This is your sign to add Nagi Maehashi's latest cookbook, Delicious Tonight, to your library list! Her popular blog, RecipeTin Eats, is one of my personal favorites. Her food combines her Aussie influence with her Asian roots, making intimidating Asian recipes feel far more approachable. Her recipes call for easily accessible Asian ingredients and familiar … Continue reading Oven-Roasted Korean BBQ Chicken
Sauces, Dips, and Rubs
Chimichurri Chicken Wings
We have a new obsession at my house: Chimichurri Chicken Wings. Which has subsequently resulted in a secondary obsession with chimichurri itself. I've watched chefs make it in cooking competitions for literally years, but I didn't actually make or try it until last month. We've eaten these chicken wings every single week since. One week, … Continue reading Chimichurri Chicken Wings
Scalloped Apples
One of my favorite aspects of watching cooking competition shows from other countries is seeing how our food differs. Whether it be a difference in ingredients or just a different way of preparing the same ingredients. It's a great way to keep interest and variety in your meals. The other day, I was watching a … Continue reading Scalloped Apples
Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
The weather is heating up! When the sun comes out, I start craving Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors. This delicious combo of marinated chicken with fresh, creamy salsa is perfect for a warm evening dinner. The addictive flavors of the marinade combined with the freshness of the corn and lime is mouthwatering! This meal would be … Continue reading Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Rosemary Garlic Rack of Lamb
One of my absolute favorite splurge meals, especially for Easter, is Rack of Lamb. Smothered in fresh herbs and roasted in the oven to perfection, these lamb chops are much easier to prepare than they seem. They're especially delicious served alongside a yogurt dill feta sauce or nestled in mashed potatoes. Rosemary Garlic Rack of … Continue reading Rosemary Garlic Rack of Lamb
Watermelon, Grilled Peach, and Blackberry Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Yogurt Sauce
I honestly thought this would be just another fruit salad. Just a sweet side dish on a hot summer day. I should've trusted the great Bobby Flay, because this is really delicious! It's the yogurt sauce, a simple combination of yogurt, honey, and lemon juice. I was surprised how much I loved the flavor itself, … Continue reading Watermelon, Grilled Peach, and Blackberry Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Creamy Paprika Zucchini
Are you overrun with fresh zucchini from your plentiful garden harvest? Or perhaps just searching for new, creative ways to prepare this versatile veggie? Try this flavorful recipe, bursting with tasty paprika, sour cream, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs! You can prepare this dish as a side to your entrée, but the sauce is so … Continue reading Creamy Paprika Zucchini
Biscuits and Spicy Sausage Gravy
My husband has been so supportive lately that when he requested biscuits and gravy, I was eager to oblige, even in hot summer weather. Since he enjoys a kick of heat in his food, I made this gravy a little spicier using a hot type of sausage and red pepper flakes. NOTE: This recipe isn't … Continue reading Biscuits and Spicy Sausage Gravy
Spiced Plum Jam for the Freezer
In the Northern Hemisphere, plums ripen in the summer months, typically between July and September. Yet, plum is such a popular flavor for the November and December holiday season, especially when you include warmer spices, like clove and cinnamon. What better way to celebrate Christmas in July than to make homemade Freezer Plum Jam, plain … Continue reading Spiced Plum Jam for the Freezer
Marinated Chicken Thighs with Yogurt and Paprika
If you follow my recipes regularly, you know I love marinades! They boost the flavor of everything they're used with, and they cover a multitude of cooking sins. I came across this particular marinade, simply titled Juiciest 6-Ingredient Chicken, on an IG ad. The marketing worked, because I printed the recipe and made it for … Continue reading Marinated Chicken Thighs with Yogurt and Paprika
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