A cozy, no-nonsense meatloaf that tastes like Sunday dinner This meatloaf is straight from my mum’s kitchen — no measuring cups obsession, no trends, just what works. She uses lamb and beef, sneaks in carrots for sweetness, and somehow makes a humble meatloaf feel extra special every time. – Chef Ali Ingredients Makes 2 meatloaves […]
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Golden Raisin Chuck Roast Pilaf
Slow-roasted chuck roast over warmly spiced basmati rice with carrots and golden raisins. Serves 6–8 Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 3½–4 hours Ingredients Chuck Roast • 3–4 lb Chuck Roast • Olive oil • 2 tsp Kosher salt • 1–2 tsp Black pepper • 2 Tbsp Brown sugar • 1 tsp Paprika • 1 […]
Next Level Fried Bologna Sandwich
This is the “don’t overthink it” sandwich that somehow tastes like you planned it. Crispy-edged Whitt’s Place Beef Bologna, sweet-tangy Whitt’s Place Bread & Butter Pickles. Makes 2 sandwiches (or 1 sandwich + no regrets) Time 15 minutes Ingredients Instructions 1) Fry the bologna (the flavor happens here) 2) Sauce the bread like you mean it 3) Build it […]
Chef Ali’s Hot Honey Chorizo Sweet Potato Bowls
We took the viral Hot Honey Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowls… and made them better. Chef Ali started with Butcher Eric’s Chorizo Ground Beef, so all the seasoning is already built in—no measuring, no guessing, no digging through the spice drawer. Big flavor, protein-packed, and weeknight easy. This is how we do viral at Whitt’s […]
Whitt’s Place Top Recipes of 2025
A look at what everyone’s been cooking, and why it keeps working Every year we look at what people actually cook, not just what they say they like. Some recipes surge because of trends, some stick around because they’re dependable, and a few have become quiet classics that show up year after year. Here are […]
Italian Bavette Steak Pinwheel
This Italian-inspired Bavette Pinwheel turns a simple cut of beef into a gorgeous, flavor-packed centerpiece. The steak is rolled with a creamy mix of cheeses, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, then seared and roasted in the same pan. It looks impressive, slices beautifully, and works for both weeknight dinners and entertaining. Ingredients Filling: Steak: Instructions […]
Bison Pot Roast
A lean, tender, deeply flavorful pot roast built on sage, veggies, and a touch of bacon. Introduction I’m always looking for ways to make comfort food feel clean, wholesome, and still absolutely delicious, and this Bison Pot Roast hits that balance perfectly. Bison is naturally lean, so I start by cooking one or two slices […]
Double-Down Beef & Rice Soup
A hearty two-meat beef soup loaded with rich flavor and perfect cold-weather comfort. Introduction Double-Down Beef & Rice Soup is my answer to the ultimate cozy bowl. This recipe doubles up on beef—tender stew meat and rich ground beef—to build a deep, savory base you just can’t get from one cut alone. Fresh thyme, lightly […]
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 […]