Empanadas are one of my favorite types of hand pies, and these Ground Beef Empanadas are a unique take on a traditional meal. Use puff pastry as a shortcut. and get cooking! Ground Beef Empanadas Easy dinners are my jam these days. With a full work schedule and a really full house – I just …
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Rib Roasts are a special treat that I love to treat my family to a few times a year. Cooking these large, expensive roasts can be intimidating, but don’t let it be! Oven Baked Prime Rib Roasts are super easy. Oven Baked Prime Rib Roast Rib roasts are really easy to make – but they …
Easy and delicious meal that turns very inexpensive ingredients into something…more. Hamburger steaks with Onion Gravy will turn into one of your family’s favorite meals. This post was originally published here on OWYD in January 2011. Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy Once upon a time, I was a newlywed and a new mom. We lived …
One pot meals are my favorite for a quick weeknight dinner. Less clean up, less hassle, no boxes. Bonus. Swedish Meatball Orzo is a perfect example. It isn’t actual meatballs, but it DOES have all the flavor of your favorite Swedish Meatballs and none of the hassle of rolling actual meatballs. Swedish Meatball Orzo I …
Is that zucchini still coming out of your ears? Or ending up on your porch from your favorite neighbors? You’ll want to try this Beef & Wild Rice Stuffed Zucchini! Cheesy seasoned beef is mixed with wild rice and orzo in a creamy sauce and then baked in seasoned zucchini boats and baked. Beef & …
Mini Meatballs with Fresh Herb Marinara is a fast, easy, and delicious dinner! Mini Meatballs with Fresh Herb Marinara Hey strangers! Long time no see. Well – long time no write, anyway. We’re busy adjusting to life as a family of 9 with three kids 2 and under among the 7, and its been an …
Beef and Avocado Arepas are flavorful Venezuelan sandwiches that are made with homemade arepa dough. Beef and Avocado Arepa Have you ever had an arepa before? I hadn’t, and I cannot believe I’ve never been exposed to these little pockets of awesome. I LOVE sandwiches, so finding a kind I’ve not only never tried, but …
Beefy Tamale pie is a delicious way to change up your taco night! All the tamale flavor without the extra tamale work. This is a from-scratch recipe, but feel free to use some shortcuts if you are short on time. Beef Tamale Pie I LOVE cornmeal. I make some pretty awesome stuff with it, including …
Loaded Nachos Supreme is a family favorite over here, and is perfect for the night AFTER taco night. Flavorful beef is placed on top of a mound of fresh chips, and don’t skimp on the fixings. Loaded Nachos Supreme I love using up my leftover Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Taco meat for these too! Making …
Beef Stroganoff Soup is super simple, filling, and a hearty comfort food that your whole family will love. Beef Stroganoff Soup So last week I got a hankering for some pot roast, and threw some in the oven for the family. Complete with onion, carrots, and baby potatoes baked in with the roast. Pot roast …
Pepperoni Rotini bake is like a perfect marriage of your favorite pepperoni pizza and spaghetti – all in one dish. FULL of pepperoni flavor, this is going to please your whole family. Pepperoni Rotini Bake My love of pasta and red sauce is known FAR and wide. For real. I would probably eat some variation …
Tender and delicious Steak Bites are a perfect appetizer, or make it into a meal with some rice and vegetables! Steak Bites Recipe Guess who unofficially “won” the Super Bowl cook-off? My awesome husband, that’s who. Never mind that we weren’t actually competing, I’m calling in an audible and declaring this the VERY BEST APPETIZER …
These french onion french dip sandwiches are SO easy. They use chuck roasts, and make their own jus. This is one of my favorite meals, ever. French Onion French Dip Sandwich These sandwiches are made with a chuck roast that has been slow cooked to tender awesomeness. They are perfect for not only my pot roast… …
Steak and Potato Pie is the ultimate fall comfort food. You’re going to love this amazing use of leftover steaks or roast beef. Steak and Potato Pie Last Saturday we made steaks for the family, and I ended up with 5 extra. HOW this could ever happen in this house, I have NO idea. These kids can …
The Easy Beef and Bean Taco Rice Skillet combines the classic flavors of tacos into a simple, one-pan meal. This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner and utilizes everyday ingredients like ground beef, rice, and beans, melded with the zest of Rotel tomatoes and spices. It’s an efficient way to quickly get a satisfying …