Two Kooks In The Kitchen

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Weeknight or company fare, Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is just a simple, delicious vegetable side dish with lots of crispy caramelized bits. Here’s what I do differently than many of the other recipes you see online for Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower:

In one hour (not the typical two or more), you are sitting down to a delicious instant pot French onion soup. Expect rich broth and sweet caramelized onions, topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. Heavenly comfort fare! For some reason, I’ve been craving French onion soup lately. Maybe the coming of Fall. As always,…

a fall flower gourd and leaf arrangement in a large flat decorator dish outdoors in front of a Japanese dwarf maple tree

Looking to create a new signature dish to bring to your next potluck? Maybe one of these easy potluck recipes (30 minutes or less) will fit the bill. Many of us need a few good recipes in our back pocket to contribute to holiday events or family and friends dinners. Of course it’s perfectly fine…

Grilled BBQ boneless Chicken thighs on cutting board

The marinade for Grilled BBQ Chicken has been in my family for about 50 years. It looks like regular BBQ sauce, but it’s not. We used it on steak, chops and chicken. Easy and always delicious. The secret ingredient in the slightly sweet tangy marinade/sauce is

Vietnamese Pork Chops glazed and cooked on cutting board, one chop sliced to show meat

My husband says these sous vide Vietnamese pork chops are the best pork chops he’s ever eaten. Period. Tons of flavor, moist and tender. His words. He’s clearly been watching too many cooking shows with me :). I’m pretty sure he thought my Sous Vide Pork Chops with Apple Chutney were pretty amazing too, but…

Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, peas on a plate

We’re sharing our much-loved Thanksgiving side dish recipes for the upcoming holiday. Vegetarians, make ahead-ers and cooks who like quick-and-easy will have lots to choose from – some traditional, some not. In our home, we celebrate two Thanksgivings – one in October for Canadian Thanksgiving and the other in November for American Thanksgiving. (My husband,…

Creamed Spinach in a serving bowl sitting on a plate

Quick and easy creamed spinach, laced with onion and garlic, is one of the yummiest comfort side dishes ever. Make it as decadent or light as you like. At its core, creamed spinach is a simple bechamel or white sauce mixed with spinach and seasonings. That’s it. The whole dish takes about 15 minutes. Either…

sliced marinated flank steak on cutting board with cup of sauce on side

When cooked right, marinated flank steak is a delicious, lean, robust-tasting meat that’s a great choice for a crowd. And there are lots of great ways to use leftovers if you’re lucky enough to have any. I’ve been making flank steak forever so I’ve learned a thing a two. This recipe makes a flank steak…