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”

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”

Steak Bites With Miso Ginger Dressing + Bok Choy and Rice

Steak bites with miso ginger dressing, bok choy and rice In addition to my son’s hospitalization, we have all have had covid these past two weeks except for my daughter. I can still smell and taste, but my husband and sons can’t. We were all so ready for homemade food after 3 weeks of notContinueContinue reading “Steak Bites With Miso Ginger Dressing + Bok Choy and Rice”

Barbacoa Burritos + Taqueria Style Jalapenos and Carrots

Barbacoa burritos We were fortunate enough to live out in California for 15 years in an area with amazing taquerias. When we first moved to North Carolina it was hard to find that style of Mexican food, but I am happy to say that there are totally amazing taqueria style Mexican food trucks all overContinueContinue reading “Barbacoa Burritos + Taqueria Style Jalapenos and Carrots”

Open Faced Steak Sandwiches with Parmesan Dressing

Open Faced Steak Sandwich My family loves steak. And sandwiches. And sourdough (my sourdough recipe and tips here). So these open faced steak sandwiches make everyone happy. Tender steak is layered on top of griddled sourdough and topped with parmesan mustard dressing, arugula, red onion, and some shaved parmesan. So yummy! I haven’t talked aContinueContinue reading “Open Faced Steak Sandwiches with Parmesan Dressing”

Burnt Ends Baked Potatoes

Burnt Ends Baked Potatoes We are celebrating Father’s Day a week early! My husband sent me a video of BBQ burnt ends baked potatoes a while back, so I decided to make it for him today. It is a crispy oven roasted potato, topped with cheese sauce, caramelized bbq burnt ends, and fried shallots onContinueContinue reading “Burnt Ends Baked Potatoes”

Swedish Meatballs on Homemade Egg Noodles

Swedish meatballs are a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love. You can’t get much more satisfying than meatballs in gravy over noodles. I make fairly traditional ones with a mix of ground beef and ground pork, cooked in beef broth based gravy, with sour cream to give that creaminess that makes this dishContinueContinue reading “Swedish Meatballs on Homemade Egg Noodles”