Tag Archives: Ground beef

Savory Meatloaf

So, yeh, I have a kindofa love/hate relationship with meatloaf. I love me some meatloaf, but generally hate – well, am wicked disappointed – in the results when I make it. And then, there are the meatloaves that turn out … Continue reading

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Parfait! Coney Dog Sauce

Fun fact: Coney Dogs are called Coneys because the town fathers in Coney Island in the early parts of the 20th century passed a law prohibiting restaurants from advertising “hot dogs” out of the fear that good minded folk would … Continue reading

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Parfait! Banzai Burger Sliders

The Banzai Burger at Red Robin has been one of my faves since I first discovered it when I was living in Northern California in the ’80s: a burger marinated in teriyaki sauce with grilled pineapple, melted cheese, and mayonnaise, … Continue reading

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Hamburger Gravy

Back in the day, this was one of my dad’s favorite dinners; but, his version called for powdered gravy mix and potato flakes from a box. The gen’ral wouldn’t have cared for my adding freshly chopped onion (or any of … Continue reading

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Black Bean & Beef Manicotti

I came across this recipe on the interwebs and thought it looked promising: uncooked manicotti stuffed with a mixture of seasoned beef and refried beans, basted with picante sauce and ‘waved for, like, 20 minutes. Tasty! (and it was). But! … Continue reading

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Tante Marie’s Monday Mixer Meatloaf!

I have a love/hate relationship with meatloaf. On the one hand, I really like a well made meatloaf. On the other, I seem to only be able to actually make a decent meatloaf about 50% of the time. So, I … Continue reading

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Coney Dog Chili Sauce

Stop right there. I am well aware that this is not the Coney Chili Sauce of your childhood dreams. This is a Coney Chili Sauce, and my take on it to boot; so get over it. There. That unpleasantness out … Continue reading

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Mixer Meatloaf

Back in the day, a “mixer” was a get together with drinks and folk to meet and chat up and (mebbe) find the love of your life. This is not that kind of mixer. This is your pretty standard (but … Continue reading

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Catalina Taco Salad

First, let me say that taco salad is a very good thing: nicely seasoned beef and corn chips with lettuce, topped with diced tomato, scallions, onion, sour cream, and – really – just about whatever else you fancy. Then, allow … Continue reading

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Thousand Island Meatballs

The recipe I came across somewhere on the interwebs sounded very interesting: glaze mini meatballs with thousand island salad dressing before baking, then allow them to cool and serve as an appetizer. Well, let me say this about that: great … Continue reading

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