Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Ragu generally means tomato and meat sauce, but a heated debate continues about the name of “Spaghetti Sauce”. Some American Italians call it “Sunday Gravy” because gravy always had meat in it; and was served on Sunday. In our house Spaghetti Sauce is more likely 

Tex Mex with Refried Beans

Tex Mex with Refried Beans

Tex Mex is possibly one of the best and easy layered dips, full of refried beans topped with a creamy base, salsa, ground meat and cheddar cheese. 

Coney Island Hotdog

Coney Island Hotdog

Coney Island Hotdogs became a big deal in the early 1900’s, in Coney Island of course.  But soon became standard fair for carts and diners across the States.  A hotdog topped with a savory ground meat sauce, onions and mustard.  Do try the onions and mustard – there 

Beef Stew

Beef Stew

There are millions of best stew recipes and approaches, depending on the country, region or family.  Since ancient times, meat has been slow cooked in liquid.  This is one of our favorite family recipes for a snowy day. Serve with Elsie’s Potatoes and a Full-Bodied Red.  

Tacos

Tacos

Tacos may be the most common Mexican street food today!  And there are probably just as many variations – our “go to” Tacos are made with ground beef and homemade Taco Seasoning.  Tacos are perfect for group entertaining!  Everyone helps themselves. Inevitably there is always Pico de Gallo 

Bacon Cheeseburgers with In – N – Out Burger Sauce

Bacon Cheeseburgers with In – N – Out Burger Sauce

Summer is on its way and nothing says summer like a barbequed burger!  Barbeque plump and juicy Tavern style burgers or thinner Diner style, it’s up to you.  A nice change to setting out all the condiments is to make an In – N – Out style