Reverse Seared New York Strip With Garlic Lemon Broccolini & Baked Potato

Lucas Murdock

This meal is the definition of simple perfection, a beautifully crusted New York Strip steak seasoned with classic Montreal steak spice, buttery baked potatoes, and fresh broccolini kissed with lemon and garlic. It’s steakhouse quality right from your kitchen.

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

Chicken Caesar Salad

Lucas Murdock

There’s something timeless about a perfectly made Chicken Caesar Salad. When you have crisp greens, juicy golden chicken, crunchy croutons, and that creamy, garlicky Caesar dressing. It’s simple, fresh, and full of flavor, especially when every part is homemade.

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: ~35 minutes

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Lucas Murdock

Richly savory, elegantly simple, and foundational to a truly elevated Caesar salad, this dressing blends garlic, anchovy umami, tangy lemon, and creamy Parmesan into one unforgettable emulsion. Make it once, and you’ll skip the bottled stuff for good.

Makes: about 1 ¾ cups (enough for ~6 servings)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: ~10 minutes

Casarecci Pasta With Ground Beef, Shiitake Mushrooms, & Fresh Tomato Sauce

Lucas Murdock

This cozy Casarecci pasta dish is what weeknight comfort looks like, tender pasta tossed in a rich homemade tomato sauce with hearty ground beef and earthy shiitake mushrooms. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan and bright basil, it’s rustic Italian simplicity at its best.

Serves: 3–4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Maple Glazed Pork Chops With Rainbow Mashed Potatoes & Carrots

Lucas Murdock

This pork chop dinner feels like a restaurant quality meal, but it’s simple enough for any weeknight. Perfectly seared and oven finished pork chops coated in a sticky maple honey glaze are served alongside creamy rainbow mashed potatoes and sweet roasted rainbow carrots. It’s comfort food that looks as good as it tastes.

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes