By Kristin Helwig
This traditional Irish stew is just so hearty and comforting. When you need something easy at the end of the day. All made in one pot and in about 45 minutes. Tender beef is stewed together with Guinness beer, beef stock and root vegetables with …
I have been learning how to make udon noodles for years and this traditional Japanese method is so fun to make especially with the kids! If you have some extra time there really is something so satisfying about making your own homemade noodles, using only …
Thinly sliced seared beef with a sweet and smoky red pepper romesco sauce, peppery arugula and lots of melted provolone cheese. I know it may sound different but trust me this is a special little sandwich here. The steak is generously seasoned, really thinly sliced, …
This spice blend is a big favorite around here. I had to make extra just to keep in a jar. It will last in an air tight container for months but I guarantee it won’t last that long. It’s bold and spicy and would be …
I am currently obsessed with these tacos! Marinated beef with lots of dried peppers, spices and tomatoes, the beef is slow braised until it just pulls apart. The corn tortillas are dipped in the chili consummé, gently pan fried until crispy and golden and filled …
If you’ve never had Korean BBQ before this is so inviting! It’s a great way to bring family and friends around the table. Marinated beef ribeye or short ribs, thinly sliced and grilled around a table loaded up in lettuce wraps and it’s really all …
Korean Beef Tacos! These are going to be on repeat over here! The beef is so tender from the Asian marinade the pears help tenderize it a little bit, and add sweetness. Then since the meat is already sliced you just throw it in the …
Birria Tacos are also known as wet tacos. The beef is marinated in adobo sauce and then braised low and slow until it just pulls apart so beautifully. The corn tortillas are then dipped into the braising liquid and quickly pan fried to get a …
Now that it’s getting so cold outside all I crave is warm delicious comforting food. What is seriously better than warmly herb spiced meatballs and a rich buttery gravy along whipped mashed potatoes. They can also be a perfect appetizer for the holidays coming up …
So I’ve been on a real pasta kick lately!! I just got a new pasta cookbook and got totally inspired for this dish! This beef ragu is simmered for about 45 minutes, traditionally the longer the better! But all the flavors just merry together and …
Beef stroganoff is one of those classics from back in the 1970’s, cream of mushroom soup, tender stewed beef and wide egg noodles. I alway feel a little nostalgic with this dish. It just brings me back to childhood. My mom would always make this …
This is such a comforting dish when it’s cold outside. The beef is slow roasted with a bunch of herbs and vegetables and then gently pulled apart and tossed with a little au jus and pappardelle. It makes the whole house just smell so …
After having Louie a little over a month ago, it’s definitely hard to get back into the kitchen and think about anything other than baby. I can’t wait until he can help me in the kitchen. He is just the light of our lives. …
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up what better way to celebrate than with a little Irish Guinness beef stew. Pure comfort! The longer it cooks the richer it gets and the beef just gets more tender and melts in your mouth. It will keep …
Happy Oktoberfest everyone! What better way to celebrate the German heritage by going to Germany in your own kitchen. I marinated the beef overnight in red wine and red wine vinegar with herbs and spices to give it that sour, tangy taste. It’s rich …
Chimichurri beef fajitas or tacos are such an easy go to around here. I just recently figured out an awesome recipe to make homemade flour tortillas. I add a couple of spices in them to make them so flavorful. They are so much better than the …
