My Grandmother (Grandma Toots) was a fabulous cook, as a farm wife it was out of necessity. I remember one of the many favorite things that she would make was hash from leftover potatoes and roast beef. I always loved watching her grind the potatoes and roast beef. She used a grinder that attached to…
Meatballs in Fiore Marinara Sauce
There is so much to say about these Meatballs in Fiore Marinara Sauce. They are part family, part Rao’s. Rao’s is a hundred year old restaurant tucked away in East Harlem, New York. The restaurant became so popular that the owners decided that rather than turn away longtime customers who could not act fast…
Chili Con Carne
This is a chili that will surprise everyone. The list of ingredients seems long, but each one is worth it! The cocoa powder at the end adds an extra layer of flavor that you don’t expect in a beef chili. I’ve served this chili over a thick piece of cornbread in the center of the…