Traditional Shepherd’s Pie is such a classic comfort food. Saucy minced lamb and veggies covered with a blanket of buttery mashed potatoes. How come we’re only eating this in March?? I made this Traditional Shepherd’s Pie with freshly minced lamb because we’re a little ‘extra’ around here at Eat Up! […]
These Sweet and Tangy Oven-Baked Kansas City Style BBQ Ribs are made with homemade KC BBQ Sauce and KC BBQ Dry Rub. Not only are they great for watching The Kansas City Chiefs in the Superbowl, they’re great any time of year! Who says you can’t make great ribs in […]
This is your next Lasagna Bolognese recipe for when you want to go the extra mile. We’ve made the bolognese from scratch, now let’s make fresh noodles and a béchamel. Eat Up! Kitchen is about putting in a little extra effort to learn more about cooking and where your food […]
Homemade Pasta with Mushrooms in a White Wine Butter Sauce is such a warm and cozy dish to make in under an hour. Practice this with Buttons then hit the Farmers’ Market for Maitakes this fall! Homemade Pasta If you want to get right to cooking, go ahead and use […]
When regular Mac just won’t cut it – toss in some chilis! It’s time to spice up your Mac & Cheese with Jalapeños, Serranos, Fresnos, and Habaneros. I’m calling this Jalapeño Mac & Cheese because Spicy Chili Mac & Cheese might be confused for something else. If all you have […]
These Sesame Noodles only take a bit more time than it takes to boil a pot of water. If you can’t find specialty ingredients, there’s easy substitutes to make this all your own. This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners lately. Sesame Noodles are so fast and so satisfyingly […]
Oh yes! Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast can be delicious and juicy and prepared in under 30 minutes. This here is my go-to recipe for when I’m short on time, energy, and maybe brain cells. I’m sometimes so busy that by the end of the day my brain just doesn’t want […]
Fried planks of breaded Eggplant, fanned with melted mozzarella and topped with homemade tomato sauce. This is my favorite Eggplant Parm recipe. Fun fact – Eggplant is the original parm. Melanzane alla parmigiana or just parmigiana is what it’s called in Italy. Chicken and veal are American creations. From what […]
This quick little side dish of Orzo with Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables is great for any night of the week. You could even double or triple this recipe and serve it at room temp for cookouts. Heck, it’s a great main course too! This is such an easy recipe and […]
This pasta dish of Asparagus, Crisp-Skinned Sockeye Salmon, and Linguine is tossed with a delicious Lemon Butter Parm-Reggiano sauce. It’s inspired by a few different springtime recipes and takes a twist on a classic French sauce. Who else is ready for the spring harvest and for farmers’ markets to open […]
This Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo recipe is one you’ll want to keep in the ole recipe box. Everything is made from scratch but you’ll find it’s quite an easy recipe! Let’s break this recipe down to Four easy steps. Step One – The Roux I feel like roux for gumbo […]
Braised Short Ribs are super easy regardless of what recipe you use. This recipe was developed using what I had on hand – without wasting any valuable, drinkable booze. Instead of wine or beer, we’ll use diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and dried shiitake mushrooms. These short ribs were staring at […]
Semolina Flour, Water, Salt, Parmesan Reggiano, and Butter are the only ingredients you need for Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo From Scratch. There’s no need for eggs in your pasta or cream in your Alfredo sauce. Whether it’s for bread, pasta, or pizza, there’s nothing I enjoy more in the kitchen than […]
Sausage and Mushroom Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Broccoli Rabe, and White Wine is a nice 2-pot dinner to whip up in under 30 minutes. Make this recipe once then riff on it later with whatever you have in the fridge. Bring a pot of water to boil to blanche […]
