Beef Goulash! Thick Hungarian Soup, Thin Austrian Stew, or None of the Above?

I’m not sure how authentic this goulash recipe is, since the recipe I use is a…

SANDRA’S SENSATIONAL SWEDISH MINI-MEATBALLS APPETIZER

A heartwarming appetizer where you can easily prepare the meatballs ahead of ti…

SANDRA’S SENSATIONAL SWEDISH MEATBALLS over MASHED POTATOES

A heartwarming meal where you can easily prepare the meatballs ahead of time or…

Apparently Size Doesn’t Matter for Prime Rib "Method X"

This is what our 6-pounder looked like. Would a 20 pounder work as well? Spoile…

Swedish Meatballs and the Most Under Appreciated Celebrity Chef Ever

Whenever there’s a discussion about the history of celebrity chef pop culture, …

SANDRA’S HERB SLOW-COOKER FROZEN ROAST with GRAVY and BABY CARROTS

I served this super meal with mashed skin-on red potatoes and gravy drizzled on…

SANDRA’S ALASKA WINTERTIME STEW

An excellent all-around comforting stew you are bound to make over and over aga…

Warming Up with Beef Merlot

The weather just turned cold and wet here in San Francisco, and when that happe…

SANDRA’S NO-FAIL EASY 'N MOIST MEATLOAF

A fabulous meatloaf that continues to stand the test of time in flavor and text…

SANDRA'S MARVELOUS MOOSEY MINI-MEATBALL OPEN-FACED SUBS

A wonderful and very comforting meal served with local Alaskan Summer beer. Thi…

Beef Short Ribs "Sauerbraten" – Oh, Snap!

I had heard that some sauerbratens were finished by thickening the sauce with g…

SANDRA’S CLASSIC STROGANOFF over WIDE EGG NOODLES

A classic go-to recipe I have prepared for my family for many, many years that’…

Beef Borscht – You Really Can’t Beat This Beet Soup

This delicious and vividly colored beef borscht is the first soup I can ever re…

Steak Pizzaiola – Better Late (Summer) Than Never

I’ve been wanting to post this steak pizzaiola recipe for a while now, but was …