Chicken a la King is a simple dish and a great way to stretch out leftovers. With Thanksgiving coming up, this nostalgic meal (with Philly roots?) came to mind as I eagerly anticipate the feast to come. That’s right. Although the true origin of Chicken a la King is disputed […]
This Braised Bone-In Pork Shoulder took me a few days to prep but it was oh so worth it! This was wet brined for two days, air dried for two more, then braised in White Wine and Garlic for over four hours. The point of sharing this recipe is simply […]
This Lentil Pumpkin Stew is made with nutritious whole ingredients and totally vegan. We’re taking a bunch of veggies, cutting them up, and throwing them in a slow cooker. No flour, no dairy, we’re not adding any seasoning, and it should easily make enough to feed you for the week. […]
London Broil is not a cut of meat. It’s a method of preparation to make tough cuts of meat more tender. It’s marinated for several hours and always cut against the muscle fibers. And maybe you can broil it – just not in London. I’m sure we’ve all seen London […]
I had a lot of fun making Pad Thai at home. In fact, I’ve been making this recipe about once a week for the past month. I screwed it up the first couple times so keep reading for my tips and tricks. This is a great recipe and it’s pretty […]
Dude! These chicken tacos totally shred!! Sorry, too 90’s? This recipe for Shredded Chicken Tacos with Sauce is all about building flavor with simple ingredients. You should know that I generally like to keep my ingredient list fairly simple and use cooking techniques instead of processed foods to bring out […]
This simple crispy Salmon Stir Fry with Bok Choy and shredded Carrots is amazing. With just a light dusting of corn starch on some beautiful fatty salmon you can elevate this stir fry to something really special. I bought this gorgeous Norwegian salmon from John Yi Fish Market in Reading […]
You won’t believe how fast and easy it is to make Homemade Fettuccine and Clams. Once you have your fresh pasta cut you’ll have dinner on the table in under 15 minutes. Or use the boxed stuff for this recipe if you’re short on time. This recipe is divided in […]
This Penne with Tomatoes recipe has very few ingredients and comes together as fast as you can chop them up. If you can’t get in-season local tomatoes though, well, you’re just not going to be riding on cloud nine with me. This is one of my go-to summer recipes that […]
There’s nothing fancy about Cheesy Mac and Beef. It’s an inexpensive one-pot comfort dish to make any night of the week. I like to have a small bowl for dinner then snack on the rest straight from the fridge. Let’s talk about pasta. You may think your standard elbow macaroni […]
These Sweet n Hot Shrimp Tacos are marinated in cayenne, brown sugar, and lime juice. Take your time prepping your toppings then broil the shrimp in the oven for 1-2 minutes per side. Let’s not make a big deal out of this. It’s Taco Tuesday and you’ve got 30 minutes. […]
There’s so much flavor in this little package! I know it’s hot out but these Chorizo Stuffed Poblanos come together in two (and a half) easy cooking steps. Let’s get in and out of the kitchen in a snap. It’s not lost on me that for the week of the […]
It’s time to level up your pasta game with Spaghetti Carbonara! Don’t let a few simple ingredients fool you. If you’re not careful you’ll end up with scrambled eggs and bacon grease spaghetti. Let’s see how temperature control and timing are key to perfect Spaghetti Carbonara in 20 minutes. Any […]
I made up this quick Sweet n Spicy Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak for some guest at my last cook out. I’m glad I wrote down the recipe because I’m making it a signature dish for all my cook outs. This rub is comprised of finely ground coffee, brown sugar, cumin, […]
