Savory Meatballs are great for many dishes. There are good enough by themselves and serve as the star in many different kinds of meatball dishes.

Using the right kind of beans can make all the difference in the world with chili. Most use kidney beans, but I find that small red and black turtle beans are much better for this fall and winter time treat.

This olive salad is so delicious, you will forget about mayonnaise and mustard on your sandwiches. This is an olive salad for a Muffaletta but it can be used on any sub sandwich, crackers, or French bread as an appetizer.

Mushrooms add a nice earthy side dish to most red meats. These are easy to make and if you like mushrooms, you will love them.

As the cool months of the year start to roll in, I long for the comfort of rich gravies, noodles, and beef. The richness of the need and gravy along with the filling noodles, make me feel good all winter. The dish is so simple, all you simply have to do is add the Batch Beef Stew Meat to cooked egg noodles and you are set.

In Atlanta, we have the world’s largest drive-in restaurant called The Varsity.  Chili slaw dogs are one of my favorite items at this restaurant, and the recipes I have get me very close to my Varsity experience.

Chili dogs are really a step above regular hotdogs. With the right chili, your family and guests will be asking for more.