Tuna with Parsley and Capers

Tuna with Parsley and Capers

Tuna with Parsley and Capers is a delicious and easy way to prepare tuna steaks. The parsley, caper, and lemon sauce enhances the flavor of the tuna remarkably well and gives this simple dish stunning appeal that you would expect from fine dining.

Refried Black Beans

Refried Black Beans

Refried Black Beans is the perfect side dish for your favorite Mexican food. It goes especially well with enchiladas or tacos. Slow cooked on the stove for several hours and seasoned with garlic, onion, hot sauce and more, these beans will have you going back 

Cast Iron Recipe Ideas

Cast Iron Recipe Ideas

Cast Iron Cooking. I love cooking on cast iron. It’s old. Dependable. A wonderful conductor of heat. It goes from stovetop to oven, plus it gives traces of iron to your food, which is just a bonus! Below are a few of my favorite Cast 

Cornmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

Cornmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

I like to make Cornmeal Buttermilk Pancakes when I want a little change of pace to my pancakes. It happens. Plus, I kinda groove on the grainy texture and the light corn taste, especially when dipped in warm maple syrup. (Recipe modified with new photos 

Zucchini Fritters with Ranch Dip

Zucchini Fritters with Ranch Dip

Every summer I go on the hunt for ways to use zucchini. Even though I don’t have a garden anymore, I know lots of people who do, and I am always happy to take fresh produce off of their hands! These Zucchini Fritters with Ranch 

Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon

Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon

Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon is one of the best beef entrees that I’ve had the joy of eating. Tender, juicy beef, seared in a cast iron skillet, wrapped in delicious bacon and full of fabulous flavor. Yes, it’s small compared to it’s counterpart the New York 

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Make these Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches when you’re feeling a bit gourmet and want to take a basic grilled cheese sandwich to the next level.

Venison Burgers with Fry Sauce

Venison Burgers with Fry Sauce

Summer is here and that means it is burger season at our house. Whether I’m cooking with ground venison or beef, this recipe for Venison Burgers with Fry Sauce is a winner. It’s easy to make and adding the homemade fry sauce takes it to 

Skillet Gnocchi and Brussels Sprouts

Skillet Gnocchi and Brussels Sprouts

I’ve recently become a fan of homemade gnocchi and this Skillet Gnocchi and Brussels Sprouts is so easy and delicious to make, you’ll be coming up with all kinds of meals to serve it with! (Recipe modified on 3/11/22.) Cooking on a cast iron skillet 

Cottage Skillet Pie with Stout

Cottage Skillet Pie with Stout

This Cottage Skillet Pie with Stout is a wonderful dish that is rich and savory…and easy to make as a one-pot meal. It’s especially nice when you have leftover mashed potatoes in the fridge.