Like many I’m sure, I thought that Swiss Steak had its origins in Switzerland. But, we are all wrong! Swissing is the process of smoothing fabric (usually cotton) in between rollers in a factory. In England, someone decided to swiss their cheap cut of beef by pounding it and smoothing it out before cooking … Continue reading
Let it be said, I am not a fan of broccoli. It has a weird smell to me that I don’t really love. But, if you mix it with other things, like cheese, it becomes all the more flavorful! Chicken & broccoli is a common combination that can be quite appetizing. The “Jiffy mix” referenced … Continue reading
This particular recipe card doesn’t have a title or name for this dish, so I called it Hamburger Pie. It reminds me of something my mom used to make, although I can’t think offhand what that was called either. But it did involve shaping the meat into a pie crust type of thing and then … Continue reading
Even though I occasionally like sauerkraut, and I use cabbage when I make my stir fry dishes, I am not a fan of cooked cabbage. They are a staple of Eastern European cooking and also appear in some Asian countries. Typically, the include a meat, spices, vegetables, and grains such as rice or barley. Depending … Continue reading
Usually when I think of stroganoff, I think of that creamy, beefy dish my mother used to make, served over noodles. This recipe for mushroom stroganoff has no meat in it. If you needed to you could make it completely vegan. This is another recipe that has left out some information. I suggest that … Continue reading
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