This Beef Stroganoff recipe is one of my favorite ways to use beef chuck roast. Mushrooms, red wine, garlic, and sour cream make this a rich, comforting meal that is perfect for a chilly winter day. I don't know about you guys, but at our house, our kids absolutely love anything served on top of...
Sesame Noodles
This recipe for Sesame Noodles quite possibly may be the quickest meal recipe I've ever shared on Kitchen Joy. The toasty, slightly spicy sauce comes together in less time than it takes to boil the water for the noodles, so stock your pantry with the ingredients and you'll be ready for a delicious, flavor-packed bowl...
Homemade Chili Oil
My husband and I have been married a little over 15 years, and in that time I have learned a lot about love and life. I mean this in absolute sincerity when I say that Chili Oil is more than a condiment for him. It is also a love language and a lifestyle. If you...
Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Potatoes
Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Potatoes is a complete meal in one pot. Perfect for a hearty, comforting meal on a chilly evening curled up by the fire. Bacon, Spinach, White Wine, Cream, what more could you ask for? The method. This recipe as written is a complete meal in one pot. You...
Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake
Perfectly smooth, creamy vanilla cheesecake with a lovely and delicate blueberry filling layer, topped with blueberry swirls and served with blueberry sauce. Not too sweet, not too rich, and no cracks! This is my foolproof method for perfect cheesecake, complete with step-by-step photos and a little video too. Blueberries inside and on top. The first...
Braised Beef Short Ribs
It's comfort food season, and we've been making the most of it around here. Beef short ribs braised in red wine and beef stock pack a lot of flavor and are unbelievably tender, the ultimate feel-good winter meal. This braised beef short ribs recipe is make-ahead friendly too! In fact, the flavor is the best...
White Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling + White Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
This white chocolate cake is my favorite white cake recipe. The white chocolate adds a bit of flavor that I find lacking in most white cake recipes. It's a match made in heaven with a tart raspberry filling and an insanely creamy white chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Let's talk Cake. This white chocolate cake is...
Beef Carnitas (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
These Beef Carnitas can be made in the slow-cooker or the Instant Pot for your convenience. Juicy, tender beef roast is shredded then broiled to achieve amazing crispy edges to elevate your taco night. "Little Meats" "Carnitas" translates to literally mean "little meats" in English. Carnitas are traditionally made with pulled pork instead of beef,...
Spinach, Bacon, and Swiss Breakfast Bake
Spinach, Bacon, and Swiss Gruyere take day-old bread and elevate it to the savory breakfast casserole that your morning needs. It also makes a fantastic breakfast-for-dinner option. Every year around the holidays I always go through my recipes and plan out as many "overnight" breakfast recipes as possible, particularly for Christmas morning. This year as...
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Creamy Mushroom Soup is absolutely one of my favorite homemade soup recipes. A few fresh, humble ingredients and less than an hour of time stand between you and a steaming bowl of homemade cream of mushroom soup. It's way better than store-bought! Taste as you go. I can't emphasize it enough that you need to...