This is a fantastic dinner when you don’t have a lot of time to prep. Ingredients Pork Loin – 2-3 lb 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 Tbsp sambal oelek 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Pat the pork loin dry and…
Author: Chef Melissa Rae
Ina Garten’s Weeknight Bolognese
This was a family favorite that I discovered on the Food Network site. Easy to make and goes well with really any preferred pasta – we have had it with shells, bow ties, and thin spaghetti. Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/weeknight-bolognese-recipe-1924746 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta 1 pound lean ground beef…
Spicy Tamale Pie
Wow-za! This savory recipe packs some serious flavor. The corn bread brings a little sweetness to its salty and spicy counterparts. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 pound ground beef 1 diced large poblano/jalapeno pepper (your choice) 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (we used Restaurant Style Medium Tostitos brand) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper ½…
Nana’s Sugared Pecans
Great for a snack or a salad topper, these sugared pecans always hit the spot! Ingredients: 2 lbs pecans 1 egg white 1 tbsp water 1 cup white sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt Directions: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt in one bowl. In a second bowl whisk egg…
Chef Simeon’s Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade peanut butter is one of the easiest things we’ve made recently. The process requires patience, note that it requires a food processor: 2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp honey Combine ingredients in the food processor on high – it will eventually turn into a ball (this is not when its…
Black Pepper Beef
The black pepper on this has elevated my typical crock pot roast! It’s been a hit with the family too! Ingredients: Eye of the Round Beef 1 tbsp kosher salt 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsps whole black peppercorn, crushed 1 tbsp fresh blak pepper 3 sage leaves 3 sprigs rosemary…
Crunchy Ginger Soba Noodles
My husband and I have a love of soba noodles, it started with watching a Youtube video of someone hand making the noodles. So of course when I saw this recipe in the New York Times, I had to try it out. The crunchy mix on the top might be a repeat for other recipes,…
Beef Bourguignon
Ingredients: 2lbs Chuck Roast cubed 2 tbsps oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 carrots, cut into half moons 1 stalk celery cut into half moons 1 yellow onion diced 3 cloves garlic 2 tbsps tomato paste 1 1/2 cups red wine 1/2 cup beef broth 3 sprigs thyme 1 sprig rosemary 2 tbsp butter softened…
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 1/2lbs Potatoes peeled & sliced thin 1 yellow onion sliced 3/4 stick butter 1 tbsp diced chives kosher salt black pepper Directions: Add potatoes to pot of water and bring to boil. Cook about 8-10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain water and let cool. In a pan melt 2 tbsps butter and cook…
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
Chickpeas, cumin and chicken, oh my! This recipe is easy to prep and a delicious weeknight dinner when you don’t have the energy for something more complicated. Ingredients: 3 pounds bone in chicken Kosher Salt Black Pepper 4 tbsps lemon juice 2 tsps ground turmeric 1 can garbanzo/chickpeas – drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1…
