Chicken, Leek & Roast Potato Pie
I nearly always make too much rice, too much pasta, and too many roast potatoes. If you’re the same, this dinner is the perfect way to use up a handful of crispy potatoes. It’s one of the most comforting pies I’ve ever made. Just serve it with some roasted veggies.
Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Peas & Prosciutto
Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Peas and Prosciutto is the culinary darling you've been dreaming of!Imagine the romance of Italy coming to life on your plate – each ravioli is a little pocket of love, filled with a heavenly mix of pecorino and black pepper that mirrors the iconic Roman pasta dish, Cacio […]
Sausage and Corn Pasta
There’s something magical about the combination of sweet corn and savory Italian sausage, especially when paired with pasta shells that catch all the goodness in every bite. This dish is a celebration of simple, seasonal ingredients that come together effortlessly. The corn adds a juicy pop of freshness, balancing the richness of the sausage and […]
Crisp Gnocchi With Sausage and Peas
This quick skillet dinner combines crisp gnocchi and brawny sausage with sweet pops of peas and herbs. It tastes like spring, but it can be prepared perennially — and without any chopping or waiting for water to boil. (That’s right, you don’t need to boil the gnocchi before searing.) Draped in a combination of […]
Philadelphia Pork Sandwiches
This recipe is inspired by the sandwiches we sampled in Philadelphia. To re-create these famous Philly sandwiches at home, we opted for a boneless pork butt roast and braised it in chicken broth. This made tender and flavorful pork, and the juices from the pork mingled with the chicken broth during cooking to create an […]
Salmon Patties
Salmon patties are small croquette-fritter-like cakes that are loaded up with ingredients like eggs, crackers, herbs, and vegetables that are fried in a small amount of oil until golden brown. They are often served on a bed of greens and accompanied with a sauce. I think it’s worth sharing a little history on salmon […]
Miso-Glazed Broiled Salmon
Soy sauce, mirin, white miso and honey combine to create a sweet-savory balance in this super-simple recipe. Some of the glaze mixture is reserved for serving—drizzle it over the salmon itself or onto a side of sautéed greens or broccoli.
Italian Pressure-Cooker Chickpea and Pork Rib Stew
Tender chickpeas, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, and perfect nubbins of potato come together in this hearty and delicious stew. A pressure cooker makes it fast.There are enough Italian bean stews out there to make you wonder when Italians find the time to eat so much pasta. Within this broad category of hearty Italian bean and legume […]
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Smoked Sausage
Creamy Cajun chicken pasta is one of my favorite ways to make dinner on busy weeknights. Oh, so creamy and somewhat spicy, this family favorite chicken pasta recipe comes together in only 30 minutes! This easy pasta recipe an excellent way to cook boneless and skinless chicken breasts when you are short on time.
French-Style Pork Stew
We wanted a stew with lots of pork flavor but without a lot of heaviness. Could a traditional French recipe pave the way?To produce a rich, savory broth, we use three types of pork: pork butt, kielbasa, and smoked ham shank. Aromatics, herbs, and spices season a mixture of water and chicken broth, and a […]
Linguine with Canned Clams
Linguine with canned clams is a wonderful dish to make when you’re craving clam sauce but don’t want to run to the store to buy fresh clams. Topped with homemade toasty breadcrumbs, this pasta is budget-friendly and takes about 30 minutes making it a perfect weeknight meal!
Cider-Braised Pork Roast
Pork and apples are a classic combination, so for this recipe, we pair a flavorful bone-in pork butt roast with apple cider. Boston butt is a good candidate for braising—its fat and connective tissue break down over the long cooking time, resulting in tender, silky meat. Rubbing the meat with a brown sugar–salt mixture and […]
Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans
Santa Maria pinquito beans are similar to your standard BBQ beans, but with a smoky-spicy profile — think TexMex flavors. Every recipe I’ve seen includes bacon, ham, tomatoes, and onions. After that, the choice of spices or other additions are up to you. I like to include fire-roasted poblano peppers in mine for little extra […]
Panang Curry Beef
Panang is a popular classic Thai curry with a rich and luscious peanut sauce over tender beef that is super quick to make. I also share how to make semi-homemade panang curry paste using store-bought red curry paste as a base. An easy, delicious, gluten-free weeknight meal!
Singapore Noodles for Two
Singapore noodles, a Hong Kong favorite, can sometimes be so heavily seasoned with curry powder that they can feel unpleasantly dusty and gritty. We start by blooming the curry powder in oil, which smooths out the texture and intensifies the flavor. Though the noodles are the main feature in the traditional dish, we tweak the […]
Pork, Fennel, and Lemon Ragu with Pappardelle
You already know ragu rosso, the king of ragu sauces. But perhaps you haven't met the queen: ragu bianco, which, in our version, trades the tomato for bright lemon and rich cream.We ensured plenty of savoriness by creating fond twice. We first browned finely chopped pancetta, onion, and fennel in a Dutch oven and […]