Burger, Bread, Fries (Homemade Everything)

By David

Homemade hamburger, on a homemade bread bun, served with homemade fries. Notice the theme?

If only I did homemade pickles and homemade ketchup to complete the ensemble. Or homemade... bacon?

Mapo Tofu

By David

Who says tofu needs to be vegetarian? This Chinese dish may not look super pretty, but it's delicious and dead easy to make. Plus, it's wicked cheap - just beef, tofu, onions, hoi shin sauce, and soy sauce. (Traditionally made with ground pork, but I improvised)

French Onion Soup

By David

Classic French onion soup with spanish onion, beef broth, cheese, and a splash of brandy.

Beef Penne

Via Jessica

Penne with braised beef shortrib sauce.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

By David

Spaghetti sauce with homemade meatballs, brocolli, peppers, onions, and garlic.  Served with, of course, spaghetti.

Cheese Crusted Steak

By David

We were clean out of groceries today, but I was inspired by Chef Michael Smith again - A cheese crusted steak, made with beef, bread, butter, and cheese. Served with a wine and cream reduction sauce, so it's basically an all-meat dinner!

Bonus: Hopefully going see Michael Smith tomorrow a the Ex. The topic? The Art and Science of Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Beef Quesadilla

By David

What started out as a simple beef stew ended up being a delicious beef quesadilla! Made with homemade taco seasoning and homemade peach chutney. Served with fresh, seasonal Ontario peaches

DIY Burrito Bar

By David

It's Family Night at our house, which means that our cousin comes over and we make a feast. Today's menu: DIY Burrito Bar!

Ingredients (clockwise from the top):

• Cheese
• Chicken with homemade taco seasoning
• Bacon
• Sautéed onions and red peppers
• Sirloin steak with homemade taco seasoning
• Avocado
• Mango
• Tomatoes
• Spinach

I forgot to use the chutney from the night before, but there'll be more opportunities to "unleash the peach".

Beef Stew

By David

I was inspired by Michael Smith and made beef stew with buttermilk biscuits.