1 lb. ground beef (or ground chicken, turkey, etc) 1/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice 2/3 cup water 4 bell peppers (any color) 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon basil 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper salt and pepper to taste 1 cup [...]

4 New York strip or rib eye steaks (8 ounces each and 1 1/4 inches thick) 10 garlic gloves 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon pepper In a small bowl, mash garlic with salt to form a paste. Add the oil, lemon juice, [...]

1 lb-to 4 lbs. corned beef brisket 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons cream-style horseradish 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup molasses In a slow cooker, cover corned beef with water. Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours or until tender. Drain corned beef; place on a broiler pan or ovenproof platter. Preheat [...]

1 pound ground chuck 3/4 cup dried bread crumbs 4 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated Spanish onion 1/4 cup finely diced fresh garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Preheat [...]

Today was a nasty day here in New York. It was crazy windy and rainy all day. Needless to say, it was a chili day! So I pulled out my slow cooker and made a great batch of the good stuff! What makes this recipe so special? The homemade bread bowls really seal the deal. [...]

1 lb. sirloin tip steaks or round steaks 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons oil 1/4 cup lemon juice Sauce: 1/3 cup plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic Combine spices and oil and press into meat of [...]