Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Ever wonder how to make the classic Salisbury Steak? It's a classic comfort food. While my in-laws were visiting, this was one of the meals I prepared for them. It is simple, fast, and delish. This meal may seem complicated, but it can appear on your table in just about half an hour.

I don't know why I've always loved Salisbury steak, but when I was young, I remember buying Marie Callender's frozen meal version and wondering how such a small box contained so many calories. Now that I can make it on my own (in a healthier version), I can enjoy it guilt-free. Give it a try :).

Farfalle with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce

In the summer months, there is an abundance of fresh mushrooms. The great thing about this dish is, you can use any combination of your favorite mushrooms or whatever is in season. Keep in mind, white mushrooms have the least flavor, so it's better to use more of the other kinds. If you don't have a wide variety to choose from, you can use all cremini mushrooms.

Every time I've made this, I have received rave reviews. Guests think it's complicated to make since they can't pinpoint the wine added to enhance the flavor, but it's quite simple to prepare. I'd recommend choosing a wine you'd like to drink alongside the meal.

Give it a try. It takes less than half an hour to prepare from start to finish. Let me know what you think!

Sanbeiji 三杯雞 ("Three-Cup Chicken")

Sanbeiji 三杯雞 ("Three-Cup Chicken") is a popular chicken dish in Chinese cuisine. Although it originates from Southern China in the province of Jiangxi, it has become a very popular dish in Taiwan and can be found in pretty much every restaurant.

The "three-cup" term comes from the equal proportions of rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil used to prepare this dish. The basil added at the end brightens the dish and gives it a nice fresh taste.

This post is long overdue, but it is a special one since this dish is what I had for dinner the evening my baby boy was born. I hope you give it a try as it is simple, traditional, and very satisfying.