Month: January 2018

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

This is typical Japanese comfort food and like with any rice bowl dish, it’s super easy and quick to make. It makes use of any steak or beef leftovers or just buy a package of beef, cut into strips. Servings: 4-6 Active Cooking Time: 30 

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with ground lamb, but you can easily substitute it with ground beef. This is an easy weeknight dish as long you take the time to prepare it over the weekend. It’s a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, 

Chocolate Molten (aka Lava) Cake

Chocolate Molten (aka Lava) Cake

My son recently asked me to bake this cake. I first made it when it was published in the New York Times by Jean-George’s Vongerichten in 1998, 20 years ago now. I still have the original newspaper clipping. It’s essentially similar to making an undercooked 

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

This is a great dish for the cold weather; typical comfort food. It can be prepared over the weekend and then popped in the oven for a great meal on a weeknight. It’s essentially cooked chicken with frozen vegetables in a white sauce. Servings: 4-6