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Orange Ginger Chicken Skewers

Orange Ginger Chicken Skewers

Orange Ginger Chicken Skewers are an easy, delicious way to grill a whole chicken for your summer cookout. I broke down and carved a whole chicken for this recipe but you could certainly buy breasts or thighs to marinade and grill if you’d like. I may have a love affair […]

Tomahawk Steak

How NOT to cook a 60 dollar Tomahawk Steak

Nothing worse could happen on your grill than overcooking the perfect cut of expensive beef. Let me share my horrible mistake with you. Look at that beef. It’s a perfect three pound Tomahawk Rib Eye Steak I picked up for Memorial Day Weekend at L. Halteman in Reading Terminal Market. […]

Salmon Poached in Coconut Milk

Salmon Poached in Coconut Milk

When you’re tired of grilled, baked, and broiled Salmon, why not Poach? Salmon Poached in Coconut Milk might be the best way to prepare fresh fatty Salmon. I was pleasantly surprised with this cooking method. The coconut milk doesn’t exactly add much flavor to the Salmon itself but that’s a […]

Asian Chicken Tacos

Asian Chicken Tacos

This Chicken Taco Recipe is inspired with Asian flavors like Ginger, Garlic, Soy, Sesame, and Orange with a hint of sweet and spicy. This is one of my favorite go-to marinades for everything but today we’re broiling skewered chicken for these Asian Chicken Tacos.

Spanakopita

Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a traditional Greek Spinach and Cheese pie. Of course I had to put my updated twist on it with some pine nuts and lemon. Because, why doesn’t Spanakopita already have pine nuts and lemon in it?! Oh, hey – coincidentally, March 26th happens to be #NationalSpinachDay. While doing […]

Chili

Chili

This is my basic forty five minute+ Weeknight Chili recipe that serves as the base for all other chili recipes. All the flavor comes from whole ingredients like onions, tomato, beef, bacon and chili peppers. None of that powdered stuff.

Spaghetti Squash and Clams

Spaghetti Squash with Clams

Spaghetti Squash and Clams steamed in White Wine – who says you need pasta?! The light fruitiness of the spaghetti squash is a surprisingly great pairing with white wine and clams. For anyone steering away from gluten or just trying to eat a little healthier, this is an awesome alternative […]

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

It’s time for BACON WRAPPED MEATLOAF! We’re taking your standard meatloaf up a notch by wrapping the meatloaf in bacon and glazing it with apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Jump to recipe > Yup. We’re throwing ketchup to the wind and going straight for the good stuff. Make sure […]

White Bean Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili

Blend beans, roasted yellow pepper, corn, and corn tortillas in chicken broth for the sweet rich base of this Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili! That’s right, we’re busting out TWO small appliances for this White Bean Chicken Chili. It must be good. Everywhere you turn, this Slow Cooker White Bean […]

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Bacon Butter Sauce

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Bacon Butter Sauce

You just might fall in love with Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Bacon Butter Sauce. Here at Eat Up! Kitchen, I’m all about exposing how easy it is to cook at home for yourself and others. You don’t have to go out to dinner to have an amazing meal. Cooking […]

Three Chili Short Rib Chili

Three Chili Short Rib Chili

I don’t know if you guys are ready for this Three Chili Short Rib Chili – this is next level stuff. We’re making our own chili sauce and we’re adding dark beer and chocolate to this Short Rib Chili! It’s rich, smokey, sweet, and just a little spicy. I thought […]

German Bratwurst, Cabbage, and Potato Stew

German Bratwurst, Cabbage, and Potato Stew

This 8-ingredient German Bratwurst, Cabbage, and Potato Stew should get you ready for the cooler October weather. Serve this with a side of German Pilsner and you’re all set! Autumn is here! And boy was today a chilly one. I had this huge Napa Cabbage I needed to do something […]

Delicata Squash Stuffed with Sausage Peppers and Onions

Stuffed Delicata Squash

Delicata Squash stuffed with the classic Sausage, Peppers, and Onions is as fast as it is adorable. These little guys cook in just 20 minutes, enough time to prep and cook the stuffing; a pretty convenient weeknight dinner. Squash season is upon us! I know this because my Philly Food […]

Lamb Tagine

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Asian Pears

There’s a lot happening with each bite of this Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Asian Pears! Lamb shoulder is rubbed with a spicy, herbaceous, garlic marinade and accompanied by figs, dates, asian pears, red onions, and honey.  Let’s start with the obvious; What the heck is a Tagine and why should you […]