Tag: Dinner

Sesame Ginger Flank Steak

Sesame Ginger Flank Steak

This Sesame Ginger Flank Steak was a new twist on a favorite that was well worthwhile. We lucked into some prime grade flank steak at our local butcher shop and wanted to highlight it with something special. Mike put on his thinking cap, got out 

Pork Chorizo Burger

Pork Chorizo Burger

Pork Chorizo Burger and Lime Jalapeno slaw was an intriguing idea but something totally new to me. I love burgers, but I have always defaulted to a beef patty, maybe with some bacon in the mix. Grilled burgers are my standard and that’s the method 

Quick and Easy Nachos

Quick and Easy Nachos

Quick and Easy Nachos are a weeknight win for everyone in the house. For me, they’re a go to when I don’t have creative inspiration or energy. If there’s some leftover steak, taco meat, or chicken we have a 10-15 minute meal. Nachos can be 

Creamy Beefy Noodles

Creamy Beefy Noodles

Creamy Beefy Noodles, not a fancy name or a fancy dish. It is easy, quick, and comforting for a great weeknight dinner. Spice it up if you’d like, or keep it mild. Plus, this versatile one dish recipe can include as many vegetables or as 

Granny’s Jon Marzetti

Granny’s Jon Marzetti

Granny’s Jon Marzetti is a go-to weeknight dinner when we’re out of ideas or short on time. Easy, quick, and always tasty, it has been a favorite for years. It can be lightened up with more vegetables and spiced up with chilies, and it makes 

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Mushroom Risotto without most of the hands on stirring but with all of the texture? It’s true! The perfect combination of flavors, textures, and as simple as I could imagine. Of course, I had to personalize the recipe to get the flavors I was 

Classic Beef Borscht

Classic Beef Borscht

Beef Borscht is a classic Eastern European beet based soup. Made either with or without meat, this is a hearty soup with a sweet and tangy flavor. Just like our family favorite recipes, most families in Eastern Europe have their own take on this classic. 

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes are over-the-top indulgent. I don’t remember to make them very often, but when I do it’s such a treat. With a little preparation ahead of time they’re so simple and it’s easy to make some extras for the freezer or another meal 

Cioppino

Cioppino

With a nod to our Northern California roots, we gave this hearty Cioppino a shot. We celebrated my dad’s birthday in December and thought we’d try something out of the ordinary. It’s surprisingly easy, don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients! It 

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

This Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a new addition that will be in regular rotation in the future. We were searching for a different shrimp preparation and found this recipe by The Recipe Critic and what a find! I was salivating from the start