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.
Lemon Parmesan Kale Chips
These lemon parmesan kale chips are almost TOO easy! Ok, ok - too easy isn't a thing. But these are pretty darn easy! You don't even have to massage the kale! (See my Kale Salad recipe if you've never massaged your kale) Put the kale in a big bowl In the photos, I'm...
Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
The easiest! This delicious parmesan roasted green beans recipe is literally two steps! Toss everything together, toss it in the oven, DONE. The nutty, salty parmesan elevates fresh green beans, and crispy bread crumbs lend a terrific crunch. The easiest side dish...
Easy Coconut Vegetable Curry
Another pantry pull recipe! Curries have long been a favorite of Wonderful Wife's and mine. I claim no authenticity, but I will claim extreme deliciousness. ? Not to mention it is a great way to use up veggies and proteins that need to get used. If the cupboards are...
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Signature Salad In our extended circle, I'm probably known as much for this salad as for any other dish. It is so easy, and totally addictive. Starting with delicious greek orzo pasta, this cold salad builds on Greek and Mediterranean flavors like oregano, parsley,...
Your New Favorite Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This Beef Stroganoff recipe is a family favorite Not only is this recipe easy, it feeds a crowd and it's super budget-friendly! You have some flexibility in selecting what cut of meat you want to use. Also, even though 'beef' is right there in the name, you can leave...
2-Minute Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
Necessity is the mother of deliciousness! This recipe truly came about from a craving. I had made a batch of these delicious Leftover Lentil Hand Pies. They were bound to be a bit rich so I wanted to add something fresh and cool to counter that. I had some cilantro on...
Oven-Baked French Fries
Crispy Fries without Frying! Not only are these oven-baked french fries healthy, but this recipe will spare you from the trouble and mess of deep-frying. It's difficult to get 100% of the crunch that deep-frying provides, it is definitely possible to come close. The...
Leftover Lentil Hand Pies
What to do with leftovers? If you've ever stared into the fridge and thought: "There's so much in here, but nothing calls out to me!", then this recipe is for you. As simple as it is, this recipe for leftover lentil hand pies can transform boring leftovers into...
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
RECOMMENDED VIBE: A hand-picked collection of music to set the mood for this recipe! Rare and elusive Shhh, don't spook it! See it over there? It's the rare and elusive Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries! This seems to be the holy grail for sweet potato lovers...