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This Goulash Is Pure Perfection On A Plate!

My parents live next to a wonderful old man called Hans; or Grandpa Hans, as we have called him ever since I was just a little girl. He is one of the kindest, most fun people I’ve ever known and we spent so many afternoons at his house when my parents were still at work. Hans’ wife had passed away before we moved to the neighborhood and he never remarried, so he always said he really enjoyed our company.

Hans is an awesome cook – I’m not sure if he had had to learn since his wife died or if he was always the main chef in the family. He often invited my parents, sister and I for dinner, and we made so many memories listening to his stories about Germany, and also the various places he had traveled over the years.

Hans often made his stupendous German goulash that isn’t at all like the American version. German goulash is made of beef chuck, instead of ground beef like we’re used to. It is super flavorful and I honestly think it’s the perfect meal for any occasion. I like serving it over mashed potatoes but you could serve it with rice or noodles, if preferred.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 6 servings.

We Cracked The Code! This Is The Most Amazing Dish You Can Serve Over The Holidays

I had an awesome roast beef recipe that I used to make for Sunday supper, once a month. It was a recipe my aunt gave me years ago; she said she had found it in an old cook book and thought it was scrumptious. And it really was – I thought it was the best EVER and there’s no way anything could ever top that one. But then our neighbors invited us over for dinner.

Kristen, my neighbor, had made roast beef with baked potatoes and as soon as we stepped in, the aromas nearly swept me off my feet. I asked her if she had a family recipe for it but she kind of just shrugged and said; “No, I just found this one online.”

The meal was out-of-this-world amazing and I’m not even ashamed to say I forced her back to her computer, to check where the recipe was from. She found it over at Yummy Mummy Club and, of course, I immediately saved it in my stash of favorites when I got back home.

Recipe and image courtesy of Yummy Mummy Club.

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Quick Tip: The alcohol in the gravy will burn off as it cooks!

This Famous Soup Is To-Die-For-Delicious!

You’d better be prepared for an explosion of a recipe because that’s exactly what I’m going to serve you! Mulligatawny soup has a funny name for someone who’s never heard of it before, but for those of us who have loved it for decades, it’s music to our ears. It is an English soup with origins in Indian cuisine, and that’s why it’s filled with all these wonderful spices that will warm you up on a cold winter or fall day.

But that doesn’t mean this soup is only good for the colder seasons. Oh, not at all! My family is so in love with this soup that we have this at least once a month, year ’round. And whenever I happen to catch a cold, I make this and amp up the spices even more. It makes me feel better instantly!

Feel free to make half a batch if you think 12 servings is too much for you, and you don’t want to freeze the extra. Also, if you’d like to make this more stew-like, all you need to do is use less chicken broth. Whatever your choice, it’s going to turn out super flavorful and amazing!

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Quick Tip: To make this more stew-like, decrease the amount of chicken broth.

This Casserole Is Easy To Make – And Even Easier To Devour!

Did you know that the Australian equivalent to a corn dog is known as a Dagwood Dog, Pluto Pup, or Dippy Dog? That’s a fun fact I just recently learned, and apparently it depends on the region which one they call it. I kinda like Dagwood Dog so I may have to start calling the old-fashioned corn dog that! My family would probably think I’ve gone nuts…

Whatever you call it, corn dog is a classic that Americans have grown to love. I guess we all have that favorite stand where they sell the best corn dogs ever, or a childhood memory of the county fair where you could eat as many corn dogs as you wanted. I can’t remember the first corn dog I ever ate, but I sure remember the latest. And I have to say it was something really special!

You see, I tried this delicious corn dog casserole from MommaH and I immediately fell in love with it. It’s such a great, no-hassle meal for the whole family – and the kids were absolutely crazy about it.

Recipe and image courtesy of MommaH.

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Quick Tip: You can “hide” all kinds of veggies in this casserole and your picky eaters won’t even notice!

Hands Down, The Best Meal Ever Made In A Casserole Dish!

Oh boy, oh boy! This is one of those meals you could eat ten days in a row, and you’d still want to make it again the next day. Chicken tetrazzini casserole is a dish I’ve made for my family almost every week since the beginning of times, and they are still crazy about it. Even my picky eater always goes for a second serving, and wants to know if we’re having this again soon!

Don’t be startled by the lengthy list of ingredients. The cooking instructions are very straightforward, and even though some effort is required to make this tasty chicken tetrazzini casserole, it is most definitely worth it!

It’s creamy, cheesy, juicy and mouthwatering, with a wonderful crispy crust made of bread pieces and cheese. I guarantee this recipe will be added into your dinner rotation, too! I had barely had my first bite of this when I already heard my husband say; “I sure hope we’re having this again soon!”

I would recommend you double the ingredients and make this in two casserole dishes. It freezes well – or maybe you’d just like to have plenty of leftovers, to eat this the next day, too. I sure know I did!

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Quick Tip: Add any of your favorite frozen veggies.

How To Take Your Homegrown Tomatoes To The Next Level

I had always thought it would be really difficult to make your own spaghetti sauce. I don’t know why – now that I’ve tried it, I know it’s not even close to rocket science, haha! I guess I just thought it would be so much work, trying to peel and chop all those tomatoes in order to get a smooth consistency for the sauce. I couldn’t have been more wrong!

Sally, my next door neighbor is very much a DIY person and when she mentioned she had just whipped up a batch of spaghetti sauce, I had to ask her for the recipe. She told me about blanching the tomatoes (how is it possible I had never heard of it before?) and how it makes the whole thing super easy.

All you need to do is boil some water in a large stock pot and then put the tomatoes in the boiling water for a minute or two. Then remove them from the stock pot and put them into ice cold water; this will make the skin crack and peel almost on its own.

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Quick Tip: Add any of your favorite herbs.

What? No Beans??

Are you a chili fan? I know that my family and I certainly are. We can eat chili any time of the year and by that, I mean during the Dog Days of summer. Chili is just one of those go-to foods that you make when you don’t know what else to make. I typically have all of the ingredients for chili in my freezer and pantry, at all times. I love making meals that do not require me to go to the grocery store. This chili is a different kind of chili in that it is Texas-themed.

For those of you who do not quite understand what a Texas bowl of chili looks like well, it does not contain any beans. I know, I know, I was shocked and amazed myself. I thought, “Now, how on earth can a beanless chili taste good?!”

Well, folks, it does taste good. With all of the other yummy ingredients mixed into this chili, you don’t even notice the absence of the beans. So, make this chili and enjoy!

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Quick Tip: If you find that you made the chili a tad too spicy simply add a few tablespoons of honey to the mix to balance the bite a bit.