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14 Comfy Recipes — Greenpeas Tagine, Steak Bites, Stuffed Rigatoni & More
Plus even more dinner ideas!
Rhys Lawson
November 23, 2025
This week’s lineup leans into savory comfort, warm spice, and bold global flavor. Some of my faves include:
Greenpeas Tagine: Moroccan-spiced meatballs simmered with tomatoes and peas
Tenderloin Steak Bites Skillet: seared beef bites with mashed potatoes and rich gravy
Stuffed Riga Tony: hand-stuffed rigatoni baked in ricotta, herbs, and creamy meat sauce
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
Family-styleHigh-protein 💪
1. GREENPEAS TAGINE
INSPIRED BY @casablancaauthenticmoroccancuisine
50m • 4 servings
MEATBALLS WITH GREENPEAS COOKED IN TOMATO SAUCE
Quick ⚡Family-style
2. Tenderloin Steak Bites Dinner Skillet
INSPIRED BY @sickiesgarageburgersbrews
40m • 4 servings
Enjoy a hearty dinner featuring hand-cut beef tenderloin bites served with mashed potatoes, rich brown gravy, and a side of Texas toast.
Family-styleHigh-protein 💪
3. Stuffed Riga Tony
INSPIRED BY @oreganos
60m • 4 servings
These tubular rigatoni are hand stuffed with our fresh ricotta cheese, Oregano’s herbs and covered with a slightly creamy meat sauce. It’s finished with shredded Parmesan.
Great leftoversHigh-protein 💪
4. Empanadas de Birria
INSPIRED BY @santocielo
150m • 8 servings
braised beef in adobo, onion, cilantro, chihuahua cheese, red chimichurri
Quick ⚡Great leftovers
5. Stuffed Mushroom Caps
INSPIRED BY @greenfire
40m • 6 servings
cream cheese. spinach
Family-styleSpicy 🌶️
6. Frango
INSPIRED BY @fogodechobraziliansteakhouse
60m • 4 servings
Chicken - Our chicken legs and thighs recipe includes a peri-peri style seasoning, which makes it one of our most talked-about meats. Our gaucho chefs also wrap tender chicken breasts in savory bacon.
Family-styleDinner
7. Paella de Verduras
INSPIRED BY @bocadotapaswinebar
60m • 4 servings
tomato, peas, roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, peppers, grilled asparagus, frizzled Spanish onion
Quick ⚡Family-style
8. panko pork cutlet sandwich
INSPIRED BY @tophat
45m • 4 servings
panko-breaded pork cutlet, hot pickled apples & fresno peppers, stone-ground honey mustard dressed greens, garlic aioli
Quick ⚡Family-style
9. Bayou Pasta
INSPIRED BY @walkonssportsbistreauxlasvegasrestaurant
45m • 4 servings
creamy crawfish linguine topped with blackened jumbo shrimp
Family-styleDinner
10. chickpea and cauliflower curry (v) (gf)
INSPIRED BY @wildgingermckenzie
50m • 4 servings
An Indian inspired vegan dish using our house made curry powder. Chickpeas and cauliflower are slow cooked in a classic masala of onions, ginger, garlic and tomato.
Great leftoversHigh-protein 💪
11. Soup Au Pistou
INSPIRED BY @leunigsbistro
50m • 6 servings
Classic french vegetable & white bean soup topped with Asiago cheese and pesto
Great leftoversSpicy 🌶️
12. Chile Verde
INSPIRED BY @lacarretamexicanrestaurant
180m • 6 servings
Carnitas cooked with green tomatillo sauce and salsa verde. Served with rice, beans and flour tortillas
Quick ⚡Family-style
13. Thai Coconut Cod
INSPIRED BY @cravekitchencocktails
45m • 4 servings
Pan Seared Wild Caught Atlantic Cod | Coconut Milk | Fresno | Cilantro | Scallion | Lime | Basil Oil | Sushi Rice
Great leftoversHigh-protein 💪
14. Pasticcio
INSPIRED BY @olympicflamerestaurant
90m • 6 servings
Layers of greek macaroni & ground beef, topped with a delightful cream sauce & baked. Served with tiropita, spanakopeta, dolma & orzo.
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