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…
ALL RECIPES
Under RECIPES, you’ll find all occasion recipes and tips for the busy home cook that are researched and tested, adaptable to your taste, easy to follow and delicious.
We break down the recipes into:
- parts of a meal (chicken, pork, beef and veal, seafood/fish, pasta, appetizers, desserts, soups, pizza and breads),
- cooking methods (grilling, sous vide, instant pot),
- comfort foods,
- vegetarian and
- under 30 minutes.
Almost all recipes have make ahead instructions for storing, freezing and warming. If you are looking for something specific, use the search bar in the menu.
Easy Naan Bread Recipe
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…
Simple Shrimp Roll Recipe
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…
Easy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
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…
Simple Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
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 With Mango
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…
Hamburger Steak With Onion Gravy (Sous Vide or Pan Sear)
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…
Super Easy Potato Knishes
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….
Healthy Ratatouille Soup
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…
What To Do With Tomatoes (19 Recipes and Tips 2022)
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….
Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos
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 (Step by Step)
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…
Easy Strawberries in White Chocolate (for beginners)
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…
Sous Vide Corned Beef Recipe (2 ingredients!)
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…
31 Summer Sunday Dinner Ideas (2022)
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…
Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe (with rolled or steel oats)
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…
Easy Vegetarian Fajitas Recipe (20 minutes)
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 (Korean-style)
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
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 (for French Dip Au Jus)
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 (with Veggies and Apples)
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,…
Best Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots
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….
Healthy Pesto Pasta With Vegetables
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…
27 Vegetarian Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day 2022
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…
Simple Chicken Meatballs In Sauce (30 minutes)
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…
Best Sous Vide Pork Chops (Vietnamese-style)
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…
Healthy Vegetable Quinoa Salad Recipe
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…
Easy Curried Rice with Raisins
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….
Best Sous Vide New York Strip Steak
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…
Easter Dinner For Two Ideas: 2 unique menus 2022
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…
39 Best Passover Recipes For A Seder (2022)
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…
25 Meatless Monday Dinner Ideas (2022)
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…