Beef

This Easy Spicy Chow Mein Recipe proves that some of the best meals don’t begin with a plan. They come together because you’re hungry, you have a package of noodles in the pantry, and a few ingredients waiting in the refrigerator. That was exactly the [continue reading]

A Flavorful, Time-Saving Comfort Meal Oxtail is a beloved dish in Caribbean kitchens, known for its rich, savory flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Traditionally slow-simmered for hours, this Instant Pot version delivers the same depth of flavor in a fraction of the time. Perfect for busy [continue reading]

This Curry Short Ribs with Zucchini brings together melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, tender zucchini, and a fragrant Trinidad-style curry base. It’s hearty enough for Sunday lunch, yet simple enough for a weekday dinner—the kind of dish that feels both comforting and familiar. The zucchini softens and [continue reading]

By the time we reached Week 51, I could hardly believe this series was nearing the end. One more Sunday left. When I started this project last January, I wasn’t sure I could show up every week. Life was happening, the calendar was always full, [continue reading]

This Week’s Story & How the Menu Came Together Some Sunday lunches arrive softly, almost choosing themselves. But Week 46 came from a different place — a blend of necessity, Thanksgiving prep, unfinished recipe work, and that spark of creativity that lights up my kitchen [continue reading]

Sunday Lunch Week 44 brings a comforting and unexpected meal: Mexican steak bowls made with ribeye, yellow rice, and black beans — a practical, delicious feast shaped by a busy morning and the ingredients already waiting in the kitchen. The Story Behind This Week’s Sunday [continue reading]

Sunday Reflections After a week of battling the flu—which I most likely caught at a fresh juice joint while picking up ginger-turmeric shots—the irony was hard to ignore. Those shots may not have prevented the flu, but they definitely helped me recover faster. When my [continue reading]

Ribs were on my mind—and everything else followed. I honestly can’t say if I’ve done this exact combo before, but it didn’t matter. The craving was real, the menu felt right, and the meal came together effortlessly. I almost—almost—enjoyed the process of making it. Guests [continue reading]

In this rich, comforting Trinidad-style curry, tender cubes of beef are simmered in a seasoned curry sauce with potatoes. This dish is full of bold Trini flavor—thanks to green seasoning, hot pepper, and a touch of roasted ground cumin—and comes together with simple ingredients and [continue reading]

Sunday, July 6, 202552 Weeks of Sunday Lunches After two whirlwind weeks of prep, paint, and party, I declared this Sunday one thing only: a day of rest. I didn’t cook. I didn’t clean. I didn’t even move much. I just vegetated, grateful for leftovers [continue reading]