beef

mexican bowls

Posted on Mar 3, 2013

This is a perfect lunch or dinner with leftover pot roast. In fact, I make a pot roast just for this purpose. Inspired from my favorite “fast” food restaurant, Chipotle, this was my once a week treat. Now that nightshades … more →




gluten-free at burger lounge!

Posted on Feb 23, 2013

When you give up gluten, you also give up convenience. The number of restaurants at which you can eat tends to shrink dramatically, and you are left having lengthy conversations with wait staff. If you live in San Diego or … more →




gluten-free swedish meatballs

Posted on Feb 10, 2013

Finding my nightshade intolerance forced me to give up meatballs…at least meatballs that way I’ve always prepared them. In an attempt to find a meatball I like, I suddenly thought…’Swedish.’ There is pork in here, which I rarely eat, but … more →




sloppy gluten-free burgers

Posted on Sep 1, 2012

With Udi’s hamburger buns, I am able to give my kids a mouth-watering hamburger that they love! The buns freeze well, but I use them within a few days of purchasing. Go wild with toppings, or stay with the basics … more →




fajitas

Posted on Apr 14, 2011

Living in Southern California, I have an apparent fondness for Mexican and Mexican-inspired food that borders on obsessive. Cilantro, onions, limes, garlic and peppers are staples in my kitchen and the family knows that if they don’t like a particular … more →




rolled tacos

Posted on Mar 16, 2011

When I want to use up leftover Pot Roast, this is a great, savory snack or dinner. I don’t like to serve fried food very often, but when the family craves it, I figure if they’re going to eat it, … more →




stuffed bell peppers

Posted on Feb 16, 2011

I think this dish was a staple in many homes in the 60’s and 70’s. It’s kind of a classic in the ranks of those huge Campbell soup-based casseroles my mom would make during the week. This has been updated … more →




roasted short ribs

Posted on Nov 12, 2010

This is a great weekend meal that you can put in the oven and forget about. I buy them whenever they’re on sale because they can be pricey. My kids love these with a gluten-free BBQ sauce. Prep time: 15 … more →




beef pot roast and gravy

Posted on Sep 26, 2010

Your home will smell great when you come home from work and your dinner is ready. Save leftovers for the weekend for a big Machaca breakfast. Mix with your favorite BBQ sauce for BBQ Beef Sandwiches along with Coleslaw or … more →




hungarian goulash

Posted on Sep 20, 2010

My husband is 100% Hungarian and guylas leves, as they say in Hungary, is a hearty stew worthy of a long simmer to be eaten on a fall or winter day. I think every Hungarian family has their own recipe, … more →




mock enchilada

Posted on Sep 20, 2010

I honestly have no idea who named this, but my brothers and sisters and I grew up on it. Even though I can’t partake, I love making it because the smell brings me back to my mom’s kitchen. Great for … more →