Pigs in a Blanket by erin de martini

Spaetzle with Succulent Beef by John Spottiswood

Our good german friend Helmut Solfrank loves to cook Spaetzle. He recently returned from a summer vacation in Germany and brought us a Spaetzle maker back! It's a simple device for making this very simple, but tasty, German pasta of flour, water and oil. You want to serve it with a flavorful meat stew with lots of juice/gravy. We…

Grub Rubbed and Smoked Corned Beef Brisket by Smokinhotchef

This recipe turned out fabulous even though I used a corned beef brisket instead of the traditional brisket. I created a wonderful spice blend especially for grilled meats and coined it Neillio's Grub Rub. Let the brisket marinate in the rub for 1/2 day to 24 hours. I used both the grill and the oven for this recipe and feel great…

Firehouse Hamburger Barbecue by Glenn

Served at fairs and firehouse gatherings as well as church picnics and community events in Lancaster County, PA. The recipe is from Eva M. Koehler, my grandmother, of Lititz who served as a cook for the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lititz Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.

Sliders (Mini-Hamburgers) by erin de martini

White Castle isn't the only place to get great tasting mini hamburgers. You can make some in your own backyard! Get creative and substitute beef for chicken or turkey and use different types of cheese instead of the usual cheddar.

Maid Rite and Tendermaid Hamburgers At Home by Terry

The secret to a Maid Rite and/or Tendermaid style loose burger Hamburger is that the beef is steamed and not fried, and this does make all the difference. Making them at home can be done although it is slightly more painstaking than the frying pan, but well worth the effort. I use a streiner or colander over a pot of boiling water…

Cheesy n' Crispy Shepard's Casserole by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a homage to the classic Shepard's Pie. A shower of cheddar cheese compliments the crisp crunchiness of tater tots that replace the traditional mashed potatoes. Crushed sour cream and onion potato chips add the starchy thickness to the filling. This one dish,three course meal goes scandeliciously with a simple green…

Tender Juicy Beef and Broccoli by Strohxda97

Find the sweet and meaty taste in this appetizing dish especially served with rice or mushed potatoes. Enjoy the savory beef made tender and juicy together with the crispiness of healthy broccoli. This dish is rich in protein and calcium which is ideal for people who want to build muscles and grow taller. Each 85g of broccoli can have…

Five Star Confetti Meatloaf by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is one of many installments on the versatility of the meatloaf. There are a plethora of ways which they may be prepared with unlimited ingredient choices. I like this version which includes good quality ground beef and pork, and pepperoni crisped in the microwave to resemble bacon crumbles. Additionally, I really load…

Smokinhot's Bistro Style Steak Sandwich by Smokinhotchef

I love sandwiches. This recipe is a 3 course meal including soup all in one. Fresh mushrooms and onions make for super awesome steak accompaniments, while the potatoes and sliced pumpernickel provide the starch and complete the picture. French onion soup brings the whole ensemble together. Bursting with flavor and not skinny on…

Date Nite/Movie Nite In Deep Dish Pizzas by Smokinhotchef

These pizzas are just plain awesome!! I made these over the weekend for the kids and grown-ups alike!! There isn't much cleanup and the Italian loaf serves as a virtual edible pan, grouted out and filled with pizza pleasure!! Of course you are not limited by ingredients, so mix and match and if you really like to be bad every now…

LITTLE SMOKIES IN GOOFY GRAVY by Bill H

Unbelievably easy and likewise unbelievably tasty ! Can be done in a crockpot (best), stovetop, or microwave (needs monitoring this method)

Florentine Salisbury Steak by J. Gino Genovesi

This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a favorite among our family. I have made some changes from the original one used by my mother and wife, and think you will enjoy it also. It is economical, relatively fast and so good. I…

Fantastic Stuffed Italian Bread by J. Gino Genovesi

There are many variations of stuffed bread, but in our home, as I was growing up, my mother excelled in baking stuffed bread. Sometimes she used vegetables and sometime a variety of cheese and meat . Mostly it was served with sauce on top, but sometimes we had it as a main course. Do not be afraid to try many things in stuffed…