by Corinne Ritz | Feb 14, 2023 | Baking, Beef, Dinner, Food, Meat, Uncategorized
The exact origin of Beef Wellington is not known for sure. The legend goes that this dish was created for the occasion of Arthur Wellesley becoming The Duke of Wellington. I hope that’s true! It is a British dish, but possibly created by a French chef as it has...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 27, 2022 | Beef, Christmas, Dinner, Freezer Meal, Meat, meatballs, potatoes
We don’t often do a “meat & potatoes” meal, but this is a good option for when we are in the mood. In my humble opinion, these are way way better than IKEA meatballs. Making them myself is very worth the effort. Start out by measuring out all the...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 12, 2022 | Beef, Colleen Mott Approved, Crockpot, Dinner, Food, Instant Pot, Meat, Pies
Beef Pasties have been around since the 1100’s. Pronounce the A in pasty the same as in apple. They originate in Cornwall, England and were very popular with Cornish Coal Miners. Over the last 200 years, many of those miners became immigrants. When they left...
by Corinne Ritz | Oct 17, 2022 | Antipasto, Appetizers, Beef, Dinner, Food, Freezer Meal, Gluten Free, Meat, meatballs, Pasta, Sandwiches, Uncategorized
I have been making Italian meatballs in marinara for years. I lLOVE spaghetti and I LOVE a good meatball sub! I have worked on these meatballs and sauce for years. I’ve taken away and added and learned from others. Now I think they are the best they’ve...
by Corinne Ritz | Sep 22, 2022 | Beef, Food, Soup
I woke up on the morning of my 10th birthday and helped my mom and dad load my four younger siblings into our friend’s car along with our luggage to go to the airport. We moved from sunny Florida to cool Pennsylvania in the middle of October. Living in Florida...
by Corinne Ritz | Sep 8, 2022 | Beef, Dinner, Food, Gluten Free, Grilling, Lunch, Meat, steak
This marinade and meat is very fast and easy to make. It can be made ahead and kept in the freezer in a Ziploc, ready to take out and throw on the grill, or cooked up right away. It is very versatile and packed with flavor. I love it in tacos, burrito bowls and...
