20 Amazing Things to Do With Ground Beef

Every year, we buy a cow from Moore’s Family Farm and have it processed. And every year, I have the same thought… this is a LOT of ground beef. Of course, we get all the cuts… steaks, roasts, and everything in between. But nearly half of the yield ends up as ground beef, which is…

Beef, Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

It’s beef season. We just got our annual cow processed. If you don’t buy this way, you may not know… almost half the yield is ground beef, so I’m sharing my favorite ground beef recipes. This is one of my absolute favorites… creamy… mushroomy… goodness. Ingredients: 1 shallot, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb…

Pumpkin Cheesecake

This recipe features goat cheese instead of cream cheese for those who do not tolerate cow’s milk. Goat cheese gives it a rich, creamy zing that combines beautifully with pumpkin. Ingredients For the Crust 1 1/4 cups gluten free graham-cracker or ginger snap crumbs (about 20 cookies) 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 Tablespoons earth balance…

Smoked Red Snapper Dip

Ingredients 2 cups flaked smoked red snapper (trout makes an excellent substitution) 1/2 cup of Dukes mayonnaise 1/4 cup of goat yogurt (or sour cream or cream cheese if you eat cow dairy) 1/4 tsp of my mock Old Bay ™ seasoning 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce (not NSF) 1/2 teaspoon…

The Joy Of Cooking

My Birthday recently passed. Normally, it a time of reflection and goal setting. Did I accomplish the things I set out to accomplish? Did I move my family forward in life? Did I take advantage of opportunities to be fully present with those I love? What could I have done more of? What should I…