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All-Time FAVORITES

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Every kitchen has its treasures — those tried-and-true dishes that never fail to please. These are ours. They’re the recipes we turn to when we want something flavorful, comforting, and guaranteed to make everyone at the table happy. Made with fresh, vibrant ingredients, they’re as perfect for a casual family dinner as they are for a special gathering with friends. Some bring the cozy comfort of home, filling the house with aromas that make you slow down and savor the moment. Others feel like a celebration on a plate, bursting with color and flavor. Many are just as wonderful the next day — in fact, a few might even taste better after a night in the fridge — and most freeze beautifully, so a satisfying meal is always just a reheat away. These are our go-to recipes for any season, any reason, and any craving. The ones we’d happily serve to company, tuck into for a quiet night in, or pull from the freezer on a busy evening. They’ve earned their place here, and we think they might just earn a spot in your kitchen, too.

French Onion Soup

Fall and winter find us spending more time indoors — and to us, that means it’s soup season. We usually lean toward hearty, meat-based soups like chili, but the memory of enjoying French onion soup at restaurants kept calling us back. With a big bag of onions and good beef broth in hand, we set out to recreate that flavor and feeling at home. One simmering pot later, we knew we’d nailed it. Rich, savory, and topped with crusty bread and melted cheese, it’s earned a well-deserved spot on our favorites list.
French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Inspired by Julia Child’s timeless version, this French Onion Soup turns simple onions into something extraordinary. Slowly caramelized for deep, rich flavor, the onions are simmered in savory broth, then topped with slices of crusty bread and a generous layer of melted cheese. Comforting yet elegant, it’s surprisingly easy to make — and like many great dishes, it’s even better the next day.

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Birria - Quesabirria Tacos

We stumbled across EZ Bombs online — highly recommended, with rave reviews — and after watching a video, we knew we had to give them a try. Into the crock pot went a pot roast, rich beef broth, and one of these magical flavor bombs. It simmered all day, filling the house with the most incredible aroma. By dinner time, we had tender, juicy meat perfect for building Quesabirria Tacos — golden, crispy tortillas stuffed with melty cheese and dipped into that savory consommé. The leftovers were just as good (maybe even better), and after sharing the idea with family, they all tried it — and loved it too.
Birria - Quesabirria Tacos

Birria - Quesabirria Tacos

Quesabirria Tacos are the ultimate marriage of tender, slow-cooked beef and gooey, melted cheese tucked into crispy, golden tortillas. Using the crock pot makes the process nearly effortless — the beef simmers for hours with onions, garlic, spices, and rich broth until it’s fall-apart tender. The flavorful cooking liquid becomes a savory consommé for dipping, while the tacos themselves are seared to perfection, the cheese melting into every bite. Juicy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying, they’re just as perfect for a weekend treat as they are for feeding a hungry crowd.

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Grilled - Rack of Lamb

Lamb wasn’t really on our radar until we visited Australia and New Zealand, where we tried it for the first time — and it was absolutely delicious. So when we spotted a package at Costco labeled as coming from New Zealand, we thought, let’s see if we can recreate those flavors and memories. We found a recipe, marinated it with fresh rosemary and thyme, then grilled it carefully, watching the temperature to avoid overcooking. The result? Tender, juicy, and every bit as good as we remembered. It’s now firmly on our favorites list.
Grilled - Rack of Lamb

Grilled - Rack of Lamb

Fresh from the garden, sprigs of rosemary and thyme bring fragrant, earthy flavor to this elegant Rack of Lamb. The meat is marinated with herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper, allowing the flavors to infuse before it ever hits the grill. Cooked to a perfect medium, the lamb is tender, juicy, and full of savory richness — a showstopper for any special meal, yet simple enough to enjoy on a quiet evening at home.

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From the rich, slow-simmered comfort of French Onion Soup, to the cheesy, crispy indulgence of Birria Tacos with their savory consommé, to the herb-scented tenderness of a perfectly grilled Rack of Lamb, these recipes are more than just meals — they’re memories on a plate. Each one has its own story: the onion soup that takes us back to cozy restaurant dinners, the birria that fills the house with irresistible aromas, the lamb that transports us to our travels in Australia and New Zealand. They’re the kind of dishes we look forward to making, the ones that turn an ordinary day into something special. And while these are just a few of our standouts, our recipe box is full of more favorites waiting their turn to shine. We can’t share them all at once, but these felt too good to keep to ourselves. The rest? Well, they’ll be here when you’re ready to discover your next favorite.

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