This easy grilled London broil recipe has a zesty rub that gives it a load of flavor and a red wine marinade that tenderizes the meat. We make this a Saturday night tradition at our house all year round! This delicious recipe for grilled London broil is easy to do. Just prepare the rub and…
Are you looking for an easy slow cooker hearty winter meal? This flavorful vegetable beef barley soup is chock full of vegetables in a delightfully seasoned broth that will warm you to the bones. The soup cooks for hours so you can get on with your day, and makes the kitchen smell amazing, to boot.…
This delicious one pot beef curry recipe is big on flavor but low on calories. It truly is one of the easiest curries that you can make, but don’t let that fool you. The flavor is amazing! This Thai curry is a gluten free and easy to make meal that will delight your family. I…
I love quick and easy recipes that still look pretty and taste amazing. These Roast Beef Wraps with cheese and roasted red peppers make a great party appetizer or fun lunch treat. The Gardening Cook is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate Program. This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at…
Ah – the joys of using a slow cooker. When the weather is cold and you are looking for something comforting for dinner, bring out your crock pot. For me, there is nothing quite like the taste of an Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Cooking beef this way ends up in the most amazingly tender…
My husband and I often eat out at our favorite Mexican restaurant. When we do, you can guarantee that at least one of us will have chile rellenos. This Mexican staple features chili peppers stuffed with meat and cheese. Since my husband is the lover of heat in recipes and I like things a bit…
Each January, I take stock of the past year and focus on how I would like my coming year to be. For me, this often means a reset of my eating habits. I am a food blogger, after all, so food is something that I love to make (and eat!) For the last few years,…
During the summer time I am always looking for simple recipes that are easy to make and lend themselves to outdoor eating. This summertime hot dog and fresh vegetable stir fry could not be easier to prepare. All that is needed when it is done is to add a side salad and serve dinner on…
Mex-Italian Burger Cookbook We love grill time at our house, and nothing is better on the grill than a home made burger. They put any fast food burger to shame and are simple to prepare. This Mex- Italian Burger combines the two culinary methods into one rich and delicious burger. This burger combines the creamy…
Anyone new to a Paleo diet may start thinking they will get tired of salads, since they can be a staple of the food regime. But This Paleo beef avocado blueberry salad is anything but ordinary, and is so delicious, you will find that it keeps sneaking into your lunch time pattern. This Paleo Beef…
Join us for an Eco-Friendly Asian Dinner Party with a Leafware Dinner Set. What fun my friends and my husband and I had this weekend with our eco-friendly Asian Dinner Party! I tried out some of my newest Asian recipes with our guests and we had a blast trying the new dishes, drinking wine and…
Once in a while, my husband and I go to Golden Corral for their buffet. One of the dishes on their buffet that I really like is their pot roast. It is always very tender and the vegetables are also good. This Slow Cooker Tavern Style Pot Roast is my semi homemade take on that dish.…
Treat your Family to this Garlic Lovers Roast Beef If you love garlic as much as my family does, this recipe for Garlic Lover’s Roast Beef will delight you. Almost every bit if the roast has a bit of garlic in it! The seasoned crust of the roast beef also adds so much to the…
Printable Recipe – Roast Beef with Rosemary and Garlic. My husband’s favorite meal is roast beef, so I cook it often. I’m always trying new ways to delight his taste buds. And for me, the flavors or rosemary and garlic pair perfectly with a big slab of beef. Tonight’s version is a studded roast of…
Printable recipe – Grilled Top Round Steak with Lime Marinade. At our house, we grill year round outside. So I am always trying new ways to grill steak. This recipe for grilled top round steak is easy to do. It does need marinating for at least 6 hours but you could do this over night…
My husband is a rib man. He often chooses them on the menu when we go out to eat. I make BBQ ribs all the time but normally it is a rack of spare ribs that we cook, since they cook fairly quickly on the BBQ. But there are days that I just feel like…
I don’t know about you, but i love making crock pot recipes all year round. In the winter I normally make casseroles and stews in it. During the summer, I still make these recipes but also make all sorts of main courses. side dishes, BBQ food and desserts in it too. Join me for recipes for…
We love chili at our house. It does not matter if it is warm or cold outside, a big helping bowl of this hearty white bean chili always hits the spot. It is my latest addition to my crock pot recipes collection and my family just loved it. This recipe can be made with ground…
My husband is English and loves a traditional Shepherd’s pie. This recipe for cheeseburger pie is a take on that dish made into an American version. The dish is simple to do. I make it the way I make shepherd’s pie…a bit of this and a bit of that. Whatever is in the fridge or…
This savory slow cooker pot roast has a flavor that cannot be beat. The meat cooks beautifully, and ends up being fork tender and full of flavor. There is nothing quite like crock pot recipes for easy cooking and superb flavor. Plus the house smells great while the meal is cooking. Crock pot cooking…
Ah…crock pot recipes! Pop the ingredients into a big pot, smell them cooking all day long and have a meal all prepared at dinner time. What is not to like? This Crock pot beef stew is one of my favorite ways to get dinner on the table in a very easy way. Crock pot cooking…
Beef Stroganoff has proven itself again and again to be a classic, well loved and tasty dish. This recipe uses ground beef instead of sirloin strips for a less expensive version. But don’t let that fool you. The taste is all there! This recipe is as easy to make as one of your packaged hamburger…
Years ago, I went out for lunch with some teaching friends of mine. One of the items on the menu was a taco salad. Believe it or not, I had never heard of this delightful concoction. Ever since then, when I eat Mexican, I often choose this as my order. I love the taste of…
Step outside the box with one of these Taco recipes Tacos are a popular Mexican recipe. Who can resist the traditional hard taco shell filled with ground beef and your favorite toppings? It is one of my favorites. Here are a few other taco recipes that take the traditional taco to a new level. The…
On the Table in 30 minutes or less. There never seems to be enough time in the day for me. Especially during the week. Weeknights are so busy for me. I am always on the look out for recipes that just won’t take much time after a busy working day. 30 minutes is as much…
Forget Hamburger Helper Casseroles. Why put all those chemicals into your body when you can make a hamburger casserole that is almost as fast and twice as delicious. (and to say nothing about how much more healthy it is for you. Let’s face it. Some nights are not made for long involved recipes. This fast…
