Category Archives: Main Dishes

Nothing says love on a cold winters night like old fashioned pot roast. We were looking for some good comfort food and this fit the bill. There are a couple ways I like to cook pot roast. One way is … Continue reading →

So our friends Rindy and Aaron gave me a deep enameled cast iron skillet for Christmas and it is turning into one of my favorites. It is so versatile, can be used on the stove top as well as the … Continue reading →

A couple days after Christmas we had some friends over for dinner and have our Christmas celebration. Kris and I set the menu – Grilled Prime Rib with a mustard pepper rub Potato and Sage Gratin Winter Greens with bacon … Continue reading →

Kris and I had decided not to get a tree this year but after the weekend in Iowa for an early Christmas we thought a tree would be perfect for our quiet celebration. We left Iowa on Christmas Eve morning … Continue reading →

Was not sure what we wanted tonight so we stopped by the store, grabbed some grass feed beef , some mushrooms and swiss cheese. Decided to grill out even though it is only about 25 degrees out:) Some fried potatoes … Continue reading →

  Kris had some dental work done (temporary crown) so her mouth was a bit sore and she requested something easy to eat. We came up with this cheesy risotto with hamburger. This turned out tasty and will be a … Continue reading →

So what do you do when your grill is covered in snow and you want a steak? You use your cast iron skillet, of course! This is a great way to make a steak, similar to how restaurants do it. … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving has come and gone but it was one of the best. We always celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and this year was our year to host. Our great friends (family) from Kansas came to Minnesota this year and we also … Continue reading →

  Wednesday November, 14th was my birthday. Kris and I took the day off (a nice break in the middle of the week) and had a great day. We went to Granite City for lunch and to chat with some … Continue reading →