Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
This is a classic combination of meat and vegetable. Cooked in a rich sauce and served over rice it makes for both a delicious and a nutritious meal.
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Tamale Pie
Note that this recipe is on the Casseroles & Southern pages, but not the Mexican page. This dish has it’s origin in Texas in the very early 1900’s, but it’s not something you would find in Mexico or in a Mexican restaurant.This recipe is another …
Parmigiano Reggiano
This is the real stuff, made under strict specifications in Italy. It will have the authentic name tattooed on the rind along with a batch number. The cheese in the green can is pretty good too, but this is much better. It has a nutty …
Chicken Fricassee
This is the Creole version of the famous French dish. It’s a delicious, creamy and filling meal. It will take a while to prep and cook, but it can feed a large group or make for lots of leftovers for future meals. This dish is …
Skillet Dinner
Here’s another easy and delicious meal to cook while camping. It’s the same idea as a sheet pan meal in the oven, with everything going in one skillet.
Green Beans with Bacon
This is an easy and delicious way to serve up fresh green beans. While it’s commonly said that bacon makes anything better, this combination is exceptionally good.
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 …
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Here is an easy way to make this classic and delicious meal. The original recipe called for canned soups, but I choose to make this with a roux and beef stock. Don’t let the ingredient list intimidate you – it looks long but that is …
Steak Salad
When I’m camping by myself (which I do quite a bit for work) this is one of my favorite meals. This is very easy to make and is really delicious. You can mix it up with different meats and different salad dressings. This is for …
Green Bean Casserole
This holiday classic recipe comes together quickly and easily. It’s often a family favorite at holiday dinners. This is based on the classic French’s recipe, with a few tweaks of my own.