I’m Aihoa! I created Food with Aihoa to share my food experiments and favorite recipes.
All in Beef
These bacon wrapped mini meatloaves are everything you love about classic meatloaf, just scaled down and wrapped in crispy bacon. They bake up juicy and flavorful, with a delicious glaze and that perfect balance of savory and smoky in every bite. Because they’re individual-sized, they cook faster than a traditional loaf and are easy to serve for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even casual gatherings. Simple ingredients, big comfort-food energy, and leftovers you’ll actually look forward to.
Why settle for buns when you can have grilled cheese? These grilled cheese burgers stack juicy beef and crispy bacon between two golden, melty grilled cheese sandwiches. Would you give this a try?
This Guinness beef stew is all about depth and flavor—crispy bacon, seared stew meat, and tender veggies simmered low and slow in a savory stout-based broth. The Guinness adds a subtle richness that brings everything together. Serve it with flaky biscuits, crusty bread, or mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal. It’s a classic dish that feels like a warm hug on a cold day.
This sriracha meatloaf brings a spicy twist to a classic comfort food! Packed with bold flavors, tender ground meat, and a tangy sriracha glaze, it's the perfect balance of light heat and savory goodness. Whether served with mashed potatoes or tucked into a sandwich, it's a meal that brings heat in the best way.
When it comes to preparing a great steak, a good marinade can make all the difference. This simple, yet flavorful marinade combines umami richness of soy sauce with a blend of herbs, garlic, and a touch of spice. Perfect for any cut of steak, this marinade tenderizes while infusing each bite with savory, bold flavors. Let the steak soak for a few hours or overnight to ensure it's juicy and packed with flavor when it hits the grill or pan.
These Cheesy Meatball Puff Pastry Bites are a nod to my husband’s burger cravings - recreated in a flakier, more snack-able form and perfect for sharing!
If you know me, you know my love for all things potato, with poutine being close, if not at, the very top of the list. Add phở, a staple of Vietnamese cuisine, into the mix and you’ve got the best of both worlds. This was such a fun appetizer to put together - I went through sharing several versions of this phở poutine with friends and tweaking the recipe over the course of multiple dinner parties so I’m really excited about it and hope you guys enjoy it!
Breakfast burritos are the perfect way to transform leftovers into a hearty and satisfying breakfast. Plus, they're versatile and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. These breakfast burritos are stuffed with melty cheese, fluffy scrambled eggs, fresh bell peppers and onions, and leftover steak.
Nothing says fusion like birria ramen - tender, flavorful beef cooked in a robust, fiery blend of chiles and served over freshly cooked ramen.
These creamy egg noodles and meatballs are made with flavor-packed homemade meatballs smothered in savory, saucy goodness and served over egg noodles. So yummy!
I don’t always make bò kho (Vietnamese braised beef stew) but it is always worth the time and effort when I do. Kho is the Vietnamese word for braise because you’re essentially braising the meat in this stew. The longer you cook it, the softer the meat becomes so you end up with mouthwatering, fall apart chunks of beef and tender carrots, loaded with fresh herbs (I like lots of cilantro and Thai basil, but feel free to leave either of them out if it’s not your thing) and aromatics all in a delicious broth. Every family has their own recipe for this dish. It’s incredibly satisfying and hard to mess up - if you can make stew, you can make bò kho. Traditionally, bò kho is served with warm baguette, but it transforms beautifully into a noodle soup or rice dish!
Cozy up to this slow cooked bacon, beef, and veggie stew any day of the week. It’s full of rich, bacon flavor and nutritious veggies. My favorite part is how tender the beef is. You can eat it all by itself, or serve it with some bread for dipping.
