cheeseburger Wellington

Move over Chef Ramsey, this dish has more flavor and a lot less cost than a Beef Wellington. We should probably say Bacon Double Cheeseburger Wellington, but that’s a little long. I was a little skeptical how it would turn out, thinking the puff pastry …

Holubsti – Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls

Holubsti – Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage rolls are a very common dish all over the world, with each country and region having their own version with different fillings. I spent a couple of weeks in Ukraine on an agricultural mission several years ago, and I learned to love their combination …

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu

This delicious dish originates in the French region of Switzerland. The name means “Blue Cord” as in a blue ribbon dish. There is also some German influence here (as Switzerland also has a German region) as it is breaded like a schnitzel. While the original …

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a good old fashioned comfort food recipe like mom used to make. But they are also a dish that has been made for centuries all around the world. In doing some research I found that we make stuffed peppers differently from many …

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie

This Irish classic is a rich and delicious meal all in one dish. Technically, Shepherd’s Pie is made with ground lamb, so if you’re using ground beef (like I do) that’s a Cottage Pie. Even though the ingredient list and the instructions are long, don’t …

Paella

Paella

Often viewed as the national dish of Spain, it is originally from Valencia and takes it’s name from the wide pan it is cooked in. It was originally a lunch time meal for farmers and laborers that they could make anywhere they could build a …

Corned Beef

Corned Beef

Whether it’s for a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner, or to make a Reuben Sandwich, fresh Corned Beef that you make yourself is a delicious way to go. Corned Beef brine is a combination of salts (including curing salt), sugar, vinegar, and savory seasonings.When I …

Baked Ham with Gravy

Baked Ham with Gravy

This is a simple way to prepare a juicy and delicious ham. You can serve this with mashed potatoes and the vegetable of your choice.You can prepare a ham anytime, it doesn’t need to be Christmas or Easter. When we prepare a large ham for …

Western Cheese Steak Sandwich

Western Cheese Steak Sandwich

This is a Western take on the Philadelphia classic. The preperation takes some time but it is well worth the work! I like to use flat iron steaks for this recipe, but skirt steak and flank steak would also work well and really any good …

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole

There are easier versions of this recipe (not that this version is difficult) but you won’t find a better tasting versions. This brings the classic comfort food to the next level with several layers of flavor.