One valuable piece of advice that has stuck with me over the years was shared through Molly Wizenberg’s blog, Orangette, and it revolves around creating a “Crap I Like to Eat” list. This list comprises recipes that never fail to sound appealing, no matter the circumstances. When faced with a lack of motivation, time, or agreement on what to eat, this go-to list proves to be a lifesaver.
Emphasizing simplicity and convenience, the recipes on this list should be easy to whip up with commonly stocked ingredients, eliminating the need for a last-minute grocery run. For myself and my partner, Elise’s Hamburger Stroganoff from Simply Recipes holds a top spot on our list for its consistent ability to satisfy our cravings.
This quick and hearty dish is a dependable weeknight option, coming together in roughly 30 minutes using mostly pantry staples. The creamy sauce, chewy pasta, savory mushrooms, and onions blend harmoniously to create a comforting meal that never disappoints.
Having prepared this dish countless times, I’ve tweaked the original recipe to suit my preferences and ingredient availability. Cooking the ground beef in one batch, opting for spinach over parsley, doubling the mushrooms, and substituting sour cream with a cream cheese mixture are some of the adjustments I’ve made over the years. Adding a touch of Dijon mustard for a zesty kick and using various pasta shapes to pair with the sauce have also become regular features in my rendition of the dish.
With familiarity breeding confidence in the kitchen, I now rely more on instinct than precise measurements, tweaking the flavors as I go along. Despite the fatigue of a long workday, this dish consistently earns top marks, proving its worth time and time again.
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