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Shut the front door! This Pad Thai is so d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s, it might just become my new favorite go to weeknight meal. It literally comes together in under 5 minutes and…

These Cuban pork pinchos (kebabs) are amazing! What makes this a Cuban pincho? The sour orange! Sour oranges have a unique and distinct citrusy, sweet and sour flavor for an…

Trying to eat more plant-based foods or you need to cut back on red meat, but still want to enjoy a burger? Well, this is the vegetarian meatless option you…

This is a brilliant and delicious vegetable pizza made so simple with store bought puff pastry and your favorite roasted vegetables. It’s a great way to get kids more involved…

The literal translation is Penne alla Old Tavern. It sound very old world, and the dish tastes old world, but this recipe is from the 20th century and we commonly…

Straw & Hay with Gorgonzola is a pasta dish from Ina Garten’s cookbook Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust. This northern Italian dish called Paglia e Fieno is usually made with…

There’s no better way to kick off the summertime grilling season than with a nice Churrasco on the grill! Churrasco is Portuguese for grilled meats primarily associated with Brazil, Argentina…

Chicken Piccata is a wonderful dish when you want something easy to make but elegant and extremely rich. The chicken is delicious and so tender you can cut it with…

Fresh rosemary and lemon zest make boring ground chicken into a tasty and delicious chicken patties. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. These patties freeze well for a…

This Chicken and Spinach Manicotti is super easy to make and so full of flavor. It’s one of those semi-homemade casseroles that is a wonderful back pocket recipe for company…

Delicious, juicy and flavorful Asian Pork Meatballs are just perfect! These are so light and tender. I love the combination of flavors and the meatballs and sauce go so well…

I’m addicted to Houston’s Ding’s Chicken Sandwich. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love it. The Hillstone Restaurant Group actually has a great menu and consistently plate delicious food, regardless…

Talk about restaurant quality tacos! This dish elevates any Taco Tuesday and is deserving of it’s own night. Seafood tacos are big at my house and these are extra special.…

We’ve come a long way since the Middle Ages yet pasta al forno or baked pasta is still a timeless and classic meal. Italians call it piatto unico meaning a…

There’s something magical about sharing a simple meal around the kitchen table on a late Sunday afternoon. I’ve had so many Sunday dinners around that table. So many wonderful memories.…

Jambalaya! You immediately think New Orleans, French Quarter, Louisiana cooking and all that jazz! It’s a one pot wonder – uniquely American which reflects the rich cultural influences of the…

The art of barbecuing is a serious subject. Obtaining the perfect flavor profile with the right amount of bark and fall off the bone tenderness is the life’s work of…

Ah, fried foods! Who doesn’t love it? I mean breaded, fried chicken is the precursor to chicken nuggets. Schnitzel is basically a cut of pork, veal, chicken or steak that…

What makes a great burger? Well, that’s a personal question, but I love my burgers medium with a nice seared crust on the outside. This is hard to obtain at…

This recipe is so delicious and easy to make. Just a few simple ingredients makes this fish the star of any meal. I like to roast it whole because the…