Juicy Grilled Whole Chicken (Cedar Planked)
Grilled whole chicken on a cedar plank is succulent, mildly smoky with crispy skin and really flavorful. Delicious summer fare with only 20 minutes hands-on…
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Grilled whole chicken on a cedar plank is succulent, mildly smoky with crispy skin and really flavorful. Delicious summer fare with only 20 minutes hands-on…
You will be hard pressed to go back to eating store bought naan after making this easy Naan bread recipe. With 4 basic ingredients and…
Shrimp may be the poor man’s lobster, but this simple grilled shrimp roll recipe with dressed-up plump juicy morsels of shrimp in a buttery toasted…
Puff pastry cheese twists are a perfect appetizer for your next get-together. Flaky, cheesy, buttery, crispy and make ahead. Cheese twists are not new or…
Chicken and green bean stir fry is all about tender chicken with blistered fresh green beans, wrapped in a bold and delicious homemade stir fry…
Basil salmon boasts rich flavors from a coating of tomato paste, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, thyme and lemon. The mango adds a lovely sweet…
Sink into a hamburger steak with onion gravy for pure and simple delicious comfort food. Moist and tender with beefy flavor in a rich oniony…
My grandmother’s delicious potato knishes are flaky and melt-in-your-mouth despite the shortcuts that cut the recipe time in half. A great appetizer or side dish….
Loaded with summer vegetables, this hearty and healthy ratatouille soup is low calorie and satisfying. It makes a great vegetarian meal with some warm fresh…
Fragrant, sweet, juicy tomatoes bursting with flavor are the best! What to do with tomatoes? We have lots of great recipe ideas and tomato tips….
I’ve made hundreds of these make-ahead breakfast burritos. They take a few steps, but the convenience of a 2 minute meal-on-the-go for busy mornings or…
How to smoke a brisket in a smoker includes all the best research, experience and tips by guest chef Bob to get you to a…
This is a beginner recipe for making strawberries in white chocolate. We’re taking the easy route that will make your strawberries a success – pretty…
Once you find your sweet spot texture, this 2-ingredient sous vide corned beef recipe is pretty much foolproof. Pile it in reuben sandwiches, serve it…
Sunday dinners with the family are a perfect time to squeeze in that last bit of weekend together before the busy weeknights start. I especially…
Make a hearty breakfast of perfectly creamy, healthy, comforting instant pot oatmeal with rolled oats or steel-cut oats. And, avoid the dreaded burn message, get…
This is an easy, quick and yummy vegetarian fajita recipe. In about 20 minutes, you can be sitting down to a delicious, satisfying, assemble-your-own fajita…
Sous vide chicken wings are moist and tender and a great way to make these sweet, spicy, umami Korean style wings. Is the extra time…
Broccoli and cauliflower salad with avocado dressing makes a wonderful healthy side dish for any meal, potluck or family gatherings. Great textures and fresh flavors….
Sous vide chuck roast is magical. You can achieve a flavorful, tender, medium rare cook with a normally very tough cut of beef. It’s perfect…
Cast iron skillet pork chops is an easy and quick weeknight meal made in one pan with apples, veggies, thyme and a light sauce. Simple,…
Buttery, herby, garlicky, oniony potatoes and carrots. The instant pot does a great job with this easy comfort food side dish. Not fancy. Just delish….
Pesto pasta with vegetables is a simple, healthy side or main dish made with pasta, pesto, spinach, green beans and tomatoes. Packed with flavor and…
We update this post every year with new recipes to help you prepare for a special Mother’s Day brunch. Cheers to the wonderful moms out…
This simple chicken meatballs recipe has a lot to brag about. Tender, juicy meatballs. Healthy veggies. A delicious light savory sauce. In 30 minutes. It’s…
The sous vide cooking method is simply fantastic for pork chops. It keeps them moist and juicy and tender. The Vietnamese marinade and glaze takes…
This flavorful vegetable quinoa salad recipe is packed with healthy fresh veggies, pops with bold colors and is super versatile. Make it ahead for a…
Curried rice with raisins is a simple Indian-style recipe made with broth, onions, curry powder and golden raisins. An easy recipe and delicious side dish….
Sous vide New York Strip is an exceptional steak. Melt in your mouth tender, perfectly cooked to the temperature you choose, easy to make, fantastic…
We’ve put together Easter dinner ideas for two with appetizers, main dishes, sides and desserts. Some traditional, some not. Choose from one of our 2…
We update this post every year with several of our new recipes to help you plan a wonderful Passover Seder menu or help out the…
Meatless Monday dinner ideas are all about eating less meat. We’re sharing some delicious vegetarian dinner recipes for the entire family to get the juices…