Vic’s Tricks To…Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Short ribs are the freakin best. Seriously, they are the most succulent and delicious piece of meat you can have. WHEN it’s cooked properly. Before we get started, let’s go back to the anatomy of our dear friend the cow. Vic Trick: Rule of thumb is always that the parts of the animal that move…

Vic’s Tricks To…Chicken Fajita Skillet

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m done doing dishes. OK, so I’m exaggerating a little because I have a dishwasher. His name is Jared. LOL JK love ya babe! …Please keep doing the dishes. But, seriously, dishes are the worst, so I’ve been focusing on One Pan Meals as best I can. And…

Vic’s Tricks To…Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

I miss working in restaurants. It was so fun yet exhausting and I don’t think I’ve hustled like that since. Being on your feet for hours and hours. Dealing with annoying customers (just kidding, but sometimes they were fun to make fun of). And the best part…ALL THE FOOD! I worked at a restaurant on…

Vic’s Tricks To…Butter Beef and Garlic Noodles

So, I’ve been playing around with keto over the last month or so and honestly, I’m loving it. Been super fun to find new ways to enjoy my favorites. Also discovering some new recipes that I’m just shocked I haven’t heard of before. Like… Butter Beef I know, sounds totally like something I’d already know…

Vic’s Tricks To…Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower Mac n’ Cheese

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a fast and easy dinner. 2nd thing? Mac n’ cheese. 20-something-th thing? Eating healthy. And this meal… HITS ALL THREE, BABY! I came up with this recipe today when I walked into my pantry and saw a tumbleweed pass by. (Humble brag about my big pantry ;)). Went…

Vic’s Tricks To…Quick & Easy Stir Fry

I freakin’ loveeeeeeee stir fry. I’m obsessed with Asian-inspired flavors to begin with, and not to mention, it’s one of the most easy, cheap, and delicious ways to consume a proper serving of protein and veggies. What’s not to love?! For this particular stir fry recipe, I used beef because, let’s be honest… Red Meat…

Vic’s Tricks To…Simplest Sheet Pan Chicken

For those of you who don’t know me or read my posts – I’m known to be a liiiiittle lazy. I, however, prefer to call it efficiency.  And this recipe pays homage to exactly that…. I’m talkin’ 4 ingredients. One tray. No cleanup.  I know what you’re thinking. “Vic – you’re pullin’ my leg again!”…

Vic’s Tricks To…Foil Packet Chicken

WINNER WINNER EASY CHICKEN DINNER!   If you haven’t picked up on it yet, I’m a tad lazy. I like to see it as working smarter, not harder. Part of my mission in creating Vic’s Tricks To… was to make simple, easy meals that anyone can make after a long day of work (or play)….