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...
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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...
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...
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,...
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...
Creamy Tomato Sauce
This Creamy Tomato Sauce is a great tomato-based pasta sauce with a luxurious and satisfying creaminess that makes for a nice change from traditional marinara on spaghetti night. If there's any cooking skill that I HIGHLY recommend everyone developing, it's knowing how to make a few sauces. Once you've got a few sauce methods in...
Aji de Gallina (Peruvian Yellow Pepper Chicken)
This recipe is a homestyle chicken dish that is very common in Peru. As with all the best traditional recipes, Aji de Gallina varies a bit from family to family. I’ve done my best to stay true to the majority of the traditional ingredients and techniques, while also adapting it a bit to suit my...
Garlic-Crusted Prime Rib
Prime Rib doesn't need to be intimidating, or something you only order in restaurants. Making perfect prime rib at home is actually so easy! Minimal prep, plenty of garlic and butter, a short cook time, and a nice long resting period are all that stand between you and this impressive, tender roast. This method calls...
French Onion Soup
It's been ages since I made French Onion soup, so since we're headed into soup season here in Michigan I figured it was time to do my due diligence and properly test and perfect my French Onion Soup recipe. I'll be honest, it's been harder than usual lately to get inspired to really dive in...
Spicy Maple-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
This spicy maple grilling glaze takes only a few minutes to prepare, and can be adapted to suit your taste. Whip it up while the grill preheats and dinner will be ready in no time! As with many things on the grill, this recipe benefits from a bit of smoke flavor. This can be achieved...