This casserole brings back memories not only of Thanksgiving green bean casserole, but also of a lovely little dish that my mom used to make called Tater Tot Casserole. Remember it? I know that many of you do! It had tater tots, canned mushroom soup, and ground beef...
These steaks are hearty, have rich and satisfying flavors, and are easy to make. But this recipe wasn’t planned. It was a by-chance happening one day as I spun around in a circle in my kitchen, grabbing different ingredients. You never know when the results will be...
This elegant yet simple recipe was featured on the US Wellness Meats website when I was lucky enough to have been selected as one of their featured chefs, which means that this steak is sort of a celebrity. You can make this star-studded meal anytime if you make it...
This amazingly flavorful burger was inspired by my local Whole Foods. There are days when I’m standing at the meat counter at 5:00 p.m. staring longingly at all the pre-prepped foods, wishing they were not breaded or didn’t contain sugar or canola oil. In this...
One of the easiest ways to create a delectable sauce for meats with little effort is to utilize all-fruit, no-sugar-added jams from your local natural food store. Or better yet, make your own! Apricot jam is one of my favorites, and it goes amazingly well with chicken...
My kiddos love meatballs! This is a good thing because they’re easy to whip up, and they make great leftovers for school lunches in a Thermos. Since I love finding shortcuts in the kitchen, I bake these delicious orbs of goodness on parchment-lined baking sheets,...
TUFFING INGREDIENTS 1 TBSP coconut oil¾ cup chopped raw pecans2 stalks celery, diced (about ½ cup)¼ cup chopped fresh parsley3 medium carrots, diced (about ¾ cup)¾ cup diced white or yellow onion2 cloves garlic, mincedPinch of sea saltPinch of freshly ground black...
The sauce for this chicken is so scrumptious that I caught my husband eating it by the spoonful! It’s also versatile since it’s great on pork and fish too. Sometimes a weeknight cook’s best tool is a flavor-packed sauce that is easy to make and works with many dishes....
I really love the combination of crunchy macadamia nuts, fragrant basil, and sweet honey in this chicken. The topping can be temperamental when applying it to the chicken, but don’t worry—even the ugly pieces will taste amazing! CRUST 1½ cups raw macadamia nuts½ cup...
The name of this classic means “bone with a hole” in Italian. What the name doesn’t tell you is that the hole is full of some really tasty bone marrow. The name doesn’t say anything about what kind of meat to use. Traditionally, this dish is made with veal. We have...
