One of my all time favorite Asian takeout dishes is Chicken Katsu. I love the crispy, fried strips of dark meat chicken, especially complimented by the barbecue-like, sweet and tangy Tonkatsu sauce. This is not a traditional Japanese recipe, but this sauce tastes so similar to what you get from takeout restaurants, you'd never guess … Continue reading Chicken Katsu
Sauces, Dips, and Rubs
Chicken, Asparagus, and Peas in Lemon Cream Sauce
As spring days get longer, we start craving meals that are lighter. This delicate cream sauce is punctuated by the brightness of lemon juice, balanced by garlic and the freshness of asparagus and peas. If you're watching your carb intake, you can omit the pasta. The chicken and veggies tossed in this delicious sauce make … Continue reading Chicken, Asparagus, and Peas in Lemon Cream Sauce
Garlic and Rosemary Rub for Roast Lamb
Are you looking for the best rosemary and garlic rub for lamb? Loin, chop, leg; the cut doesn't matter. This rub will take it to the next level! I've been roasting lamb for years, and while it has always been tasty, this rub makes it phenomenal. The secret: mince that garlic to within an inch … Continue reading Garlic and Rosemary Rub for Roast Lamb
Chick-fil-A® Sauce
If you're anything like me, you crave Chick-fil-A more on Sundays than any other day of the week (even though I admire their policy to give that day to their employees). What is a craving to do? Make it from scratch at home! Their ever-popular Chick-fil-A® Sauce is a cross between Honey Mustard and barbecue sauce, … Continue reading Chick-fil-A® Sauce
Red Robin© Campfire Sauce
Do you have a Red Robin restaurant where you live? We certainly do, and I grew up celebrating all kinds of life events and birthdays with them. Their enthusiastic servers helped me ring in my Sweet 16th birthday, my Senior Skip breakfast, and even my very first date. Red Robin is especially known for their … Continue reading Red Robin© Campfire Sauce
Your Favorite Burger and Fry Sauce
Yep, this is that sauce. The one that comes standard with anything at your favorite burger spot. The sauce you love to dip your fries in. The sauce that comes oozing out of your favorite burger. And it's so easy to make. Prepare to up your homemade burger and fries game to a whole new … Continue reading Your Favorite Burger and Fry Sauce
Honey Mustard Sauce
So many premade sauces are filled with fillers and preservatives that aren't good for our long-term health. But you'd be surprised how easy it is to make your favorites from scratch! Such as this delicious Honey Mustard! It works great for chicken strips, corn dogs, salad dressing, and a marinade for chicken. One of the … Continue reading Honey Mustard Sauce
Asiago Mushroom Chicken
Nothing gets boring faster day after day than boneless, skinless chicken breasts. My solution: sauces, and this is one of my favorites! Combining the umami of the mushrooms with the smooth tang of the cheese, it's creamy, flavorful, and very easy to make. And while the recipe calls solely for Asiago, I frequently use the … Continue reading Asiago Mushroom Chicken
Chicken and Broccolini in Lemon White Wine Sauce
This recipe is adapted from a friend's killer lemon chicken orecchiette recipe that I used to ask her to make weekly. Nowadays, it's one of my husband's most requested dinners. The garlic, the lemon, and the sundried tomatoes marry together to create such a delicious sauce. I wanted to come up with a wheat-free option … Continue reading Chicken and Broccolini in Lemon White Wine Sauce
Oven Roasted Buffalo Chicken Wings
Popular chicken wings restaurants are beloved for a reason; wings are good! But did you know how easy restaurant-quality chicken wings are to make at home in your oven? Whether you're making them for a game day, a movie night, or a delicious dinner, give them a try! You'll be surprised how easy these addicting … Continue reading Oven Roasted Buffalo Chicken Wings
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