The stromboli that I make uses pre-made pizza dough. But bread dough can be used as well. Kids love this pizza creation and adults love the grown-up pizza creation. Also, I always have left-over mixture,...
Beef and vegetables baked in a delicious pie. Great for dinner and excellent warmed-up the next day as well. Other vegetables can be interchanged like celery, peas, etc. Two pounds ground beef can be substituted...
This pot pie is a meal, a simmering stew beneath a flaky crust. It will satisfy the heartiest appetite. You can use the milder flavored veal or lamb kidney instead of beef. You need not soak it overnight...
This recipe was created by trying to copy a steak pie made at the 'Butt and Ben' Scottish Bakery in Pickering, Ontario. My husband says it's better! You could also add 2 calf kidneys (well washed and de-veined...
This recipe is Eastern European in origin; being from Bosnia, my mom made this for me growing up and my whole family always looked forward to it! Serve with Balkan style yogurt for authenticity.
These are delicious meat turnovers made with delicately seasoned ground beef. You can use a pie crust from a mix, or make your own. These are great to freeze, and bake when you want a quick snack.
Solid ribsticking stuff, ideal for before, after, or during the game. Season flour with salt and pepper. If preferred, use 2 sheep kidneys instead of the ox kidney.
A quick meal the kids will love! Serve it in wedges topped with shredded lettuce and avocado slices. Delicious! Ground chuck is recommended for this recipe.
I grew up in a town that was filled with Wolgadeutsche, or Germans from Russia. Family members and friends of the family made these cabbage pockets, sometimes called Krautbrot or Bierocks. This is a perfect...
These taco pies are easier to handle than those regular tacos you need two hands to keep the the shells from cracking and the fillings from falling out. Pico de gallo and pepper Jack cheese round out the...
This is a main course dish. Add a green vegetable and a salad and you have a meal. Great for leftovers! You can use low-fat cheese to make this dish leaner.
Ground beef, onions, and cabbage wrapped in bread dough and then baked. Can be made smaller and served as an appetizer. We called these sandwiches Bierocks. I assume they must have originated in Europe...
These ground beef empanadas are always a hit at potlucks and picnics, even when lukewarm. Many of the specialty ingredients (sofrito, adobo, sazon, frozen empanada discs) can be bought in regular grocery...
My 12 year old daughter Deidra brought the basic recipe home from an after-school cooking class and I jazzed it up a bit! If you can't find a deep-dish pie crust, use 2 regular ones.
This was one of my favorite dishes growing up. I thought it was lost forever until I recently came across it in my mother's recipe collection. It's a reuben sandwich in a pie shell!
Pie pastry circles filled with feta cheese and a seasoned ground beef mixture for a wedding of savory sensations that is then baked to a golden finish. I make this when company comes over, and they all...
A browned ground beef, onion, garlic, and spaghetti sauce mixture is layered with cheeses and baked with crescent rolls on top. This recipe makes my kids jump for joy. When I tell them we are having this,...
This recipe combines ground beef with cheese and mixed vegetables and covered with a crispy, buttermilk crust. It takes a while to prepare, but it's worth it.
Satisfying ground beef mixed with onion, tomato soup, and cheddar cheese. This is a good meat pie to serve with a salad. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law. To make this pie lighter, use ground turkey...
This is a take on alcapurrias or empanadas de yuca, yuca and meat fritters. This is a little easier than making and cooking individually stuffed yuca patties, but just as tasty. I included a recipe for...
The inspiration for this tasty hand pie comes from a local German restaurant that serves an exceptional Red Reuben sandwich. They swap out sauerkraut for red cabbage on a traditional Reuben sandwich with...
It's a quick, easy meal that is very filling. Some people will also top it with regular taco toppings, i.e. lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, etc. It also is great as leftovers for lunches! Serve with taco...
Enjoy these individual beef Wellingtons with no regrets and no second thoughts! Perfectly cooked filet mignon topped with a rich, savory mushroom pate is wrapped in a crispy pastry crust and served on...