When I was younger, there were nights when dad was in charge of feeding us kids. Now, truth be told, my dad is an amazing cook. But on a busy weeknight, he was known to feed us one of our quick and easy favorites: Beanie Weenie. A delicious mixture of hearty baked beans and juicy hot dogs, this easy dinner is sure to please kids and dads alike. Everyone knows you can combine a can of pork-and-beans with a package of hot dogs to make this fast and tasty dish. But I’ve designed a “souped-up” version of this weeknight favorite that piles on a few extra layers of flavor.

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So it’s a rainy day in Georgia, dear readers. It’s one of those chilly, damp, almost-spring-but-not-quite days when you just want to curl up at the end of the day with a meal that will warm you from head to toe. So driving home this afternoon, I started to think about chili. Then I started to think about chili dogs. Then my mind wandered to a nice pot pie. And then I thought, why not go with ….. all of the above???

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Most people think of corned beef when they hear the word “hash” – this is not a corned beef hash recipe. This is a plain ol’ delicious ground beef hash recipe.

This incredibly simple dish is great for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. It’s one of those dishes that has that magical ability to transform into something much more than the mere sum of its parts. With three main ingredients, this dish goes beyond the juicy ground beef, tangy-sweet onions, and crispy potatoes.

Hash was a staple in our household as I was growing up, and it was a staple of my mom’s childhood as well. In my opinion, it is imperative that you top your hash with a healthy dollop of ketchup. That said, this is a pretty versatile dish – you could add your own creative toppings or ingredients to suit it to your family’s tastes.

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Happy Halloween, dear readers!  Halloween is a sure sign that fall has arrived, and nothing is better than a hot, hearty crock pot meal on a chilly fall day. I tend to crave chili, stew, and pot roast at this time of year. Here is a pretty traditional pot roast recipe that I think you and your family will enjoy. Happy fall!

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So when I went out in search of the perfect recipe for boeuf bourguignon, I knew right where I would start:  Julia Child.  After perusing her flawless recipe, I knew I’d found The One.  I made very few changes to the original recipe, mainly altering a few ingredients for the sake of convenience.

The result?  Boeuf Bliss!!!  Even the husband remarked that it was one of the best dishes I have ever made for him.  The sauce is so rich, each layer of flavor reveals itself to you in turn as you make your way through the dish.  This is no ordinary beef stew.

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