Stewed Beef with Cranberries
There isn’t any kind of special story about this recipe…I kinda just felt like cooking something weird yesterday. I was raiding the fridge and saw bag of cranberries tucked away in one of the drawers. Even though we don’t usually associate January with cranberries, I thought it would still be fun make...
Bacon & Apple Meatloaf
As many of you might know, my brother lives in Hoboken, NJ. He’s been home since Thanksgiving, either working from his room, eating all the ice cream in the house, or celebrating his friend getting married. Well, whenever he comes home for the weekend (and actually sticks around for dinner), my mom...
Mango Meatballs
This recipe is a summertime twist on a classic. I mix tomatoes fresh from the garden, tropical mangos, and crisply clean herbs with lean ground meat…just a few seasonings later and you have a delicious and light meatball! Right before I stick them in the oven, I like to roll each meatball...
Slow Cooked Beef and Onions
Everyone has a busy schedule, that’s nothing new. But what do you do when you want a succulent meal, have no cash, and no desire to cook after work? This recipe is something you can throw in your slow cooker, go to work, come home and eat immediately. I got the idea...
Marinated Argentine Steak Sandwich
I had some time to marinate a steak the other day, so I figured I would do an Argentine inspired steak sandwich. The steak is moist, quickly cooked, and done in an instant. The chimichurri is used as both a marinade and a sauce for this succulent sandwich. As I was photographing...
Garlic Butter Steak
My brother is a meat and potatoes type of guy, so even though the rest of my family doesn’t eat much red meat, I sometimes surprise him with a steak. This recipe yields an incredibly juicy piece of meat. The thing is…it’s so simple to make, All the recipe involves is sear...
Shepherd’s Pie
Grocery stores seem to get better and better every year. For example, you can easily find any assortment of ground meat varieties that can help elevate your dish to a great level! Take Shepherd’s Pie – traditionally with just beef, but when you add the salty and savory additions of pork and...
Meatball Sub
Leftovers are inevitable when you cook for your family, therefore it’s always important to figure out how to use up said leftovers! For example, take meatballs…you can easily turn this into a delicious and well rounded meal. Since my brother doesn’t usually eat many vegetables, I like to sneak in some pan...
Perciatelli and Meatballs
There’s something about meatballs that make you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. It’s a comfort classic that the entire family can enjoy. These meatballs are so soft and juicy on the inside…but have a deceptively crunchy outside. I like serving it with perciatelli – a thick hearty pasta in the...
