Marjorie Standish’s New England Boiled Dinner from Cooking Down East showcases Maine’s preference for gray corned beef, gently simmered until tender with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Simple ingredients and time create a savory broth, silky vegetables, and sliceable beef – a true Maine winter classic.
This filet mignon dinner feels steakhouse-special but stays weeknight-doable. Pan-seared steaks are finished in the oven, then topped with a bold cacio e pepe Mornay and served alongside charred broccolini with lemon and chile flakes. It’s rich, peppery, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any Friday night in.
Ina has some mouth-watering steak options across her 13 books from her spicy/sweet rub for her New York strip steak and simple classics like Filet of Beef au Poivre to butters, sauces, and toppings that’ll turn up the volume on any steak!
Lidey Heuck’s braised short ribs from Cooking in Real Life blend seared ribs, tawny port, cranberries, shallots, garlic, orange, honey, rosemary, and spices for tender, flavorful perfection. Served over creamy polenta, this recipe offers a delicious balance of richness and subtle sweetness, perfect for cozy dinners.
This elevated Salisbury steak from Jesse Szewczyk is a nostalgic throwback with a flavorful twist. Juicy beef patties are smothered in a rich mushroom and shallot gravy, brightened with thyme and lemon. It’s the grown-up version of the classic TV dinner—bold, savory, and weeknight-friendly comfort food at its finest.
Nok Suntaranon’s Yum Nua is a bold, flavor-packed Thai steak salad featuring juicy, marinated skirt steak, fiery chilies, fresh herbs, and toasted rice powder. A sweet-spicy dressing ties it all together, making it a must-try dish for spice lovers. This isn’t just a salad—it’s a taste explosion worth every step!
James Park’s Fiery Meatballs combine Italian tradition with Asian flavors like chili crisp, gochujang, and soy sauce. These pork and beef meatballs, packed with mozzarella, basil, and onions, can be easily baked instead of pan-seared for a delicious dinner.
The Woks of Life’s Spicy Beef Biang Biang Noodles is definitely in the running for my choice of last meal in this life. What’s not to love about chewy broad noodles and tender beef swimming in a complex and spicy sauce?