Meat

Roast chickens, slow cooked meats, quick cooking pork chops and everything in between.

Hard Shell Taco Night

Hard Shell Tacos– you know them, you love them. My biggest piece of advice here is don’t overthink it. Decorate your taco however you want. Add more spices or make it less spicy. It’s Hard Shell Taco Night!

Steak Like Tartare

This is my new favorite way to make steak at home, and it’s been on repeat all summer. Steak and a caesar? Sign me up.

Tangy, Spicy Grilled Ribs

These ribs are for people who lack the time, tools, space or knowledge to execute something that could be considered “proper” barbecue, but do possess the desire for highly seasoned slow cooked pork basted with a slightly sweet (but mostly tangy) sauce and charred by fire.

Holiday Ham with Many Mustards

The difference between having a ham for dinner and a ham party is in the number of condiments and amount of fun you could possibly have, and folks, I’m delighted to report it’s ham party season.

Slow Roasted Turkey Legs with Garlic and Herbs

YIELD — 6-12 servings There isn’t much I can say here about this recipe that would help you more than simply following the instructions, as it’s truly one of the easiest and most foolproof cooking techniques period, but especially for large-format meats and birds like turkey legs.

Smashburgers

Even if this burger doesn’t go exactly according to plan, you’ll likely end up with something wonderful. But if you’re striving for perfection, the two most important things to me are the onions (very thin) and the spatula (it should be strong, sturdy, unbendable).

Braised Brisket with Horseradish and Shallots

The key components in this recipe are really just the brisket, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and broth (or water). The liquid the brisket creates with just those ingredients is magnificent on its own, but everything else here really does make it so good - and, it’s extremely customizable.

Low and Slow Rib Roast with Anchovy and Rosemary

When it comes to cooking for special occasions or large groups of people, I am a huge fan of focusing all your emotional and financial efforts on one, glorious, foolproof thing. Say, a very large piece of more expensive than usual red meat.

Very Good Turkey with Tangy Roasted Shallots and Excellent Gravy

This is a recipe for the most basic version of a well-seasoned turkey, which is sometimes all you want.

Dry-Brined Turkey With Sheet-Pan Gravy

For those who want to let the side dishes do the talking, this is the bird for you. Delightfully simple, it’s dry-brined (meaning highly seasoned) with only salt, pepper, some thyme and a little brown sugar, which helps with that golden-brown skin.

Spiced, Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Potatoes

These are a lot, flavor and texture-wise, and but because they are a one-pot meat and potatoes kind of dish, they don’t need much more than a good tangy salad and a light, maybe chilled, red wine.

Goodbye Meatballs

These are my favorite meatballs, and they’re exactly what you should make for your next dinner party with a big pot of pasta.