Author: Chef Ali

Rigatoni Pasta Bake

Rigatoni Pasta Bake is my weeknight-to-weekend crowd-pleaser: tender tubes of pasta tucked into a rich red sauce and baked under creamy ricotta, stretchy mozzarella, and a snowfall of Parmesan. I love using ground brisket here—its beefy depth makes the sauce taste like it simmered all day—but this recipe sings with any Whitt’s Place ground meat […]

Fast & Simple New York Strip Steaks with Griddled Onions

When I want steak night without the waiting, I reach for New York strip. It’s a tender, well-marbled cut that sears fast and stays juicy. We’ll cook the onions right beside the steaks so they get sweet, golden, and steak-kissed. Dinner in about 15 minutes—let’s go. Yield Serves 2 (easy to scale) Time 15–20 minutes […]

Veggie Drawer Clean Out & Beef Stir Fry

Chef Ali: This is my weeknight hero—an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink stir fry that rescues the lonely zucchini, the half onion, and any other wallflowers hiding in your crisper. A quick cornstarch toss keeps the beef tender, the sauce turns glossy in seconds, and the Blackstone (or a big, hot pan) does the heavy lifting. Minimal fuss, maximum […]

Asian Ground Pork & Coleslaw Stuffed Quesadillas

Here’s my fun twist on a quesadilla—Asian-style ground pork layered inside crispy Japanese rice pancakes (or flour tortillas if you prefer), paired with a creamy, tangy basil coleslaw. It’s a fusion that hits every note: savory, crunchy, and refreshing all in one bite. Ingredients For the Pork Filling: For the Basil Coleslaw: For Assembly: Instructions […]

August Birthdays at The Farmhouse Table

The night began with summer flavors—juicy peaches and tomatoes, torn burrata, prosciutto, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic. I like to open with something bright and effortless—produce so good it mostly asks you not to fuss. As guests found their seats, I passed the plated salad of juicy peaches and tomatoes, torn burrata, a slice […]

Protein-Packed Bison Stuffed Sweet Potato

Sweet, spicy, and loaded with protein! Chef Ali’s Protein-Packed Bison Stuffed Sweet Potato brings tender baked sweet potato, seasoned bison, creamy cottage cheese, and a kick of cowboy candy. Healthy eating never tasted this good! Servings: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients Instructions 1. Bake the Sweet Potatoes Preheat your oven to 400°F. Scrub […]

Flat Iron Steak with Rosemary and Garlic Crust

If you could bottle up the aroma of summer grilling and put it on a plate, this would be it. Our Flat Iron Steak with Rosemary and Garlic Crust is a simple, show-stopping dinner that lets the quality of the beef shine—especially when it’s Whitt’s Place beef. The crust is savory, herbaceous, and packed with […]

Ginger Soy Pork Stir Fry Noodles

A Quick Weeknight Favorite from Chef Ali (Gluten-free option included!) This colorful stir fry brings together tender Century Farm pork from Whitt’s Place with crisp vegetables, slurpable noodles, and a sweet-salty ginger soy glaze. It’s a fast, flavor-packed meal that tastes even better than takeout—and it’s easy to make gluten free by swapping soy sauce […]