Grilled Steak Salad with Fresh Peaches and Smokey Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette

Grilled Steak Salad with Fresh Peaches and Smoky Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette

First day of Fall and it's 80 degrees.  Most people would say that's normal for this time of year.  In Seattle?? But hey, I'm not complaining.  It could be 60 and rainy.  And we all know that'll happen soon.  Like... in two days. So … [Read more...]

Pan Seared Cube Steak with Beef Broth Cream Gravy

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I have a freezer full of cube steak.  What do I do with cube steak?  I fry it!  And then I top it with a thick and rich cream gravy.   Actually, that's what I like to do with my cube steak.  But sometimes I use cube steak with my … [Read more...]

Salisbury Steak with Pan Gravy

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I walked in my front door a few weeks ago and heard my oldest gal call “hey Mom!” from the family room sofa.  She’d come home from college for a few days to recover from a cold she’d picked up during mid-terms.  After we chatted for a few … [Read more...]

Steak with Tomato and Garlic Sauce (Bistecca alla Pizzaiola)

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Steak and potatoes, steak and fries, steak and salad, why not steak with tomatoes and garlic?  This is a delicious old world Italian recipe that is truly fresh and simply divine.  Originating in Naples, this fabulous dish is easily prepared but … [Read more...]