Category: entree
pineapple chicken fried rice
I will say it is pretty nice that my daughter has been making a couple of dinners a week for the last few weeks. I love cooking but getting a little break here and there is pretty cool. I mean even if I didn’t write a weekly food blog and ... more
Read moreSlow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
So easy and so flavorful! Cooked low + slow in the crockpot. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more! Traditionally made in an underground oven (just saw this on 911 Lone Star), barbacoa meat (usually beef, sheep or goat) is a classic Mexican dish left to cook undisturbed overnight until ... more
Read moreStewed pork butternut squash and walnut gremolata
Now this is a recipe my daughter made a couple of weeks ago; a recipe she got from a cookbook called cook beautiful. Pork shoulder does not spring to mind beautiful. We usually end up shredding it and dousing it in BBQ sauce; which makes for a fantastic sandwich don’t ... more
Read morechicken parmesan sliders
What are your plans for the big game later today? Being from New England and a Patriots fan my whole life I could be bitter that Tom Brady left us or I can be on board with rooting for him since he is without a doubt one of the best ... more
Read moreBest Ever Steak and Eggs
So quick, easy, and fancy pants without any of the hard work! Served with the most amazing herb sauce. SO SO GOOD. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And whether you need a super easy (yet incredibly fancy) dish to whip up for that special someone or you just ... more
Read moreshort rib ragu
It’s a whopping 14′ F out there this morning and with the wind it says it “feels like” -2′ F. Looks like it will be another inside day for me, seems to be a lot of those. I do have one more puzzle to open and there will be football ... more
Read moreEasy Baked Meatballs
The ONLY meatball recipe you need! The meatballs come out so perfect and so tender. Serve on pasta, polenta, or subs! Homemade, super tender, super hearty meatballs. IS THERE ANYTHING BETTER? No, the answer to that is always no. Yes, I sometimes grab those Trader Joe’s mini meatballs in the ... more
Read moreHomemade Pizza Dough
So much easier to make than you think, and it’s such a game-changer! Perfect for pizza night and it’s freezer-friendly! If you have not tried homemade pizza dough yet, this is it for you guys. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s foolproof. And it makes two pizza balls so you ... more
Read moreBrown Butter Scallops
Cook the most perfect scallops every. single. time. So fast and easy to make (just 5 ingredients) yet so so fancy! A fancy night in. NYE. Monday night. Thursday lunch. COVID-date-night… Yes, THIS is exactly what you need. Perfectly seared scallops with all the foamy butter, garlic and fresh thyme. ... more
Read moreGarlic Rosemary Beef Tenderloin
Cooked low + slow, this is the most perfect (and only way to cook) tenderloin! So easy, so tender, so good. I know the holidays look a little different this year. But there’s no reason why you still can’t make a banging tenderloin recipe for your holiday dinner. With the ... more
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