Shepherd's/Cottage Pie is a simple dish, one my husband really enjoys! Hearty, filling, and perfect for a cold winter's day. But do you know the difference between Shepherd's Pie and Cottage Pie? While they are both comprised of ground meat and veggies in gravy topped by mashed potatoes, Shepherd's Pie is made with lamb, while … Continue reading Cottage Pie
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Our Favorite Bacon Cheeseburger
There are no wrong ways to make a good burger! And you don't have to go out to a restaurant to find a great one. Just prep a few of your favorite toppings, grill up those patties, toast up those buns, and ENJOY! This is our favorite way to enjoy a classic burger on the … Continue reading Our Favorite Bacon Cheeseburger
Onion and Thyme Reduction for Grilled Steaks
Vegetarians and vegans, click away, because I love steak. I mean I love steak! Since subscribing to a monthly meat delivery service, we've had the pleasure of grilling a great cut of steak at least once a week. We prefer NY Strips or Flat Iron Steaks, and this is our absolute favorite way to prepare … Continue reading Onion and Thyme Reduction for Grilled Steaks
Slow Cooker Steak Tips in Gravy
Sometimes you need - or just want - a hands-off dinner that cooks itself while you're busy. Slow cookers and pressure cookers are excellent for this! And an excellent, hard-to-screw-up slow cooker dish is steak tips in gravy. Steak tips offer some cost flexibility. They either come from the tip of the very delicious and … Continue reading Slow Cooker Steak Tips in Gravy
Shepherd’s Pie
One day, in the middle of the heat of summer, my husband turned to me and uncharacteristically asked for Shepherd's Pie for dinner. I had never made it before - never even attempted it - and yet, the request had been made. So despite the heat, I turned on the oven and whipped this up … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
Charcuterie Bento Box Lunch
Taking homemade lunches on the go with you can be a great way to save money and calories, but if you're like me, you get tired of sandwiches pretty quickly. Time to think outside of the box, or perhaps this time, inside...the bento box! One day, I had a thought: why couldn't a charcuterie board … Continue reading Charcuterie Bento Box Lunch
Korean Beef Bowls
Do you love beef but are looking to incorporate more veggies into your diet? Try beef bowls! This tasty combination of protein and vegetables is tossed in a delicious sauce and served over rice, making a complete, easy, and delicious meal! Korean Beef Bowls(Original recipe: Damn Delicious) 1/4 C brown sugar, packed1/4 C soy sauce2 … Continue reading Korean Beef Bowls
Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef was one of my earliest successful meals when I was first learning to cook; so long ago, in fact, I don't recall where I originally got the recipe. If you're a beginner in the kitchen, give this one a try! But don't let the simplicity of this dish fool you; it's one that … Continue reading Mongolian Beef
Garlic and Rosemary Rub for Roast Lamb
Are you looking for the best rosemary and garlic rub for lamb? Loin, chop, leg; the cut doesn't matter. This rub will take it to the next level! I've been roasting lamb for years, and while it has always been tasty, this rub makes it phenomenal. The secret: mince that garlic to within an inch … Continue reading Garlic and Rosemary Rub for Roast Lamb
Signature Mainstay Beef Stroganoff
I spent years searching for an exceptional Beef Stroganoff recipe that did not use canned soup as a base ingredient. However, of all the many options floating around the internet, I tried most of them, and they were all disappointing. They weren't bad, but they weren't good, either. Until I found Vikalinka. She's Russian, so … Continue reading Signature Mainstay Beef Stroganoff
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