Category: Beef
Cheeseburger Frittata
With four backyard chickens, if I don’t make eggs for a week, we end up with a fridge full of eggs! A frittata is the perfect way to… Read More »
Grilled Steak Salad
One of my go-to “fast food” meals, is this grilled steak salad. Typically, I use leftover flank steak, purchased from a grass-fed beef stand at our local farmers… Read More »
Grass-Fed Beef & Brown Rice Stuffed 8-Ball Zucchini
This recipe was inspired by some very novel and quite beautiful 8-ball zucchini I found strolling the aisles of Kegel’s Produce. These orbs were so pretty, I almost… Read More »
Grilled Flank Steak with Greeked-Out Gorgonzola and Tomato Salsa
In many ways, flank steak is the perfect entree after a busy day. The prep and cook times are mere minutes, the flavor is outstanding, and leftovers… Read More »
Meatloaf Pizza Subs
I really love leftovers…especially when they can be reinvented to make a fun, easy, and completely new dinner! This was a raving success and something I will definitely… Read More »
Roasted Veggie Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze
Meatloaf is one of those meals that I make a little differently each time. The possibilities are endless and you can hardly go wrong: fresh herbs, oats,… Read More »
Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops with Pineapple Mint Salsa
We are on vacation, visiting my parents in sunny California for the kids’ spring break. It’s a real treat. Even more of a treat is getting to spend… Read More »
Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
This dish has it all…crunchy veggies, savory protein, satisfying noodles, and a flavorful sauce which provides exceptional flavor. Of course, there’s the fun factor, too: Roll it… Read More »
Jen’s Incredible Baked Meatballs
I have recipes everywhere…a shelfful of cookbooks, two boxes with recipe cards, and countless pages torn from magazines, newspapers…and so many slips of paper with my own hand-written… Read More »
Grass-Fed Beef and Lentil Soup
A hearty soup that’s also healthy–perfect for a cold winter’s night or when you need a little comfort food. I think leftovers are great if they don’t taste… Read More »

The Fountain Avenue Kitchen was my grandmother’s kitchen, the kitchen where I first pulled up a stool and watched the magic of turning basic, fresh ingredients into culinary wonders. Through today’s Fountain Avenue Kitchen, I hope to inspire people to try a new recipe, learn a new technique and eat more vegetables and wholesome grains ... but still enjoy a little dessert now and then. Pull up your chair and join me in the Fountain Avenue Kitchen!
