Pasta e Fagioli

Lucas Murdock

This cozy classic which means “pasta and beans” is perfection in a bowl. It marries pantry friendly ingredients like beans, pasta and tomato sauce with a savory beef broth base and kale for texture. The result? A bowl that feels like comfort, nostalgia and Italian home cooking all in one.

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes

Loaded Sloppy Joes With Bacon, Pickled Jalapeños, Onions, & Cheese

Lucas Murdock

This isn’t your average Sloppy Joe. Juicy grass fed beef simmered in a rich, tangy sauce gets piled high on a toasted bun and topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a punchy combo of pickled jalapeños and onions. It’s the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, smoky, and savory, comfort food with a kick.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Soy Glazed Ground Beef Meatballs With Roasted Carrots & Rice

Lucas Murdock

These tender, flavor-packed Asian-style beef meatballs are glazed in a savory sweet sauce and served over fluffy white rice with roasted carrots. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this dish hits all the notes, salty, sweet, and umami, while keeping the prep approachable and fast enough for a weeknight dinner.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Creamy Lasagna Soup With Ricotta

Lucas Murdock

All the comfort of classic lasagna, without the layering. This creamy, hearty lasagna soup delivers rich tomato flavor, tender noodles, and a touch of indulgent cream, finished with a dollop of ricotta that melts beautifully into each bite. Cozy, filling, and ready in under an hour, a family favorite made simple.

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes

Smoky Ground Beef Chili With Cornbread

Lucas Murdock

A cozy, high-protein, and flavor-packed bowl of comfort. This smoky, rich chili features lean grass-fed ground beef, a trio of hearty beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and just the right amount of spice. Finished with crisp bacon and served alongside warm cornbread, it’s the perfect combination of wholesome nourishment and classic comfort food.

Serves: 10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes

Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs

Lucas Murdock

A true comfort food classic. Juicy, herb-filled meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce and served over a bed of spaghetti. Perfect for Sunday dinners, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving the ultimate Italian-American dish.

Serves: 4–6
Total Time: ~60 minutes