A Reuben sandwich in meatloaf form: a rolled ground beef loaf layered with sauerkraut, pastrami, and melty Gruyère, scented with caraway and Dijon just like the deli classic. It slices into gorgeous spirals and gets served with a punchy homemade Russian dressing. With...
Easy Cheesy Chicken Ranch Casserole (Kid-Friendly!)
The ultimate weeknight wonder: cheesy chicken ranch casserole. Tender chicken thighs, broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet peppers are folded through a tangy sour cream ranch dressing, then baked under a molten layer of sharp Cheddar. It goes from skillet to oven in 40...
Easy Cheesy Keto Meatball Casserole
The ultimate meatball casserole bubbles with juicy meatballs simmered in marinara, then blanketed in melted mozzarella and Parmesan under the broiler until golden. It leans on a batch of make-ahead freezer meatballs, so dinner comes together in about 45 minutes flat....
The Ultimate Crispy-Skin Pork Pot Roast
A pork pot roast to rival all others! A boneless pork shoulder is coated in a garlic-oregano-fennel rub, seared until the crust goes golden, then braised low and slow with turnips, celery, onions, and kale until the meat yields to a fork and the vegetables drink up...
Hearty Keto Pork & Kohlrabi Stew
A taste of home: my keto pork & kohlrabi stew is a big, warming pot of paprika-spiced pork shoulder simmered until fork-tender with sweet kohlrabi and zucchini. The broth finishes silky and rich, thickened the old-fashioned way with egg yolks and cream instead of...
Easy Slow Cooker Salmon with Rutabaga & Dill
Elegant & effortless slow cooker salmon with rutabaga and dill layers sweet rutabaga slices under salmon fillets that gently steam with fresh dill and lemon. A splash of heavy cream stirred in at the end turns the pan juices into a light, silky sauce. It looks...
Easy Keto Cauliflower Pizza Casserole
Cauliflower pizza casserole packs everything you love about a pepperoni pizza into a bubbling, cheesy bake — tender cauliflower florets smothered in marinara swirled with cream cheese, layered with pepperoni, jalapeño, and mountains of mozzarella. It goes from oven to...
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Osso Buco
Slow cooker osso buco with gremolata turns bone-in veal shanks meltingly tender in a white wine and tomato sauce perfumed with thyme, rosemary, and cloves. The fresh gremolata — parsley, garlic, and lemon zest — is scattered over each plate to cut through the...
Easy Low-Carb Slow-Cooker Moussaka
Low-carb slow cooker moussaka layers slices of eggplant and rutabaga with a spiced ground lamb ragù scented with cinnamon, cloves, oregano, and mint, all crowned with a silky Parmesan béchamel. The slow cooker does the braising while the house fills with the aroma of...
Easy Slow Cooker Harissa Lamb Stew
Slow cooker harissa lamb is a bold, warming stew of boneless leg of lamb braised with harissa paste, coconut butter, tomatoes, and celery until it's exceptionally tender. Green olives go in near the end for pops of brininess against the rich, spicy broth. Served...
Slow Cooker Harissa Chicken Stew (Easy & Keto)
Slow cooker harissa chicken stew marries tender chicken thigh chunks with warm cinnamon, ginger, and cumin in a tomato broth spiked with harissa paste. Eggplant, pumpkin, and green olives braise alongside until everything is silky and deeply savory. Topped with...
Fall-Off-the-Bone Slow Cooker Lamb with Mint
Slow cooker lamb with mint and green beans is a study in simplicity — a bone-in lamb leg seared golden, studded with garlic, and slow-braised with a generous shower of fresh mint. The green beans join in the final stretch to soak up the savory juices while staying...