This rich, meaty chili is an ideal crock-pot meal. The lager makes a great base but if you’re concerned with adding, feel free to use a non-alcoholic beer. Toppings definitely complete the dish so do not skip on the corn chips and fresh avocado. Carne…
Ham Pot Pie
This holiday, we tried out a spiral-cut ham. Since my family rarely eats ham it was a great opportunity to test out some fun recipes for leftovers. After some Croque monsieurs, fried slices for breakfast, and a pizza with ham and pineapple (it’s soooo good..don’t…
Feta Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki
Forget everything you think you know about burgers. Then start with these and start your love affair afresh! This tzatziki is creamy, herby and absolutely PERFECT when added to the juicy lamb patties and buttery brioche rolls. Garnish with some fresh Persian cucumber slices for…
Cantonese Chicken Noodle Salad
I love this salad so much. I make about a thousand variations on a basic sesame noodle salad. Sometimes I’ll change the protein: seared tuna, skirt steak or even tofu. Sometimes I’ll swap up the veggies/herbs: cabbage goes great, I love cilantro in this one,…
Carne Asada Tostadas with Peach Salsa
This recipe is just frickin’ perfection. Juicy, grilled steak mixed with sweet peach salsa is a combination that sets off fireworks. This is so easy to make as well! If you’re looking for the ideal recipe to celebrate a summer night or for a lip-smacking…
Radish Pesto Linguine with Feta Turkey Meatballs
This recipe encapsulates a lot of what I’ve learned cooking during this pandemic. When I came home from culinary school to show off my new skills to my parents, I remember my Father’s disappointment as I carefully diced potatoes for Pommes Persillade. He simply watched…
Teriyaki Salmon with Baby Bok Choy
I could never get my husband really excited about salmon for dinner…until now. Typically my hubby prefers his fish in a taco doused with hot sauce, but this teriyaki sauce changed his mind. This sauce is very easy to make and stores for multiple meals,…
Pizza Hand Pies
Anyone who’s ever enjoyed a hot pocket, can get behind these pizza hand pies (basically every child or grown child anywhere)! By using pre-made empanada dough, you save yourself tons of time and cleanup. And warm a little extra marinara to make these babies extra…
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
There’s nothing like a creamy, flaky chicken pot pie for dinner. Now ditch the spoons and enjoy that same wondrous comfort in a hand pie! Best yet is you can you pre-made dough, rotisserie chicken and a blend of frozen peas and carrots to whip…
Mole Chicken Tostadas
When you want something divinely tasty but a little different for dinner, these mole chicken tostadas fit the bill. They are perfect for Sunday game days and leftovers make an ideal packable lunch once repurposed as a rice bowl. That’s tasty and practical! Mole Chicken…