This Festive Meal Won’t Break The Bank But It Will Make You Feel Like A Million Dollars!

If there is a traditional recipe in your holiday menu; one you can’t live without, I would love to hear about it. I enjoy learning more about everyone’s Christmas traditions, just to see how much they differ from mine. And I guess, also, to see if I would get new ideas! Kind of like what happened with this slow-braised beef in wine that I tried last week.

I wasn’t planning on making a completely new dish this year, but about a month ago I found this recipe and it looked so inviting that I had to give it a try. When my husband came home from work and smelled this stew cooking in the oven, he immediately asked what we were going to have for dinner.

The meal turned out even more flavorful than I had imagined, and we decided we were definitely going to serve this over the holidays, when my sister’s family is coming over for a special dinner.

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Quick Tip: Don’t rush this meal! Cooking it slowly will give you the best results.

My Husband’s Number 1 Favorite Recipe!

If you’re looking for the best brisket ever, you’ve come to the right place! I haven’t needed another recipe ever since the first time I tried making it this way. I love the barbecue flavors, I love how tender the meat is – and most of all, I love how simple this is to make. It takes very little prep work and then all you need is some patience, while your oven is doing the rest of the work for you!

Sometimes I like to add chopped veggies to the same roasting pan, a while before the brisket is done. This way I can get a full meal in one pan, with only a few minutes of extra prep. But most of the times we love to enjoy this brisket on sandwich buns. Drizzle with some hot sauce or garlic sauce – so scrumptious!

This is a great make ahead dish for a larger crowd. I’ve made this for game nights and all kinds of family gatherings. If you’re looking for an easy way to make a whole week’s lunch for the kids – this is it! According to my teenager, this makes “the BEST lunch sandwiches EVER”.

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Quick Tip: Want a full meal in one dish? Add some diced root veggies for the last 45-60minutes.

A Meal Doesn’t Get Any Tastier Than This!

It’s amazing how the most delicious meals are always made with the simplest of ingredients. Nothing fancy, no complicated cooking instructions, no exotic spices – just the most incredible flavors ever! This unstuffed cabbage casserole from Coppertop Kitchen is exactly like that. You don’t need to slave away in the kitchen for hours; instead, you’ll get a hearty meal for your whole family with very little effort!

Grandma’s cabbage rolls were always my favorite, but I just don’t have the time to make those very often these days. It’s not difficult to make them, it’s just a little time-consuming and that’s something I try to avoid on weekdays.

With this recipe you’ll get the same, mouthwatering flavors and you can whip this up in no time! You can also double the ingredients for a large crowd, or if you’d like some leftovers. This is one of those meals that only gets better when all the aromas have come together for a day!

My youngest always wants to eat this with ketchup (anyone else think that’s a little weird?) but I prefer having this with a dollop of sour cream and some cranberry jam.

Recipe and image courtesy of Coppertop Kitchen.

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Quick Tip: Use ground turkey for a leaner option.

The Way To A Man’s Heart? This Recipe, Right Here

Here’s a one pot meal ya’ll are going to love! I always enjoy stews like this – first of all, because they’re so extremely tasty. And second, because the cleanup is a breeze!

I honestly think it’s a blessing for everyone when you don’t have to bring out all your pots and pans to feed your family. As you let all of the ingredients simmer together in one dish, it makes the flavors even more delightful and you won’t need to add anything fancy. In fact, you’ll probably have most of these ingredients at hand, right now!

This stew is a great way to add some veggies into your picky eater’s diet. My little one does not like celery at all, but he never complains when I serve this for dinner. I honestly think all the flavors have combined so nicely that he doesn’t even realize there’s celery in it! But, of course, you could omit that if you’re not a fan.

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Quick Tip: Omit the red wine, if you’d like.

Festive Flavors And Lean Ingredients Make This A Superb Dinner!

I have to be completely honest with you. I really love meat; whether it’s pork, beef or chicken, if it’s cooked to perfection it is something that makes my mouth water.

I do enjoy vegetables as well, and I always try to include them on every meal. This dish combines both and that’s why it is one of my favorite meals ever! The ingredients are rather simple and very lean, so you can enjoy your dinner without having to worry about your calorie intake!

I have a tip for all of you who like to keep an eye on how much you spend on food. These days when a bag of groceries seems to get more and more expensive all the time, it’s good to pay attention to when and what you’re buying. The root vegetables in this dish are great for the winter season; that’s when they are most inexpensive and they stay fresh for a long time. I also like to buy a large batch of meat whenever it’s on sale, then I divide and freeze it for later use.

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Quick Tip: Cooking times may vary, depending on the size of the brisket piece. Keep an eye on it and keep checking between 4 and 6 hours.

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m a HUGE fan of roast beef or roast pork on Sundays after church. There’s nothing better than the scent of tender meat cooking as you walk through the front door…except for one-pot braised short ribs. This recipe is simply delicious, and I encourage you to give it a try.

In addition to tasting great, one-pot braised short ribs are incredibly easy to make. All you do is toss your ingredients into a pot and let it simmer to perfect. I always toss my carrots and potatoes into the mix for a complete meal. This is truly a dish that you’ll want to keep handy for future suppers and dinners. It’s very TASTEE!

Recipe courtesy of A Lot Of Recipes.

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Quick Tip: Invest in good cuts of meat for this recipe. I always season mine and let it marinate the night before cooking.

Yes, believe it or not, chicken can taste delicious when marinated and cooked in red wine. Mixing the red wine with onions, mushrooms, and a few choice herbs gives the dish a savory, earthy flavor.

This recipe is essentially a modern update of a classic French dish that was developed more out of necessity than anything else. French farmers of modest means didn’t really have the plump hens that we have now, back in the day, and what hens they had, they mostly had to keep for egg-laying, so they had to figure out a way to make rooster palatable. They had plenty of wine, onions, and mushrooms to work with, so giving the rooster a good lather of all of that and slowly braising it over a smoky wood fire seemed like a good idea. The resulting great flavor was, you could say, a happy accident.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Saveur

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Quick tip: Leftovers will taste even better the next day!