Mains

Chicken ala King

Chicken a la King

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 […]

Garlic & White Wine Braised Bone-In Pork Shoulder

Braised Pork Shoulder

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 […]

Lentil Pumpkin Stew

Vegan Lentil and Pumpkin Stew

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

London Broil

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 […]

Pad Thai

Pad Thai

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 […]

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded Chicken Tacos

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 […]

Salmon Stir Fry

Salmon Stir Fry

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 […]

Fettuccine and Clams

Homemade Fettuccine and Clams

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 […]

Penne with Tomatoes

Penne with Tomatoes

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 […]

Cheesy Mac and Beef

Cheesy Mac and Beef

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 […]

Sweet n Hot Shrimp Tacos

Sweet n Hot Shrimp Tacos

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. […]

Chorizo Stuffed Poblanos

Chorizo Stuffed Poblanos

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 […]

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara

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 […]

Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak

Sweet n Spicy Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak

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, […]