Just a quick post about my new favorite meatballs. We made meatball subs and I just couldn't get over how great the meatballs are. These are easy to make and have a wonderful flavor. Great for subs or on pasta, and really good in soup as well. Great for game day! Cook ahead of time and just assemble! Meatball Subs (adapted from a recipe at … [Read more...]
Blue Cheese Burgers: Burger Heaven
Our son grilled these for us this weekend & I have to say it's the best burger I've ever eaten. Heaven! If you're thinking that blue cheese has flavor that's too sharp for burgers, it kind of mellows during the grilling. Some kind of magic happens between the beef and the cheese to make the beef taste better than steak. My husband says steak … [Read more...]
How to Eat Skinny at a Cookout
You can still enjoy a bbq or cookout and not blow your diet. Prevention has figured out some food combinations that will come in under 400 calories. 1. Barbequed chicken, corn on the cob, and strawberries with whipped cream That does not sound like a diet meal.2. A hamburger on a bun with all the "fixins" followed by a slice of watermelon 3. … [Read more...]
Hearty Sloppy Joe’s and a Really Fast Version
We love sloppy Joe's. It brings back memories of my teen years when we only got these at the church youth group. The linked recipe is hugely popular at AllRecipes.My quick method is to brown the ground beef, add hot water & simmer a bit to get the fat out of the meat. Then I use a slotted spoon to take the beef out of the water & put it into a … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion and Swiss Burgers
Oh my goodness, these look good. I love caramelized onions anyway, but this combination with Swiss cheese and a big burger looks fantastic. I like that they used an English muffin for the bun--you get to taste more burger that way! lolI love grilled burgers, but these are a step above! Great for your next barbeque or for a wonderful family … [Read more...]
Rempel Family Meatloaf
This is a savory flavored meatloaf. My earlier post, "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatloaf," is a brown sugar topped meatloaf. The brown sugar meatloaf is the highest rated recipe for meatloaf at AllRecipes. This recipe is #2 and is the one for you if you prefer a savory flavor instead of slightly sweet. This one has a cheesy, oniony, meaty … [Read more...]