Pasta With Zesty Bolognese
Let me just say that I love to share this recipe with people. Quick Disclaimer: I think my spell check isn’t working… It isn’t my creation, but when people would ask me for a recipe for something quick and easy, I would give them this. When a friend is looking for something…
Non-Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
Mmmm. Shepherd’s Pie. Raise your hand if you know what I am talking about! Growing up, I thought if it was a one pot meal and covered with a layer of mashed potatoes, ya got yourself a Shepherd’s Pie. And that is partly true. But I believe that it also has to…
Five Minute Meatloaf
While working on our kitchen yesterday, it became apparent that it was one of those evenings that needed music. The kids were running around and playing with trucks while I was scraping old wallpaper glue off the walls and looking for places that the previous owners had patched, never sanded, and painted over. My husband…
Filet Au Poivre & New Years Day
Filet Au Poivre, Fettuccine with Spinach Alfredo, and Cherry Tomatoes. That was our dinner last night. And my husband is still raving about it. I really didn’t think that the meal was going to be that impressive. I make some version of Alfredo at least once a month and good beef is on the…
Tator-Tot Hotdish: A True Minnesota Tradition
There are many things that define a region or state. With Colorado, its the Rockies. Maine makes me think of lobsters. The west coast brings to mind visions of Hollywood. Iowa? Well…nothing comes to mind when I think of Iowa. *smile* And while people always ask me if Minnesota really IS the land…