Braised Beef Short Ribs Cavatappi

Ingredients: 2 lbs bone in beef short ribs 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cups chicken or beef broth Salt and pepper Olive oil 1 lb cavatappi or any other pasta Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated, for garnish Directions: 1.Continue reading “Braised Beef Short Ribs Cavatappi”

Chicken Ragú with Tagliatelle

Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 large shallot, chopped 1 small stalk celery with leafy top, chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and grated 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves stripped and finely chopped (about 1 tbsp.) 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp. tomato paste A pinch of nutmeg 1 cupContinue reading “Chicken Ragú with Tagliatelle”

Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Stew

Ingredients: 3 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 large carrots, diced 3 celery stalk, diced 2 bay leaves 8 oz lentils 1 lb andouille sausage, cut into half moons 2 cups kale, roughly chopped 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt and ground black pepperContinue reading “Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Stew”

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded 3 celery stalks, diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter  1/4 cup all-purpose flour  2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 chicken bouillon cube  1/2 cup frozen peas  3/4 cup heavy cream  2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 1Continue reading “Chicken Pot Pie”

Quick Yellow Mustard Potato Salad

This is one of my favorite summer salads! It is adapted from Rachael Ray’s recipe. I use vegan mayo because my oldest son has an egg allergy. Using vegan mayo also keeps us safe from spoiling at summer BBQ’s. Enjoy!! Ingredients: 3 medium-large potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 ribs celery, finely chopped 1/2 small toContinue reading “Quick Yellow Mustard Potato Salad”

Quick and Easy Beef Stew

It’s not pretty but dang it tastes good!!!   Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons canola oil • 1 1/2 lbs chuck roast cut into ½ inch pieces • ⅓ cup all purpose flour • Salt and pepper • 1 tsp Seasoning salt (Lawry’s) • 1 yellow onion, chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, minced • 2Continue reading “Quick and Easy Beef Stew”