by amvandenhurk | Oct 7, 2018 | Beef, Dinner, Slow Cooker
A Fresh Classic Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is simple and elegant While I use my slow cooker year round, the fall and winter are the perfect times to use the slow cooker. And the perfect time for the French classic of bistros, Beef... 
by amvandenhurk | Apr 8, 2017 | Beef, Dinner, Slow Cooker
Seriously Not Your Granny’s Irish Beef Stew Unless your granny puts beef and wine in her Irish beef stew. My Irish Granny would never have put alcohol in any food. OK maybe a drop of sherry in the trifle, but that’s about it. My Mom did not cook with... 
by amvandenhurk | Apr 2, 2017 | Beef, Dinner, Pasta
Comfort Food: Italian-American Spaghetti and Meatballs My neighbors are Italian-Americans from New York City. Those two can cook like nobody’s business. Most Italian-Americans can cook like nobody’s business. Ten pounds may have found its way to my body... 
by amvandenhurk | Jan 14, 2017 | Beef, Dinner
Easy shepherds pie for those busy weeknights Shepherds pie is a perfect dish on a cold wintery night, but traditional preparation requires time and effort. Now I love to cook; however, there are times when I am really tired and can not be bothered spending lots of... 
by amvandenhurk | Jan 13, 2017 | Beef, Dinner, Pasta
A Bit of University with Meat Sauce Belgian-Style Having lived with Europeans when I was at university then living in Belgium, meat sauce over spaghetti was a staple meal. It feeds a crowd and cheap. All good things when you are a student. One of my favorite cookbook... 
by amvandenhurk | Oct 23, 2016 | Beef, Dinner
The Traditional Steak with Mushroom Sauce My guys love meat. And they love steak. Steak with mushroom sauce is a favorite of ours. It usually is served with a salad and baked potato going for the New York steakhouse feel. Just a lot cheaper. For what it would cost for... 
