Sticky Beef With Rice & Crunchy Cucumber Salad

Lucas Murdock

This crave worthy sticky beef is rich, savory, and lightly sweet, made with ground beef simmered in oyster sauce, sweet chili, mirin, and soy. Served over fluffy rice and paired with a refreshing smashed cucumber salad, it’s the perfect balance of bold heat, umami depth, and cooling crunch.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes

Colorado Pork Green Chili

Lucas Murdock

This iconic Colorado green chile features tender braised pork shoulder and roasted green chiles simmered in a rich broth and thickened with masa. Hearty and savory with just the right amount of spice, it’s perfect served as a stew or ladled over burritos, fries, eggs, or tortillas for a true Colorado comfort classic.

Serves: ~8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2½–3 hours
Total Time: ~3 hours

Potato Leek Soup With Bacon Bits & Chives

Lucas Murdock

This cozy, velvety potato leek soup is simmered low and slow for deep flavor, then blended to silky perfection and enriched with cream. Topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives, it’s the perfect balance of comforting, hearty, and elegant, ideal for a warm, nourishing meal any day of the week.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ~40 minutes

Halibut With Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce & Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach

Lucas Murdock

This elegant yet easy dish features beautifully pan-seared halibut topped with a bright lemon garlic herb sauce, served over fluffy couscous with a savory side of sautéed mushrooms and spinach. It’s fresh, balanced, and restaurant quality, perfect for a light but satisfying dinner.

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes

Dutch Oven Chuck Roast Over Mashed Potatoes

Lucas Murdock

This tender, fall apart chuck roast is slow-braised in a Dutch oven with aromatic herbs, onions, and rich broth until melt in your mouth perfect. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, it’s the ultimate comfort food dinner, hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy night in.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3–3½ hours
Total Time: ~3½ hours

Flat Iron Carne Asada Tacos

Lucas Murdock

This bold and juicy carne asada uses tender flat iron steak marinated in fresh citrus, garlic, and classic Mexican spices. Grilled to perfection and served with simple, authentic toppings, fresh lime juice, cilantro, onion, and Mexican cheese. It’s a vibrant, crowd pleasing dish perfect for tacos, bowls, or plates.

Serves: 2–3
Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~25 minutes active, plus 30 minutes–4 hours marinating