Food is our common ground, a universal experience. ~ James Beard

Pasta Bolognese
© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

Bolognese is the original meat sauce from which our American beef pasta sauces are derived. But comparing the real thing with what most of us are familiar with is like comparing a Mercedes to a Saturn, they both accomplish the same purpose but the Mercedes does it much more luxuriously. Also, a true Bolognese is a more a ragu (stew) than a sauce where the liquid flavors the meat rather than the reverse. This is another of those recipes better on day two so this recipe produces enough for leftovers. Recipe here...

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Mushroom Minute Steaks

© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

I've been making this recipe for Mushroom Minute Steaks for at least 35 years. It only takes about 25 minutes from prep to eating - which is just enough time to zap some frozen peas or corn or to toss a salad. Dale's Steak Sauce is available in grocery stores all over the country and has a distinctly Asian character (soy sauce is a key ingredient). If I happen to have an open bottle of red wine I'll usually add a splash of it to the pan. Recipe here...

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© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

Recipe here...

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