I first made this dish several years ago for a ladies' night I was hosting at my house. Instantly a hit, I knew I'd be adding it to my list of favorite easy meals. Adding (or not adding) the meat at the very end makes it vegetarian friendly. There is a lot of dumping from jars … [Read more...] about Wish I Was There Mediterranean Pasta
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Leftovers Redone: Steak and Cheese, Please!
A Philly cheesesteak isn't something to mess with, so we didn't. Instead, we created our own variety of steak sandwich, topped off with a mound of fresh grilled vegetables and a simple chipotle mayo for a bit of kick. It is the combination we keep coming back to. The … [Read more...] about Leftovers Redone: Steak and Cheese, Please!
Build-Your-Own Burritos, Steak Style
There is a place in my heart that is occupied by a Chipotle burrito (or a bol). It's a large place on account of the size factor, so it's hard to miss. In fact, I don't know that there are many days I would turn down a Chipotle burrito if it were offered to me. The appeal of … [Read more...] about Build-Your-Own Burritos, Steak Style
Italian Sausage and Peppers – Charred to Perfection
When a man works all day he wants to find some meat on his plate when he sits down for the evening meal (is it dinner or supper?). With certain meals the meat can be hard to find, for instance, pasta. Sure you can use a "meat sauce" but I'm usually back in the kitchen a few … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage and Peppers – Charred to Perfection
Make-Ahead Meals: Stuffed Manicotti
We made it! We're on the shores of Gichigami, enjoying the 14 inches of snow that were dumped here this week. Kola Nut was thoroughly impressed by the deer grazing outside our front door. And outside our back door? It's Lac-Supérieur itself, greeting me home. How I missed … [Read more...] about Make-Ahead Meals: Stuffed Manicotti
