Recipes by Joe

Thanks for checking out the Food By Joe recipes page! I focus on easy comfort food recipes with straightforward instructions. My recipes produce reliable results and limit your stress in the kitchen! My kitchen is a sanctuary of self care. I believe that the process and environment in your kitchen are key to finding joy and satisfaction in cooking for yourself and your loved ones! A native Oregonian, I bring the casual class of the Pacific Northwest to my recipes. Every recipe includes ‘recommended listening’ for a joyful kitchen, and you can also check out my weekly playlists of hand-picked music for your kitchen.

Vegan White Bean & Rosemary Soup

Vegan White Bean & Rosemary Soup

VEGAN WHITE BEAN & ROSEMARY SOUP This vegan white bean & rosemary soup is a winner! Fast, easy, delicious, hearty, and healthy. Culinary unicorn? This recipe was actually a request from Wonderful Wife, and it will be a staple! The leftovers disappeared fast,...

Mushroom & Sausage Pie

Mushroom & Sausage Pie

SAUSAGE & MUSHROOM PIE Time saver I always try to keep 1 or 2 frozen pie crusts in the freezer, because they are so versatile and you can always turn anything into a tasty and easy dish! Sure, there are times when scratch-made pie crust is the clear choice - but I...

Malt Vinegar Potato Salad

Malt Vinegar Potato Salad

MALT VINEGAR POTATO SALAD Malt Vinegar Potatoes and Malt vinegar is a winning combination. I've known this ever since childhood when Dear Old Dad would take my sister and I to an English-themed Fish & Chips restaurant in Portland called Enry Beazley's. They had...

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

FRENCH ONION SOUP Patience is a virtue It's true, French onion soup is not a quick recipe. But the steps are super simple! With a little patience and very little effort, you can enjoy this comfort food classic! Taking stock While classic french onion soup os made with...

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

INSTANT POT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP The Instant Pot thing... I was terrified of my instant pot for the first couple of weeks, but they are truly game-changing and I got comfortable & confident fast! I have a 6-quart Duo, and that is what was used for this recipe....

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken & Vegetables

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken & Vegetables

SHEET PAN LEMON CHICKEN & VEGETABLES What's for dinner? AGAIN? I just made dinner LAST night! ? This sheet pan lemon chicken & vegetables is a perfect last-minute weeknight 'punt'. If you've got some chicken in the freezer and a few veggies, you can create a...

Cheesy Pasta Bake

Cheesy Pasta Bake

Learn this method! I always try to pay more attention to the METHOD of a recipe than I pay to the exact ingredients. When you learn methods and processes instead of just recipes, you open up possibilities for yourself in the kitchen. This pasta bake, for example....

Jam Hand Pies

Jam Hand Pies

FROZEN PIE CRUST. In terms of pre-made or store-bought ingredients, staples like pie crust and puff pastry have come a long way. I recommend always keeping one or two on hand. They are incredibly versatile and easy to handle. Depending on your choice of filling, they...

Simple Tomato Marinara Sauce

Simple Tomato Marinara Sauce

SIMPLE TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE Tomato Sauce Recipe #27,412 For a sauce that is so fundamental to so many dishes, tomato sauce is one of those recipes that seems to have a million different ways to make it. On top of that, so many people claim authenticity that they...