November 1, 2008.   Categories Comfort Food.

Old Fashioned Meatloaf Meatloaf isn’t sexy.  There’s a reason you don’t see a photo with this recipe.  It isn’t even pretty. But… if you’re going to make it… make it good! This recipe uses the traditional 3 meat blend but also includes lightly sauteed vegetables… you can also roast them quickly in the oven if you want a touch of that roasted flavor. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive...

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November 1, 2008.   Categories Chilis/Stews, Slowcooker / Crockpot, Southwestern / Mexican.

This is another favorite cold weather recipe… it’s fun to play with the quantities and taste as you go…. Ingredients * 3 dried ancho peppers, stemmed and seeded * 2 tablespoons dried oregano * 2 tablespoons sweet paprika * 2 tablespoons whole coriander * 1 tablespoon cumin seed * 1 tablespoon chili powder * 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil * 2 onions, chopped * 2 or 3 beef marrow bones to flavor stock * 3.5 pounds beef...

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