We have been making this for years (probably like 1982-83). It came from one of those little recipe leaflets on the Spice Islands brand spice rack. We tried it and obviously liked it.
Of course, there are Joe ramifications. I don’t add tomatoes, and use more beef bouillon (actually, I use Beef Better Than Bouillon) instead of salt. And, when David isn’t home, we add the mushrooms (Baby Bella’s are really nice).
Here is the recipe:
Just before the final step:
And of course … you must Flambé. Did I mention another Joe ramification was adding a bit more warmed brandy than the recipe calls for?
Now, that is festive enough to serve for Spanokopita!
