Beef Stew with Wine & Root Vegetables

Perfect for cozy Sunday suppers with family and friends, this stew can also be made the day before you’re going to serve it, giving you more time to relax. It’s a classic beef stew that will leave you with a content feeling and a smile on your face. After a long workweek, a good stew is a soul-satisfying meal. Serve it with some fluffy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles. Comfort in a bowl. This one has a mellow sweetness from the root vegetables and a fresh finish from the parsley and thyme. The sauce is deeply favored and glossy. The beef is tender. There are plenty of healthy vegetables in it. It’s a keeper in my home.

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

These light,  juicy meatballs are one of my husband’s favorites.  I’ve been making them for years, perfecting the recipe. Life is better with meatballs. Melt some mozzarella and Parmesan over them for a meatball Parmesan.

Sticky Sweet & Spicy Sesame Meatball Poppers

Poppers glazed in a light honey sesame sauce are on the menu today. Thai peppers infuse these morsels with a fierce tropical heat. A mix of ground spices lend smokiness and depth of flavor. 

Thai Poppers with Peanut Sauce

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