Usually all I want to eat during the winter is soups, and chilis. They're comforting, they warm me up, and they make great leftovers. Let's switch it up! How about some pot roast instead? This perfect pot roast checks all of my boxes. It's incredibly warming, and comforting, and it makes great leftovers. The chuck roast is fall-apart tender, the carrots are sweet and succulent, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I added mushrooms, which aren't always traditional in a pot roast … [Read more...]
The Best Beef Chili (with Beans)
This beef chili recipe is very special to me. It's based off of my Grandma's chili. Since I have such a great food memory (yes, it's a thing), I never forgot what a steaming bowl of grandma's chili tasted like. It was such a huge part of my childhood. Although, my grandma didn't write the recipe down, my mom told me the gist of how she made it. Making this beef chili has become a tradition of mine. Every year, once the days start to become shorter, and the temperature starts to dive, I … [Read more...]
Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Salami
If pasta salad doesn't scream summertime, than I don't know what does. Pasta salad is a summertime staple here in the Midwest. You can expect to see it served at picnics, backyard parties, pool parties, etc. Today, I am sharing my take on an Italian inspired pasta salad. It's got loads of Italian veggies and flavors, all dressed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette. It's ideal for any summertime party situation...or for an easy meal at home. Italian pasta salad is loaded with crunchy veggies, … [Read more...]
Traditional Irish Shepherd’s Pie
Happy first week of March. We've almost made it friends, we are almost to spring!!! And....IT IS ALMOST ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!! What better way to celebrate than with some good ol traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie?! If you've been following along for a while, you know that I go crazy for St. Patrick's Day because I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland while I was in College. The obsession with anything Irish has never left me. It was an experience that shaped who I am today. I … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Cabbage
This post was originally published on Robust Recipes in 2017. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy. I have shared a lot of recipes here on the blog, over 500. I give each recipe the care, and time it deserves to make it the best it can be, and then I release them out into the internet world; where they will hopefully be made, and shared by you lovelies. Then, I look at that recipe again when it's relevant to share on a social media channel depending on the … [Read more...]
Italian Polenta Bowl (30 Minutes)
You can turn just about anything into a healthy bowl these days. Literally pick any grain and throw some yummy stuff on top, and you've got an easy, yet fun meal. I have made several different bowls using quinoa or rice as the base: Greek quinoa bowls, Brussels sprouts eggplant Buddha bowls, and sofritas burrito bowls. Today, I am sharing my Italian polenta bowl recipe. Polenta is an underrated ingredient. It's quick and easy to make, it's cheap, it's healthy, it's filling, and it's … [Read more...]
Steak with Mushroom Sauce (30 Minutes)
Valentine's Day is next week!!! It's on a Friday this year! Do you have your reservation made? If not, no worries, I've got you covered. A special homemade dinner that only takes 30 minutes to make, and only requires 1 pan?!?! YES! That's how we roll on Valentine's Day date night in. Because who wants to spend a bunch of time cooking a meal followed by a bunch of time spent doing a ton of dishes? Not me. I want to sit down with my husband, sip at some wine, and enjoy a nice relaxing … [Read more...]
Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana Soup
This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have re-photographed the pictures, tweaked the recipe, and updated the post to make it a better user experience for you. Enjoy! Zuppa toscana soup, you know the one. The one from Olive Garden. Zuppa toscana soup and I go way back. I used to eat at Olive Garden a lot growing up and this soup was always one of my favorite meals to order. I made a dairy free zuppa tozccana soup a few years ago and it has continued to fill me dreams … [Read more...]
Loaded Steak Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing
It's no secret that I enjoy a good entree salad. I will almost always choose an entree salad over a cheeseburger, sandwich, or pizza when eating out at a restaurant...if I know that the salad will actually be good! I love choosing those feel-good, veggie-forward meals at a restaurant over a greasy sandwich. Have you guys been to Granite City Brewery? We have one in town and they have a large menu with with a lot of good food. A mix of sandwiches, flat breads, pasta dishes, entrees … [Read more...]
Easy Beef Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Nothing says spring like a good crunchy, lite lettuce wrap. Agree? These Asian inspired beef lettuce wraps are the perfect thing to enjoy on a sunny evening on your porch or patio. May I recommend a little red wine or chilled white wine if it's hot? Tender strips of steak sauteed with a tasty sweet, salty, and slightly spicy sauce. Plus plenty of veggies: meaty mushrooms, tender onions, crunchy red peppers, and green onions. All of that is stuffed inside a refreshing lettuce leaf and topped … [Read more...]
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