Roasted Beef Heart Chili
One of the first meals that Tucker every cooked for his newly found city girl, that would be me, was roasted beef heart chili. It was a recipe that his dad has passed down to him. A recipe that was…
Homemade Lasagna: It is as Easy or as Hard as You Choose
I was always under the impression that you needed to devote an ENTIRE day of your life to making a tray (or 2 - one to put in the freezer for a treat in the future) of lasagna. After all,…
Don’t Be Afraid of Cooking with Charcoal: The Perfect Local Burger
Nothing screams spring and summer like a grilled burger. Grilling the perfect burger is easier than you think, but can go south with a couple of silly mistakes. Follow my simple steps and enjoy the perfect burger all year long.…
An Easy Beef and Pasta Soup
I thought I would share an easy and hearty soup recipe since we are finally experiencing winter. Growing up my dad always made Pasta Fazool which is the inspiration for this recipe. I change it to fit my family and…
Stuffed Peppers
Hot peppers include cayenne, jalapeno, and habanero. Peppers make a great addition to cold salads, sandwiches, stir fries, roasts, soups, and casseroles. Larger varieties can be stuffed with rice and ground beef. Remove stem and seeds, stuff cavity with meat…
Best Outdoor Steaks
1-2 TBSP. Coarse Salt 1-2 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper 1-2 Cloves Garlic, Minced The amount of seasoning you will use will vary based on the size of your steak. If it is close to one pound, use less. If it…
Beef in Stout
2 Lbs. Stew Meat – Chuck, Boiling Beef, Brisket, Or Shanks ½ Lb. Bacon Or Ham 2-3 Cooking Onions, Peeled And Sliced Dusting Of Flour (Optional) 1-2 Bottles Stout Or Porter 1 Qt. Of Stock Or Water 2 Bay Leaves…
Moussaka Cottage Pie
4 TBSP. Butter Or Olive Oil 2 Medium Onions, Diced 3 Or More Large Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cloves 2 Pounds Grassfed Ground Beef 2 Cups Chopped Tomatoes Or Canned Crushed Tomatoes 1/3 Cup…
Barbecue Braised Short Ribs
My standard formula for braising is two caramelized onions, some garlic and herbs, bone broth, and some kind of acidic liquid. Short ribs will benefit from the brine described in the recipe section, as the salt will help to draw…