Category: Weekend Cooking
Slower, comfort-style meals perfect for weekends, family gatherings, and relaxed nights at home.
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Classic Sunday Meatballs with Thin Spaghetti (Plus Homemade Garlic Bread)
Old-school Sunday meatballs pan-seared in olive oil and simmered in a rich tomato sauce made with Mutti Polpa and caramelized tomato paste. Served over thin spaghetti with homemade garlic bread — classic comfort done right. Read more
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Big Batch Vodka Sauce (Meal Prep Friendly)
Make big batch homemade vodka sauce for busy weeks. Creamy, rich, and freezer-friendly—perfect for ravioli, penne, and meal prep. Read more
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Fish Fry Night at Home: Beer-Battered Cod, Fries, Hush Puppies & Creamy Slaw
Crispy beer-battered cod, double-fried fries, hush puppies, creamy slaw, and Wickles-caper tartar sauce—plus the exact fry order to keep everything hot and crisp. Read more
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Chicken Marsala with Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes & Garlic Green Beans
Rich, cozy Chicken Marsala with sautéed mushrooms and a silky butter finish, served over smashed Yukon Gold potatoes and garlicky green beans. Family favorite. Read more
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Smoked Pork Ribs with Texas Sugar Rub & Meat Mitch Womp Sauce
Tender smoked pork ribs cooked at 275°F with a sweet Texas Sugar rub and finished with Meat Mitch Womp Sauce. Perfect with warm German potato salad. Read more
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Spatchcocked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Candied Carrots
Crispy spatchcocked chicken roasted over baby potatoes and thick onions, served with quick candied carrots. A simple, rustic family dinner with big flavor. Read more
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Italian Garlic & Herb Pork Loin Dinner (New Year’s Day Menu)
Dry-brined garlic & herb pork loin with a light Marsala pan jus, crispy rosemary potatoes, lemony broccolini, and arugula salad. Serves 6. Read more
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Sheet-Pan Doner Kebab | Crispy Oven “Shaved” Style Wraps
This Homemade Sheet-Pan Doner Kebab brings all the crispy, shaved, charred flavor of rotisserie doner straight from your oven. Thin-rolled beef, roasted veggies, sumac onions, hummus, tzatziki, and lavash come together for a restaurant-quality wrap at home. Easy, high-protein, and a huge family hit. Read more
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs | High Protein Meal Prep Favorite
Juicy buffalo chicken meatballs made with Frank’s Sauce and no butter — high-protein, meal prep–friendly, and perfect for healthy weeknight dinners. Read more
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Chuck Roast Stew Over Mashed Potatoes | Hearty & Comforting
Slow-simmered chuck roast in red wine and herbs, served over creamy mashed potatoes with garlicky green beans. A cozy, classic family dinner. Read more