Tag: Beef
  • Italian Beef Sandwiches

    Italian Beef Sandwiches

    Our dad was born and raised in Chicago, and one of our favorite traditions when we visit our family is to go to Portillo’s for their famous Italian beef sandwiches. We have great memories of doing this often with our grandpa and grandma – scrambling for a table, getting everyone’s order, our grandpa saying he…

  • Braised Short Rib Stew With Cheesy Grits

    Braised Short Rib Stew With Cheesy Grits

    We love braised short ribs in the winter; they are rich and hearty and the ultimate cold weather treat. They are not on our weekly menu very often because they take a long time to cook to get the meat fall off the bone tender. This really is a recipe for a cold weekend day…

  • Smoked Brisket on the Big Green Egg

    Smoked Brisket on the Big Green Egg

    With the exception of 2020, we usually host a big Friendsgiving sometime in November. We change the theme and menu from year to year, but we always have two staple dishes: fried turkey and smoked brisket. With no Friendsgiving on the docket this year and a hankering for brisket, we decided to make it this…

  • Pesto & Ricotta Stuffed Shells

    Pesto & Ricotta Stuffed Shells

    As the weather starts turning cooler, we find that we start craving warm and hearty meals. One of our favorite family meals is stuffed shells. There are so many different ways to customize a stuffed shells recipe; you can incorporate the protein of your choice or add vegetables to get your greens in. For this…

  • Juicy Lucy Burgers

    Juicy Lucy Burgers

    We were challenged by our good friend Allison at Sweet Then Savory to create a burger recipe in honor of National Burger Month – YAY FOR MAY! We love burgers and dining outside during these warmer nights and jumped on board for this challenge immediately. We decided for a more classic route on this burger but amped…

  • Grilled Skirt Steak with Spinach Chimichurri

    Grilled Skirt Steak with Spinach Chimichurri

    This recipe became an instant hit when we made it for a ski trip a few years ago. Ever since, it is frequently requested because it’s just so. darn. good. You can use any type of steak for this recipe, but we like skirt steak because it takes just a few minutes to cook per…