Grown-up Sloppy Joes
There’s a reason that people love comfort food. You know- the good stuff. The foods that you ate as a kid and still kind of love as an adult. You know what that reason is? It’s delicious.
Meat
Beef Brisket Tacos
Ah, April. Or, as I like to call it, the month where all I want is for it to be July already so I can eat corn on the cob and cheeseburgers straight from the grill. In Chicago, we’ve seen an absolutely gorgeous April, with …
Pork Ragu over Creamy Polenta
When someone says that a recipe is idiot-proof, it’s usually for one of two reasons. Either the recipe is so unbelievably simple that you can’t screw it up OR while it does have several steps and ingredients, it’s very forgiving of any shenanigans you throw …
The Perfect Pork Tenderloin
Ok, so I know it’s December and all, and everything is all about mulled wine and Christmas cookies and over-the-top pot-luck casseroles. But the thing is, let’s be reasonable. We all still have to eat dinner. And if you’re like me, you might want something …
Pork Chops with Apples, Onion, and Thyme
A lot of quick meals happen in this house. Have I mentioned that there are TWO tiny little humans here who both need my completely undivided attention, without fail, about twenty minutes before we should be eating dinner? It’s perfectly delightful I assure you, but …
Pork Burgers with Apple and Brie
I really love a good burger. Who doesn’t? Based on lots of the recipes I see on the web and in cookbooks, even vegetarians love burgers, albeit ones made out of black beans or quinoa or all kind of interesting things. There is something about …
Turkey and Zucchini Burgers with Green Onion and Cumin
I’ve been holding out on you. I’m sorry. These burgers are one of the best things we’ve been eating over the past several months, and I’ve made them many times. They’re one of the things we like so much that I made multiple batches and …
Beef Meatballs with Fava Beans and Lemon
You may have noticed by now that when it comes to preparing meat, I have a tendency to grind it up, mix it with other yummies, and shape it into a ball, patty, loaf, or burger. What can I say? Using ground meat is so …
German Frikadellen
This recipe falls under the category of “things that wouldn’t really occur to me to post on the blog”. It’s definitely not fancy, or from the New York Times, or one of those artichoke-bacon-spinach combos that people are always going crazy for. It’s pretty basic, …