Small bite-size meatballs filled with plenty of Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese are combined with fresh vegetables and more cheese to make this Italian Herb Meatball Soup. I’m hopeful that if I keep making soups, chili and stews, winter will last here in the southwest for at least a few more weeks. With highs already in the 70s, the odds are slim that will happen, but I’m hopeful. For those of you in the colder and snow-filled parts of...
Lebanese Beef and Green Beans is a very simple recipe that packs a whole lot of flavor. Ground beef and onions are slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Fresh green beans are added and allowed to simmer for a few minutes before serving. Served with Garlic Smashed Potatoes, this meal was a simple and delicious way to get dinner on the table with a minimum of fuss. Lebanese Beef and Green BeansPlay Video My sister Jenny made Lebanese...
Korean Beef BulgogiPlay Video Flavorful marinated strips of fork-tender beef are served with crisp hot onions and peppers in this recipe for Beef Bulgogi. Bulgogi is one of the most well-known Korean foods and I’ve been making it at home for years now. I’ve tried some ridiculously complicated recipes with tons of special ingredients and nothing tasted right. I finally asked my friend, Shinae, if she had a bulgogi recipe for me to try and...
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a classic restaurant dish that is surprisingly easy to re-create at home. Tender strips of beef, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful sauce; it all comes together in just minutes. Better Than Takeout Beef & BroccoliPlay Video Chinese Beef and Broccoli Want to know a secret? Even food bloggers have a weakness for Chinese take-out. Some nights nothing hits the spot quite like a good takeout container of beef and...
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a creamy herb sauce filled with generous chunks of beef and slivers of mushroom. I love serving this stroganoff over thick pappardelle noodles or classic egg noodles. With a side of broccoli or green beans, this a dinner that everyone will love. In an attempt to pretend that fall has arrived here in the desert that I call home, I’ve cranked the a/c and embraced the hearty foods of colder weather. When I...
Spicy ground beef, black beans, and fresh spinach are piled onto crisp tostada shells to make these Beef, Black Bean, and Spinach Tostadas. They’re topped with plenty of melting cheese making them a favorite for the whole famil y. The first time I made these tostadas, my kids devoured them in barely five minutes and then asked if we could make them again the very next day. We’ve been making these on regular rotation for easy dinners...
From the very first bite, these Buttered Steak Bites with Mushrooms became an instant favorite for my whole family. This is the most tender steak you can imagine and my whole family goes nuts for it. I have two boys who aren’t the biggest fans of steak. (Yes, I know, it’s hard to imagine!) However, they dive right into these steak bites and always ask for seconds.Buttered Steak Bites with MushroomsPlay Video Served with Salt...
Play Video Enchiladas are a staple of my family dinner table. The basic Enchilada Recipe is easy, delicious, nourishing, and so versatile that you’ll never get bored of eating them. Today, I’m going to share some of our tried-and-true Enchilada Recipes and tips for whipping up tasty Mexican-inspired meals that your whole family will love. Enchilada Recipes An enchilada in its most basic sense is a corn tortilla wrapped around some kind of...
Southwestern Roast Beef is loaded with spicy flavors and cooked until tender enough to slice with a fork. Each juicy slice is rubbed with honey mustard and crusted with spices to create a roast beef recipe so delicious your family will eat up every bite without complaint. Barefeet In The Kitchen creator video with Mary YounkinPlay Video Roast Beef Roast beef is one of my favorite company meals. A few minutes prep work in advance...
The first time I made these Swedish Meatballs, my entire family declared them a favorite. They were immediately requested for a birthday dinner six months in the future and I was reminded multiple times, lest I forget. Six years later, these are still some of the best meatballs I have ever tasted. Swedish Meatballs I am so glad that I found these Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs over on my friend Sue’s website so many years ago....
