Italian Meatballs

Description Baked meatballs seasoned with oregano and garlic, simmered in spaghetti sauce. Ingredients 3 pounds lean ground beef 5 tablespoons ground oregano 5 tablespoons dried parsley, crushed 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs 3 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce Prep Time: 1 hr … Read more

Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties

Description I make these pasties about once a month for my family and extended family. I weigh my ingredients for accuracy and flavor. Ingredients 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shortening 1 ¼ cups ice water 1 teaspoon salt 5 ½ cups thinly sliced potatoes 2 carrots, shredded 1 onions ½ cup diced rutabaga 1 ½ pounds lean … Read more

Vaca Frita (Pan-Fried Beef)

Description This is one of my favorite Cuban foods. It reminds me of the countryside. I like this with black bean soup and rice and either platanos maduros (fried ripe plantains) or tostones (fried pressed plantains). You could also serve with black beans and rice cooked together. A spicy Cabernet Sauvignon would go well with … Read more

Easy Ground Turkey Lo Mein

Description This lo mein can be on the table in no time and is packed with flavor without having to use those fancy sauces. The excess liquid will be soaked up by the noodles. Top with sriracha sauce to taste (optional). Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package dried lo mein noodles 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, … Read more

Chicken Fajita Bowl

Description Low-carb chicken fajita bowl with cauliflower rice. Ingredients cooking spray 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste ⅓ large sweet onion, sliced ⅓ green bell pepper, sliced ⅓ red bell pepper, sliced ⅓ yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and … Read more

Pancit Sotanghon

Description The recipe of this Filipino pancit sotanghon was made from leftovers of boiled chicken and vegetables. [Originally submitted to Allrecipes.asia] Ingredients 1 cup dried wood ear mushrooms (tenga ng daga) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped ½ teaspoon achiote powder 1 ¾ cups chopped cooked chicken 2 teaspoons soy … Read more

Russian Baked Beef

Description This recipe is very forgiving – you can use tender or tougher cuts of beef. Nice dinner with potatoes and green salad. Ingredients 1 (2 pound) beef tenderloin salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 onions, sliced 1 ½ cups grated mature Cheddar cheese 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Prep Time: 15 mins … Read more

Russian Sour Cream Cake

Description This easy Russian cake is made with only 3 ingredients and then filled with a delicious cream made of sour cream, sugar, and lemon juice. Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 ¾ cups sour cream 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice (Optional) Instructions … Read more

Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas

Description This is something I put together one night when I was trying to use up some random ingredients I had on hand. Came out really ‘company good’. Soooo not good for a diet though. Makes a large pan. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas, or more to … Read more

Barley Risotto Primavera

Description Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this risotto uses barley instead of rice for an extra nutritional punch. This is a hearty and filling meat-free alternative to the usual skillet meals. Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 carrots, diced 1 zucchini, diced 3 small yellow squash, diced 4 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable … Read more