Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

Famous to many in the military as S.O.S, this was one of my favorite meals growing up. The creamy sauce is a subtle yet rich counter-point to the salty beef. I’ll be sharing the recipe made with dried beef, but you can also use this 

Sausage & Cabbage Skillet

Sausage & Cabbage Skillet

This is a another great combination of sausage and cabbage. I prefer sliced sausage for this recipe, and it’s very quick and easy to make.

Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties

It seems odd, but I never had these until I moved to Iowa. The local cafe’ would have them for a lunch special and I found they were really delicious. They are also very easy to make, don’t let the long ingredient list scare you 

Lemonade

Lemonade

The refreshing combination of sweet and sour. You can make this with fresh lemons, or use the lemon juice in the green bottle (I’ve done it both ways and they both taste great). The fresh lemons will give you the pulp which some people really 

Teriyaki Skewers

Teriyaki Skewers

These skewers are easy to make and delicious to eat. They are a favorite of ours when we go camping. Serve them on a plate of rice for a complete meal.

Mandarin Chicken

Mandarin Chicken

This is the simpler version of this popular Asian dish, otherwise known as Orange Chicken. Sweet, salty and a little spicy, it is often a favorite with kids.

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast

This was apparently a big thing on the food blogs a few years ago. I missed it then, but found it just a little while ago. Some of the ingredients may raise the healthy eyebrow, but it is easy to make, and it is delicious. 

Steak Pizzaiola

Steak Pizzaiola

If you ever watched the TV show “Everybody Loves Raymond” you’ll remember that this was Ray’s favorite dish. This recipe brings the lush and juicy flavors of pizza together with the bold and substantial flavor of a beef steak.

Pesto

Pesto

Pesto is another great way to add Italian flavor to pasta without using tomato sauce. This can make a great side dish for steaks and chops. Growing your own basil is a big help – the pesto will taste fresher, it costs far less than 

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

If you would like some Italian flavor without the red sauce, give this a try. It’s a little like breakfast Italian style with eggs and pancetta (Italian bacon). The legend is that this is a meal coal miners made at work taking eggs and pancetta