Steak roll

Steak roll

Long day at the office? Not happy with your neighbors? Don’t fret! Pull out your meat mallet and take a few whacks at some meat. This is basically a meat roll-up, so think of some creative things to fill it with and try all sorts of variations. 2 beef round steaks, 1...
Smoky brisket without the smoker

Smoky brisket without the smoker

Before I met Charles, I did not have an outdoor grill, or a smoker for that matter. Life was very sad in that regard. Which meant getting a bit creative: indoor grill pans that invariably set off my smoke detector, and every now and then using a wee bit of liquid...
Pot roast

Pot roast

I can’t remember the first time I decided to make a pot roast. I think it had something to do with wanting to use my big old Le Creuset pot. What I do remember is getting this dish tossed into the oven, leaving the house for a few hours, and coming home to this...
South of the border stuffed acorn squash

South of the border stuffed acorn squash

There are so many great things about this recipe. For one, stuffing with the turkey adds a pack of protein to each of these, so essentially you are creating a full meal with just one stuffed squash. Secondly, taking a Southwestern twist on this is just one way to...
Tacos de lengua

Tacos de lengua

This authentic Mexican dish is simply amazing. Some cultures consider the tongue a delicacy. One bite into the tasty meat and you’ll know why. The meat is fatty and fine textured like pot roast and you can get them at many markets nowadays. Obviously we would prefer...