Recipes for Real Life
Welcome to our collection of recipes featuring beef as an ingredient.
Have you ever dreamed of making the classic French dish Boeuf Bourguignon at home, maybe even tackling a Julia Child recipe, but felt completely intimidated by the idea? I get it. I adore Julia, but let’s be honest, many of her recipes are a labor of love. That’s why I’ve been making this slow cooker …
In my cuisine research for this homemade chili post, I learned that chili has a Tex-Mex origin. And that chili in Texas is traditionally made without beans. I am delighted by this new-to-me info. Let me share why. I have avoided beans for as long as I can remember. Which meant I avoided chili. I …
If I could only have three knives in my kitchen, it would be these three: Paring Knife This used to be my go-to knife in the kitchen. I used it for peeling, chopping, slicing, and utility even when what I was working with was too big for this small knife. Nowadays, its primary functions in …
This post contains affiliate links. Learn more here. Pub-style cottage pie is a variation of traditional shepherd’s pie. Cottage pies have been a staple meal in English and European culture since at least the 18th century. Both cottage and shepherd’s pies have a ground meat and vegetables layer topped with mashed potatoes. All of which …
This quick and easy pasta recipe for rigatoni with meatballs is one of my go-to weeknight dinners. Especially when I want a meal that provides leftovers for later in the week. This recipe is fast and simple enough to make even on a slightly busy weeknight. And then I can plan for the leftovers to …