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Monday Meatloaf
Growing up meant Meatloaf on Mondays. I had not made it in years, but am taking a healthier attitude this year in what I eat, which means eat less processed food, and stop picking up junk at a drive-through on the way home.
I don’t know why Meatloaf gets a bum rap, as it is considered a staple in most American homes. May not be elegant, certainly isn’t gourmet, but it has great texture, a ton of flavor and is easy on the wallet. One thing it doesn’t have? Great looks. (more…)
Beef Stroganoff – Russian comfort food?
I don’t know if the Russians consider Beef Stroganoff comfort food or not, but in my house, it sure is. Although the recipe originated in St. Petersburg in the 19th century, it became popular throughout Europe in the early 20th century and landed in American cookbooks mid-1930s. Because red meat was rationed during WWII in the 1940s, this recipe was considered a “gourmet” dish served by those who had money. Legend has it that the recipe was named after Count Alexander Stroganov. His chef created this dish since the Count had lost all his teeth and could no longer chew steak. He then submitted his new recipe in a culinary competition and won first prize in 1891. But wait……there is a recipe (more…)
And the winner is…
I was trying to pickup groceries last-minute so I could get home in time to watch the Oscars this evening, one of the two award shows I watch each year (the Tony Awards being the other.) I wanted to make something quick and easy so as not to miss any part of the show and YET….it snowed today. Not a lot and only for about 30 minutes, which means the snow stuck to the trees and grass, but not the roads. But the few days it snows here
