Some favorite dishes are fading fast from restaurant menus. But why?

Apparently, tastes change over time and, as is the case in this day and age, we simply don’t want to take the time for complicated recipes and cooking techniques.

An article at TheDailyMeal.com tells us about 11 menu items quickly disappearing. Two of which are Beef Stroganoff (yum!) and Salisbury Steak (double yum).

Sad, but the beautiful thing is . . . we can still make these dishes at home! And I don’t know about you, but I still do!

I love to use this Sweet Vidalia ground beef when I make Salisbury Steak. I mean, come on, the onions are already in it! Of course, you can use regular ground beef also and add your own onions to make it just the way you like.

Don’t depend on restaurants to dictate what “trends” you’ll be eating. Cook your favorites and let these classics live on!

Here’s one Beef Stroganoff recipe to try at home and here’s another.

Need to know how to cook a fab Salisbury Steak? Try this yummy recipe.

Read about all the disappearing menu items here and resolve to keep them alive in your home! I know I will!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

This video shows us how to make a simple and quick steak dinner for Valentine’s Day.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s coming up soon! Seriously, we’ve gotta plan now to make the day special.

Watch and you might just learn something new to try for your special one. And that’s the best gift ever.

I know I couldn’t think of anything better than a steak made for me by my honey.

Watch and try it out this Valentine’s Day for your sweetie!

It’s Meat Week! It’s Meat Week! All week!

What does that mean? Why, a weeklong celebration of barbecued meats. January 27-February 3.

No, I did not make this up. Someone else beat me to it.

It’s 8 nights of BBQd meats each night. A party with meat. I think it’s no coincidence that the week culminates on Super Bowl Sunday, do you?

And what could be better?

I’ve often felt there should be some sort of official recognition of all that is right about meat. And here it is — Meat Week!

Check the Meat Week website to see if there’s an official celebration scheduled in your city. If not, start your own. It’s not hard! Just invite people to eat meat with you!

You can read all about the origins of Meat Week on the site and find out ways you can get involved. But, really, your participation through the eating of meat is what it’s all about.

Check it out and enjoy the week . . . I know I will!

Photo courtesy of MeatWeek.com.