Creole Daube is one of those recipes I have seen in Louisiana community cookbooks for years and often marked with a little sticky note flag. Those recipes are usually the short and sweet type written by home cooks who could undoubtedly make it blindfolded. You know, a list of ingredients then directions like “brown meat, cook trinity, add tomato sauce, serve.” It’s always … [Read more...] about Creole Daube
Beef
Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)
Before our last predicted snow day, I hit the grocery store so I could hunker down and cook some wintry food. I bought meat and vegetables and things that would make a nice beef stew. When it came down to it, I kept think I wanted to do something a little different from standard stew (not that there is anything wrong with that). Boeuf Bourguignon? Maybe. I do love classic … [Read more...] about Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)
One Pot Cheesy Bolognese Bake
Fall is busy. School starts, sports are back, activities all around. And in the midst of the crazy, we all love comfort food as a chill starts to fill the air. And what could be more classically comforting than cheesy, meaty spaghetti? Something the whole family will love, and is even a treat for a gathering of friends. But on a lovely autumn day, who wants to be … [Read more...] about One Pot Cheesy Bolognese Bake
Steak and Blue Cheese Tailgate Sandwiches
I have admitted before that I know nothing about football and that I have never tailgated. But I do know food, so the whole concept is no mystery to me. Hearty and fun, and easily transportable. And pretty good with a beer. These steak sandwiches fit the bill, great for tailgating because they are versatile. You can prepare all the elements a day ahead, assemble the … [Read more...] about Steak and Blue Cheese Tailgate Sandwiches
Beef and Stout Stew with Blue Cheese Dumplings
We are in that in between time weatherwise right now. We’ve just had historic snow here in Memphis, but the first signs of spring are popping up. All the sweaters and coats I wore just a week ago are ready to go back in the closet. I have been socially distancing on my patio all winter, but now it’s time for a spring clean and I am looking forward to lazy cocktails and light … [Read more...] about Beef and Stout Stew with Blue Cheese Dumplings
