Leaky Cauldron Stew

Create an air of spooky mystery on trick-or-treat night with Leaky Cauldron Stew. This rich, beefy soup features cubes of round steak, beef broth, elbow macaroni and crushed tomatoes. It’s the perfect thing to warm your little ghosts and goblins after a chilly night of haunting the neighborhood. Find a plastic cauldron and serve this …   Continue Reading

Fall Flavor Under Wraps

I’m always searching for lunch ideas — something delicious and nutritious, but I want lots of flavor, too. This Barbecue and Cider Slaw Wrap recipe is perfect. The main ingredient — flat iron steak — is grilled (or pan seared if you prefer), slathered in barbecue sauce, and then loaded into a wrap with apple …   Continue Reading

Tacos with a twist

Autumn makes me want to gather family and friends for a fabulous meal, and with the help of a friend I did just that! We hosted a party with excellent food, wonderful company and festive beverages — a Fall Fiesta complete with Margaritas and tacos. Here’s how we did it … A Mexican Fiesta in 5 Simple Steps …   Continue Reading

Gemütlichkeit!

Think of it as the German version of “Southern hospitality.” It’s a sentiment that involves good friends, good food, good cheer and good times — and it’s what Oktoberfest celebrations, both here and in the old country, are all about. Get in the spirit of the season with our take on wienerschnitzel: Pretzel-Dusted Schnitzel, made …   Continue Reading