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Meatloaf Pie

Meatloaf Pie

The Irish have Shepherd’s Pie, the English have Cottage Pie, and Americans have this working-mom version called Meatloaf Pie. Some people like it with corn in it, but because our Salisbury Steak recipe turned out so rich and delicious, we’re going to use that recipe 

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Like many “Mexi-American” dishes, the Fajita is actually Tex-Mex, not Mexican. The dish was based on a certain cut of beef, but we find chicken fajitas easier to make (as much as I hate handling raw chicken). It allows us to get a good break 

Salisbury Steak & Mushroom Gravy

Salisbury Steak & Mushroom Gravy

The original Salisbury Steak is meant to be broiled and served with salt, pepper, butter and Worcestershire sauce with celery garnish. That’s from somewhere around 1897. Cousin to the cheeseburger, ground beef patties are an American staple for German immigrants (and also pleased other European 

Spaghetti Salad

Spaghetti Salad

This is my Grandma’s thin spaghetti salad, a Christmas staple. I’ve removed the MSG and replaced it with a bit of salt and sugar in the seasoning mix. You can adjust it as you like, but while I ask for it every year, I don’t 

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Tuna Macaroni Salad

I have at least four recipes for tuna macaroni salad; one of them calls for black olives? Oh, wait, that’s just macaroni salad without the tuna – I’ll make that one later. But, today’s lunch was a practically perfect tuna-macaroni salad. Pretty simple. I’m too 

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

I love Spanakopita. I never really liked spinach. When my aunt make spinach, we were forced to eat it – or just look at that pile of green stuff on our plate while the other kids went to play after dinner. Stuck at that table 

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

This chicken pot pie recipe is a great main dish for your game-of-thrones theme party; or just, any time you want a creamy, home made classic pot pie. One of many perfect recipe ideas for leftover rotisserie chicken. You’ll need about 3 cups of shredded 

Fresh Herb Potato Salad (Thug Kitchen)

Fresh Herb Potato Salad (Thug Kitchen)

Years ago, I discovered a no-mayo potato salad from a couple of people who branded their food blog “Thug Kitchen”. The recipe was good – no, great, actually – but their style and tone was so much fun. The potato salad was so delicious I 

Red Bean Minestrone Soup

Red Bean Minestrone Soup

Delicious and widely varied versions of minestrone soup make great comfort food meals. This recipe is based on a recipe suggestion from Sendik’s real food magazine. My brother has struggled with Crohn’s disease for years and has been extremely careful about what he eats, and 

Classic Greek Fresh Stuffed Pita (Wendy’s)

Classic Greek Fresh Stuffed Pita (Wendy’s)

Flashback to 1996: Wendy’s has a Superbar (Salad Bar with hot foods), an oval, flat fish fillet sandwich (the patty was bigger than the bun), a Smoky Bacon Cheeseburger, Monterey Ranch & Bacon Ranch Chicken sandwiches, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and… Fresh Stuffed Pitas. And of