Some might argue that a “breakfast pasta” already exists, and that it goes by the name of carbonara. I mean, any pasta that features eggs, cheese, and salty pork products sounds like something you might enjoy for a luxurious breakfast.

Sloppy Joes are one of my go-to weeknight meals using ground beef. They’re faster and easier than burgers, and offer up protein and veggies in a sauce that kids (and adults) love.

My life as a transient chef is fun. One minute, I’m grilling freshly caught coho salmon at a wedding in Sandy, Oregon; the next I’m creating kimchi burgers and hot dogs for Mama O’s 10th anniversary Kimchipalooza.