It should come as no surprise that I like shopping for gifts for friends that enjoy cooking. Usually I like to give a combination gift, such as a pizza cookbook with a pizza pan, a Chinese cookbook with jars of ginger and oyster sauce, and a grilling cookbook with a vegetable grill basket.
When I [...]
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Ground Meat Goulash
Beef Goulash Soup
Even though its name might be synonymous with “clean out the refrigerator,” goulash is actually a stew that originated in Hungary. There are many variations of this dish, but most start with beef, onions, vegetables, and spices and are served over noodles. However you make it, goulash is a satisfying and [...]
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Classic Pot Roast
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Pot Roast
Many of us grew up with pot roast as a favorite Sunday dinner. Although the flavor and heartiness of pot roast cannot be denied, there often was an additional reason for serving it: Slow cooking a chuck roast is a great way to turn an inexpensive piece of meat into [...]
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When I first started cooking, I followed each and every recipe to the letter. I made sure that I had the exact ingredients, even if that meant going to three different stores until I had everything just right.
But after I got the hang of things, I started to get a feel for what [...]
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Skillet Chicken and Rice
Skillet Ham with Cabbage and Potatoes
Skillet Spaghetti
Skillet meals are good for busy days because most don’t take a lot of time to prepare or cook. But beyond the ease, cooking all parts of the meal together in one pan allows those flavors to combine. This helps make an ordinary dish a little [...]
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Fajita Marinade
Fajita Vegetables
Fajitas had a humble beginning as a way to marinate and grill tougher cuts of meat. Although restaurant menus commonly offer choices ranging from chicken to shrimp, steak remains the traditional version. Whichever meat you choose to use, be sure to marinate it and serve it with all the traditional fajita accompaniments.
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Slow-Cooker Swiss Steak
Baked Swiss Steak for Two
Sometimes the most affordable steaks also are the least tender. But with the right cooking method, even lean cuts like round steak can become tender enough to cut with a fork. Swiss steak recipes use the braising method by taking browned round steak and cooking it slowly in a [...]
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Slow-Cooker Sausage and Barley Soup
Barley Burger Stew
Chicken Barley Soup
Barley is a versatile grain that often is overlooked. While barley is a wonderful ingredient in side dishes and salads, it really shines in comforting soups and stews by acting as a thickener while adding a rich flavor and chewy texture.
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Slow-Cooker Sausage and [...]
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Slow cooking on the stove, in the oven, or in a slow cooker is great way to tenderize less expensive cuts of meat. Besides making moist and delicious meats, many pot roast recipes leave behind a rich liquid that’s good for making gravy.
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Dutch Oven Pot Roast
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 pounds [...]
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Fast food doesn’t always have to involve a drive-thru. With the right recipes, you can make meals from healthier ingredients and get them on the table quickly.
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15-Minute Asian-Style Skillet Dinner
1/2 pound beef cube steaks, cut into strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2-1/2 [...]
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