Flavorful Beef Rouladen

Beef Rouladen, spatzle and red cabbage My family loves German food. We always get super excited when traveling if we find a German restaurant. I want to expand my knowledge of German cooking, but is hard not to make our favorites. My kids most frequently ask for sauerbraten, but these beef rouladen are a closeContinueContinue reading “Flavorful Beef Rouladen”

Beef Ragu and Bechamel Lasagna

Beef Ragu and Bechamel Lasagna This recipe is not your traditional ricotta based lasagna and it doesn’t even really resemble that dish. I am telling you though, it is the BEST lasagna I have ever had. I don’t even remember where this recipe came from, but after the first time I made it that wasContinueContinue reading “Beef Ragu and Bechamel Lasagna”

Cheeseburger Quesadillas

Cheeseburger Quesadillas with fries and broccoli Cheeseburger quesadillas are a great quick weeknight meal when you don’t want to spend more than 20 minutes or so on dinner. I love to make a big complicated recipe a lot of the time, because I truly enjoy cooking. But there are still some days where I justContinueContinue reading “Cheeseburger Quesadillas”

Crispy Fish Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Fish Tacos If we go out for dinner and fish tacos are on the menu, I’m probably going to order them. I like both the fried and non fried versions, especially if they come with a good sauce. My family really likes meat, so it can be tough to make meals that are seafood orContinueContinue reading “Crispy Fish Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce”

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Salt and Pepper Tofu I love pretty much any salt and pepper seafood dish. The combo of salt, Sichuan pepper, hot peppers and herbs is so good. This salt and pepper tofu from Wok of Life is equally delicious. Where do you all stand on tofu? Personally I absolutely love it. It is so amazinglyContinueContinue reading “Salt and Pepper Tofu”

Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and Gravy I’ve mentioned before my habit of making breakfast for dinner when I’m in the mood for easy cooking or a change of pace. One of our favorite breakfast dinners is biscuits and gravy. There is just something about the combination of a hot flaky biscuit and creamy sausage gravy that is heaven.ContinueContinue reading “Biscuits and Gravy”

Beef and Onion Stir Fry

My kids had afternoon appointments today, so I knew I needed something super quick to make for dinner after. This beef and onion stir fry is another recipe from Woks of Life, which I have mentioned before. I have loved everything I have made from their site so far. This is a super simple dish.ContinueContinue reading “Beef and Onion Stir Fry”

Balsamic Braised Short Ribs + Mashed Potatoes

Balsamic Short Ribs These fantastic balsamic braised short ribs are another one of my family’s favorite meals. The subtle sweetness of the balsamic vinegar creates a uniquely delicious gravy when slow cooked along with the short ribs, red wine and beef broth. I pretty much always serve these over some creamy mashed potatoes because theContinueContinue reading “Balsamic Braised Short Ribs + Mashed Potatoes”

Street Cart Chicken and Rice

Street Cart Chicken and Rice This street cart chicken and rice is one of my favorite dinner recipes, because everyone likes it. There is something about the combo of hot chicken and rice and cold lettuce and tomato with creamy garlic sauce that is just perfection. It is a pretty straight forward recipe in termsContinueContinue reading “Street Cart Chicken and Rice”