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Sweet Roasted Carrots and Capers Make an Exceptionally Delicious Spread/Dip.
I’ve seen many recipes...
This is the Perfect Way to Enjoy the Last Great Peaches of Summer.
I know I’ve recently posted a couple...
Feta, Nigella Seeds, Pomegranate Juice and Arils Combine for a Unique and Delicious Take on Stuffed Tomatoes.
I’ve...
A Scrumptious Twist on Italian Sausage Sandwiches!
This meal came about because I had some Italian...
A Summer Main Course Pie That Puts Green Tomatoes Front and Center.
I love green tomatoes. They are...
Potatoes This Good Don’t Need Much of Anything Else.
I had a real hankering for my Crispy Skillet...
A Cobbler That’s Not Dessert? Oh, Yeah, It is a Very Good Thing.
I’ve run across a couple of recipes...
A Different Spin on Salmon. Wow, Is It Good!
I had a taste for salmon. But I didn’t have a taste for...
Sunday Pasta Sauce is a Tradition for a Very Good Reason.
This recipe is 100% pure comfort food for...
An Unusual and Very Tasty Twist on the Classic Cheese Pie.
I’ve been using the kimchi I made in quite...
The Bright Flavor Pairs Perfectly with a Rich Steak.
It’s been quite awhile since my son purchased dried...
This is So Much More Than Can Be Described in a Simple Title.
This dip, known as Muhammara, is said...
Quick and Easy, but Packs an Explosion of Flavor.
I got to thinking about shrimp fra diavolo. When...
There are Meatballs, and Then There are These Meatballs.
I mentioned in my tahdig recipe post, that...
Nothing Beats That Crispy Layer of Rice.
Whenever I make a tahdig, dinner becomes a special event....
There’s Some Really Good Stuff Going on Here.
Here I am with another rice salad. And what a beauty...
An Easy, but Elegant Pan Sauce Gilds the Lily in This Recipe.
I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions...
Rich and Creamy Goodness is Sometimes Needed.
I wanted some shredded red cabbage for a recipe. All...
Elegant and Rich, but Surprisingly Vibrant.
I’m not fond of a lot of braised meat recipes as I find...
A Bowl of Beans Unlike Any You’ve Ever Tasted.
Here I am, back with another bowl-of-beans recipe....
Skewers of Lamb Served on Top of Flatbreads is Never a Bad Thing.
I made my Beet Flatbreads with Pomegranate...
Potatoes, Crème Fraîche, Tomatoes, and Oranges Encased in a Buttery Crust – Sound Good to You?
I was...
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Deliciousness. Right Here.
I was really in the mood for cured salmon. In the past,...
One of the Best Sandwiches I’ve Ever Tasted.
You know how it goes. You get a taste for something....
A Glorious Combination of Color, Texture, and Flavors.
Well, there are a few things going on here...
Nothing Dull About These Flavors.
Here’s a very tasty meal I put together after thinking about what...
Bacon, Onions, and Crème Fraîche Play a Role in This Beauty.
I found myself with an abundance of big...
Juicy and Perfectly Seasoned Oven-Baked Ribs are Served with a Crisp Asian-Flavored Celery Salad.
I’ve...
Now Here is a Bowl of Noodles I Fully Support.
Kenji Lopez is a favorite of mine and I came upon a...
Nothing At All Boring About This Pot of Beans.
Brothy beans. I just love the sound of that. Good beans...
A creamy fish soup with a difference.
I’m a fan of all good fish soups/chowders. From the tomato based...
An Unusual, but Outstanding Pizza. If I Do Say So Myself.
I know this is an unorthodox pizza. After...
Crisp, golden brown chicken cutlets that are loaded with flavor from the pecorino.
I think fried chicken...
A French Classic for a Very Good Reason.
I’ve long wanted to make this kind of pâté and finally got...
Melt in Your Mouth Perfectly Roasted Tomatoes.
There are those times when comfort food is necessary....
Crisp and Chewy Coconut Milk Rice Cakes are Out of This World Delicious.
In my continuing cooking journey...
So Creamy It Melts in Your Mouth.
After making my Potatoes Au Gratin the other day, I still had a big...
So Much Flavor and Such Fun to Eat.
I don’t know about you, but I love wrapping intensely flavored...
Leftover Cornbread Makes a Great Bread Salad.
I had a big slab of leftover cornbread and was in the...
Melted Cheese Between Two Tortillas Makes for a Killer Taco.
I realize these look odd, but please bear...
Here’s an Exciting and Unusual Crab Salad for Dinner Tonight.
Good crabmeat is one of those delicacies...
So Easy and So Very Delicious.
I cooked up a pot of Rancho Gordo’s Royal Corona beans and used some...
White Fish, Green Beans, and Pineapple Bathed in a Beautiful Curry-Style Coconut Milk Sauce.
When setting...
Uncooked Cream and Lemon Juice Make a Beautiful Silky Sauce.
As much as I appreciate and enjoy making...
I Hesitated to Call This a Salad Because It Is So Much More.
You know how it is when you get a taste...
Brush Your Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses for a Lacquered Finish.
I’ve written about buttermilk...
Rich and Smoky Pork is the Perfect Match for Bright Peach Salsa.
I recently cooked a pork shoulder...
Fluffy Focaccia and Juicy Shrimp Make for an Irresistible Meal!
This meal began with the focaccia....
Warm and Crispy Cubes of Cheese Top a Salad of Summer Fruits.
Here I am again with another summer salad...
Add Great Bread and You’ve Got Yourself a Fantastic Light Meal.
It’s no secret that I love peaches....
An Unusual and Surprising Combination that is Oh, So Delicious.
When we made our batch of chili crisp,...
A Savory Pie Bursting with the Flavors of Summer
When making a BLT the other day, I decided to add some...
This is a Salad that Satisfies on All Levels.
I’m here once again with a salad that contains tinned...
Tender Pork Kebabs Slathered in a Spiced Yogurt Blend.
I was in the mood for pork kebabs and the more...
Beat the Heat with An Ice Cold Bowl of This Fruit-Filled Gazpacho.
Well, Gazpacho Season is here. Besides...
A Bread and Tomato Salad with Cold Roast Beef Hit the Spot.
Slices of cold roast beef make for a surprising ...
This Recipe is Truly a Game Changer.
I’ve written about this roast in the past, but I feel it’s worth...
Everything I Love About Food is Right Here in This Bowl.
I eat some type of rice bowl regularly. The...
A Quick and Easy Southern Italian Pasta Dish.
There are many many recipes out there for this classic...
Who Doesn’t Love a Juicy Kebab Wrapped in Fried Flatbread?
This plate of food is a mix of cultures...
Strawberry Salsa on Toast Smeared with Ricotta? Oh, Yes!
In case you’re looking for more ways to enjoy...
This is so Delicious, I Repeated it Again a Few Nights Later.
Well, as promised, here’s one of the...
Does Brilliantly Colored Beet Flavored Pasta Sound Good to You?
I’ve seen recipes for brilliantly colored...
Waffles and Fried Chicken I Finally Love.
There were a lot of decisions that went into this dish. I’ve...
A Quick and Easy Recipe That Tastes Like You Spent Hours in the Kitchen.
As much as I enjoy making...
A Very Different Take on a Classic.
When I roast a chicken, we always eat the dark meat first and save...
In the Mood for a Different Take on Pasta Salad?
Before I get started discussing the details of this...
Crisp Chunks of Bread Soak Up the Juices in this Traybake.
Roasted chickens show up regularly in my...
It Only Takes a Few Minutes to Make Mouthwatering Lamb Chops.
This is hardly a recipe. But I stumbled...
Garlic Chips, Garlic Oil, Cumin Seeds, and Curry Leaves are a Few of the Flavors in This Fried Rice.
While...
Intensely Flavored Pasta Dish that Satisfies on All Levels is Truly a Thing of Beauty.
It’s no secret...
After Marinating Overnight, This Comes together in No Time.
I’m a fan of all kinds of adobos. There...
In the Mood for Fish Cooked in Harrisa Spiced Roasted Tomato Sauce with Charred Lemons and Roasted Garlic?...
A Hot Open Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich on a Freshly Made Baguette.
I was in the mood for a tartine,...
A Crisp and Gooey Version of the Beloved Classic.
Macaroni and cheese. It’s ubiquitous. Most of us love...
In the Mood for Soft Syrupy Oranges Sitting on Top of Warmly Spiced Chicken?
When I got it in my head...
Coat the Ribs in a Fragrant Dry Rub for Deep Flavor
Ribs. Pork ribs. I love them. And while I will...
Fresh Mussels Cooked in a Coconut Milk, Turmeric, and Lime
Nik Sharma is one of my many favorite cookbook...
Simple, Yet Thoroughly Satisfying Comfort Food
When it comes to frozen vegetables, there are only a...
Rich Wine Sauce Turns Thick Peppercorn Crusted Ground Chuck Patties into a Company Worthy Dish
Out...
Sometimes Nothing Will Satisfy. Except a Great Steak.
I think I’ve cooked steaks in every imaginable...
Salad for Dinner Sound Good to You? This One Fits the Bill. Creamy, Crunchy, Bright, and So Satisfying.
Dinner...
Ottolenghi Strikes Again with a Surprising Take on a Main Dish Pie.
I took on another Ottolenghi recipe...
Beans that are Creamy and Full of Flavor from Tahini and Chili Oil.
I’ve been cooking up a storm from...