Gaye made a chili recipe, recently, that was a version of her grandfather’s recipe. He was a firefighter and cook at the Waco Fire Department. Since we don’t care about the regular Thanksgiving meal fare, it was perfect for us, on the holiday. I gave it my spin, but couldn’t decide whether to serve it…
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Lamb Stew
It’s rainy and cool, and now we’re hungry for some hearty comfort food. This is a deliciously perfect dish for fall. If you don’t like lamb, use beef or pork. PrintLamb Stew Ingredients2-3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 lamb shanks Salt and pepper All purpose flour 1 small onion, chopped 4 large garlic cloves,…
Osso Buco (Slow Cooker)
One of my favorite Italian braises. I’ve used veal shanks, beef shanks, turkey legs (or drumettes), and it’s always delicious. If you use turkey legs, have the butcher slice them to look like shanks and use only the thicker parts (the rest use for broth). For this recipe, I found some great lamb shanks, so…
Gnawchos
OK, it’s my word for the nachos I make, for me. Although, many would say, “That’s not a nacho.” I maintain that it is, and additionally it’s simple, fast, easy, and absolutely delicious and satisfying. I get the mouth texture and richness I want, with 2 or 3 ingredients – no beans, no sour cream…
Let’s Talk Meatloaf
There were a couple of things I wanted to try with meatloaf. I’m used to using really lean meat, and for this one I used deer and lamb. Regardless, of what lean meat you choose, it’s fat that carries flavor, so you have to add it, when the meat is lean. For the one I…