Udon Noodle Soup
I love soup and making udon noodle soup at home is a great way to highlight a lot of beautiful veggies in one dish. I threw this one together the other night with what I had on hand and when I served it for dinner, …
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Easy Lamb Stew
Winter has definitely arrived here in Northern Illinois. It’s cold and daylight is in short supply so of course, I find myself making more soups, stews, and braises. On New Years Day I roasted a semi-boneless leg of lamb with garlic and herbs that we …
Beef and Tomato Goulash
I grew up on this dish and it’s still a favorite of mine on a cold winter night. There are probably hundreds of variations on this and my own recipe often changes depending on what I have on hand. The basics to this dish are …
Braised Beef Brisket with Vegetables
The second the weather starts to cool off, I kick into comfort food mode. I love making braised dishes and soups in the fall and winter, don’t you? Beef brisket with root veggies in a tomato and red wine sauce is a perfect recipe to …
Lemon Oregano Lamb Shoulder Chops Recipe
Looking for an easy, delicious lamb shoulder chop marinade recipe? If you don’t believe me, be sure to read the comments. This is one of my favorite ways to make lamb and I’m sorry, but here’s the only photo I captured from this dinner: This is …
Basil Pesto Recipe
Pesto is pretty versatile – I serve it over hot pasta or make a cold pasta salad with it, I spread it on toasted baguette slices for an easy appetizer, I brush a bit of it on chicken before roasting…the possibilities seem endless. Pesto is …
Lemon Spaghetti with Broccolini and Shrimp
Lemon Spaghetti is a pretty easy dish to make – toss some fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and parmesan together, throw it over some hot, cooked spaghetti (or pasta of your choice) and you’ve got a great-tasting meal. Leave it to me to …