Braised short ribs are such a satisfying dish to make; the fall off the bone, tender meat just warms my soul. These ribs are perfect for a special occasion meal or even a date night, your loved one will be very impressed when he/she walks in the door and smells these braising away. And please don’t be turned away by the cook time, there is very little prep work and the oven does most of the work for you! I like to serve mine with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or
xo, Rachel
Quinoa stuffed peppers are such a great dinner option for Meatless Monday or delicious side to go along with some grilled chicken or fish. These peppers are filled with spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes but feel free to put any of your favorite vegetables in the filling! The parmesan and mozzarella cheeses make these peppers so gooey and satisfying, you don’t even feel like you are eating healthy. This is such a great make ahead recipe, I make these stuffed peppers on Monday and snack on them all week long! xo, Rachel
Cooking and eating this stuffing always brings back so many joyful family memories. We used to go to my grandparents house every Thanksgiving and my granddad would never leave the kitchen. Thanksgiving was his thing and boy was he good at it! Before he died I asked him to teach me how he made his secret “cornbread stuffing”. On our last Thanksgiving together I watched him very closely and attentively make this stuffing, not missing a single step and it is something I will never forget. This stuffing is more than just memories
You can’t have turkey without turkey drippings gravy and let me tell you, this gravy is fool proof! It is so easy and tastes amazing, the perfect topping for your turkey. By adding the turkey drippings you get the slow cooked onions and celery chucks that add so much flavor to the gravy. This gravy is so easy to make and is adjustable as well. If you want a less creamy gravy you can swap the cream for more stock and if you want a thinner or thicker gravy just