A big bowl of caramelized fennel paccheri! Large, tube-shaped pasta tossed in a white wine butter sauce with italian sausage, onions & fennel, lots of garlic, wilted spinach, grated pecorino cheese, fresh herbs, and buttery pistachios over top! Easy enough to whip up on a weeknight, yet special enough to make for a dinner party…just add a big salad alongside! Continue reading “Caramelized Fennel Paccheri with Sausage & Pistachios”
Category: meat & poultry
Chorizo Queso with Homemade Tortilla Chips
The most delicious dip to kick off your Cinco de Mayo feast: chorizo queso with homemade tortilla chips! It’s a little spicy, extra cheesy, and full of smoky chorizo sausage. Top it with fresh cilantro, radishes, and jalapeños for an extra kick. Such an easy appetizer that everyone will love.
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Family Classics: Dad’s Chicken Vesuvio
My dad’s classic chicken vesuvio, an Italian dish that’s rich in flavor and beautifully simple. Pan-roasted chicken, golden potatoes wedges, and a garlic wine pan sauce that gets soaked into the chicken and potatoes as it all bakes. Top it off with a generous amount of fresh parsley and pecorino romano cheese. And then add on a side of sauteed vegetables and you’ve got a hearty, satisfying, delicious meal for any night of the week! Continue reading “Family Classics: Dad’s Chicken Vesuvio”
Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Red Pepper Salsa
A fun weeknight dinner to keep things exciting: carnitas burrito bowl. A base of rice with homemade pork carnitas & black beans mounded over top, plus plenty of fresh toppings like a simple guacamole, cilantro-packed charred pepper salsa, cheese, radishes, and crisp lettuce. Just like ordering a burrito bowl out, you can customize this bowl however you’d like! Continue reading “Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Red Pepper Salsa”
Homemade Carnitas
A simple recipe for homemade carnitas, hopefully one you can make over and over again. Bone-in pork shoulder (or “boston butt”) is slowly cooked in a flavorful broth, then pulled apart and pan-fried in hot oil until crisp. Use these carnitas on tacos, in burritos, on a salad, or any which way you’d like! Continue reading “Homemade Carnitas”
Spiced Rack of Lamb with Citrus Salad
Bringing you the simplest, most flavorful spiced rack of lamb to celebrate Easter! You will absolutely love how easy this dish comes together – racks of lamb rubbed in a bold spice mixture, roasted until juicy & tender, served with a fresh, vibrant citrus salad and a quick creamy yogurt sauce. It’s unique, refreshing, and such a great recipe to serve for any upcoming spring celebration. Continue reading “Spiced Rack of Lamb with Citrus Salad”
Irish Bangers and Colcannon Mash
A plate of Irish bangers and colcannon mash for your St. Patrick’s Day feast! This is the ultimate festive meal, with juicy pan-roasted pork sausages and a side of mashed potatoes full of Irish cheddar, caramelized cabbage, and leeks. It’s one tasty recipe to whip up this weekend or next week for the holiday! Continue reading “Irish Bangers and Colcannon Mash”
Pan-Roasted Ribeye with Parsley Butter
A classic pan-roasted ribeye, cooked to perfection in a hot skillet with caramelized shallots, garlic, and herbs, and topped with a dollop of parsley butter. Use this as your go-to steak recipe and pair it with your favorite side dishes for the ultimate dinner! Continue reading “Pan-Roasted Ribeye with Parsley Butter”
Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken
A fun weeknight dinner to change up your everyday routine: spicy thai peanut chickens. Chicken breast browned in a hot skillet and tossed in a bold peanut sauce with caramelized shallots, red peppers, chile peppers, peanut butter, and coconut milk. With a few fun Thai ingredients thrown into the mix, this dish is bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors. Served over rice and topped with toasted peanuts for a finishing crunch. It’s easy, healthy, and definitely not your average chicken dinner. Continue reading “Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken”
Harissa Baked Chicken Meatballs with Couscous & Yogurt
The tastiest plate of harissa baked chicken meatballs with pearl couscous, a creamy harissa yogurt sauce, and lots of herbs. This is such a fun dinner recipe to change up your weeknight routines! It makes for great leftovers, too, and is full of healthy & nourishing ingredients. Plus…I’d say it’s one of the most deliciously unique recipes to come out of my kitchen this year! Continue reading “Harissa Baked Chicken Meatballs with Couscous & Yogurt”