Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)

  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved)

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Roast the Potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 425°F

  • Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika

  • Roast 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden

2. Sear the Steak

  • Heat a skillet (cast iron if you’ve got it) over high heat

  • Add steak in a single layer (don’t overcrowd)

  • Sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned

3. Add Garlic Butter

  • Reduce heat to medium

  • Add butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning

  • Toss steak bites in the melted butter for 1–2 minutes

4. Combine & Serve

  • Toss steak and potatoes together or serve side-by-side

  • Sprinkle with parsley

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Time: ~30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup milk (plus more if needed)

  • ½ cup ricotta cheese

  • 2 eggs

  • 3 tbsp melted butter or oil

  • 2 tbsp lemon zest

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  2. In another bowl, whisk milk, ricotta, eggs, butter, lemon zest/juice, and vanilla.

  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir gently—don’t overmix. Batter can be slightly lumpy.

  4. If too thick, add a little milk.

  5. Heat a lightly greased pan over medium-low.

  6. Pour about ⅓ cup batter per pancake.

  7. Cook 1–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Serve warm with maple syrup.

Ham and Asparagus Quiche

This Ham and Asparagus Quiche is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. A flaky, buttery crust is filled with a rich egg custard, savory ham, Gruyère cheese, and fresh asparagus.

Ingredients

  • 1 deep-dish frozen pie crust

  • 1 Tbsp butter

  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced

  • 5 eggs

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • 1 cup diced ham

  • 1/2 cup asparagus, chopped

  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/8 tsp pepper

  • Fresh chives, sliced (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Cook the onion: Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  3. Prepare egg mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper until fully combined.

  4. Fill the crust: Add diced ham, chopped asparagus, shredded Gruyère, and the cooled onion to the frozen pie crust. Stir gently to distribute.

  5. Add custard: Pour the egg mixture over the filling and gently stir to combine.

  6. Bake: Place the pie pan on a baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the center is just set.

  7. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Top with fresh chives and serve.

Maple-Glazed Pork Loin with Root Vegetables

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes

  • 2 medium turnips

  • 4 medium carrots

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided

  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 lbs)

  • 2 Tbsp canola oil

  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin

  • pinch of ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat over to 325° F.

  2. Prep vegetables: scrub potatoes; peel and cut turnips, carrots, and onion into 1-inch chunks.

  3. Season pork: Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.

  4. Brown: Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain excess fat.

  5. Make glaze: Combine maple syrup, cayenne, cumin, and cloves. Pour into skillet and cook 30 seconds, stirring. Remove from heat.

  6. Coat and roast: Return pork to pan, turn to coat, then add vegetables and toss in remaining glaze. Sprinkle with remaining salt.

  7. Roast 45-55 minutes, until pork reaches 145° F.

  8. Rest & serve: Let rest 5 minutes, slice, and serve with glazed vegetables.

Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats

Start your morning with a breakfast that’s cozy, quick, and tastes like apple pie — no oven required.

Ingredients

• ½ cup old-fashioned oats

• ½ cup milk (any kind)

• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ¼ cup diced apple (fresh or sautéed)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a mason jar or container, stir together oats, milk, applesauce, apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.

2. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).

3. In the morning, stir and enjoy cold, or warm in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.

Optional toppings: chopped nuts, extra apples, or a dollop of yogurt