Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, pho soup is a staple at densely populated Vietnamese restaurants across the region. So of course – my favorite thing being a homebody and drinking copious amounts of wine with the sous chef and our dog-child – why go to a restaurant, when you can make it right…
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Mexican-Style Cauliflower “Rice” with Chorizo
NEW FAVORITE DINNER ALERTTT…. um, sorry for shouting, but the whole world should really here this (consider it a public service announcement…). This Mexican-style cauliflower “rice” is seriously so delicious – and I don’t even feel guilty for eating it [read: I’m allowed another glass of wine]. And if there’s a way to cut calories, make…
Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steaks in a Brandy & Rosemary Cream Sauce
My friends, this is one of my absolute favorite dinners – and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this has your special someone’s name written all over it. Listen, there’s no denying I am a huge fan of serving sauce with a side of protein. Yes, in that order. And I may or may…
Cheesy Meatball Skillet in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Oh, that skillet of golden, cheesy meatballs buried in a wondrously delicious tomato sauce? That’s just my portion. No big deal. Just don’t ask where the sous chef’s is… These meatballs are completely addicting. Oneeeee more won’t hurt [read: I’m in total denial. I was stuffed.]. But this one of those dishes that practically warms the…
Lebanese-Style Beef Kofta with Tzatziki
If you’re asking yourself what on earth beef kofta is, stop yourself right there. Walk run to the grocery store immediately, round up the ingredients for these babies, because this beautifully seasoned beef dish (often made with lamb, but the sous chef doesn’t ‘do lamb’ – the word lamb isn’t even allowed in our humble…
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
This is one of those recipes that has been on my bucket list. I know, most people are like, “I want to go to Thailand,” and “I want to go skydiving,” and I just want to drink red wine, and make fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-your-mouth short ribs. Can you blame me? The sous chef certainly didn’t. He…
Sweet Potato, Kale and Gouda-Parmesan Shepherd’s Pie
I really don’t want to throw the sous chef under the bus here, but I need to come clean with you: I recently told the sous chef I wanted to craft a delicious, kind of non-traditional Shepherd’s Pie recipe and he scoffed. Wrote it off. Wanted nothing to do with it. Well, my delightful sous…
Zesty Greek Meatballs with Summer Cucumber Tzatziki
The FLAVORS, my friends, the flavors. These little bundles of summer joy are nothing short of light and fresh with the perfect punch of zesty goodness. Let’s be honest: everyone loves a delicious meatball recipe mid-winter doused in cheesy, tomatoe-y delciousness – okay, maybe that’s just me, any time of year, really – but these Greek meatballs…
Beef Stew with Rosemary & Thyme
As much of America witnessed snow and freezing temperatures – on November 1st, I might add – I figured it was appropriate to warm up with a hearty and savory beef stew. First of all, the entire house smelled uh-maze-ing. Words just cannot do justice.
Spice-Rubbed Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Yes, yes, yes. To say I’ve been slacking on posting recipes would be a serious understatement. In my defense (okay, it doesn’t sound like much of one!) but I’ve been on vacation in the Dominican Republic with my now fiancé (a.k.a. the sous chef) – we are very excited! And to add to the whirlwind…