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Miso Chicken
A few simple ingredients add sublime flavor and make this miso chicken dinner a winner! For added convenience, the chicken can be prepped in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake. Most of us associate miso with the traditional Japanese soup, but what exactly is it and how might we use it? Miso is…
Corned Beef & Dill Stuffed Potatoes
Deli corned beef makes this stuffed potato highly flavorful and extra easy. The addition of dill brings reminders of the classic deli sandwich. In a recent conversation, I mentioned to my sons that I learned a fair bit of what I know about cooking from The Joy of Cooking and an assortment of Junior…
Perfectly Baked Potatoes
This basic technique guarantees potatoes with crisp, flavorful skins and light, fluffy insides every time. Enjoy them with butter or sour cream or stuff with your favorite add-ins. I call these “perfectly baked potatoes” because they’re everything a potato should be. The basic technique guarantees potatoes with crisp, flavorful skins and light, fluffy insides…
Chifrijo (Costa Rican Taco Bowls)
In Costa Rica, these adaptable bowls are often enjoyed with tortilla chips and an Imperial beer and offer a delicious way to reinvent leftovers. ¡Pura Vida! Directly translated, these two words mean “pure life,” but in Costa Rica, the phrase has become a national motto used to say hello, goodbye, and pretty much everything…
Easy Cheese Sauce
Four ingredients are all you need for this versatile, family-friendly sauce. Best melting cheeses, helpful tips, and recipe suggestions included. Four simple ingredients are all you need for a versatile, velvety, easy cheese sauce that has the power to transform plain pasta, baked potatoes, steamed broccoli, roast beef sandwiches, and more. For added flexibility,…
Mary’s African Peanut Soup
An easy, one pot meal that’s loaded with filling protein, wholesome veggies, and satisfying flavor. Leftovers improve with age and freeze well! Community cookbooks are often much more than a simple collection of recipes. Humble, homey, and frequently spiral-bound, these books use food to tell the story of a people and a place. They’re a…
Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce or Simple Au Jus
Golden on the outside and pink in the middle, a perfectly cooked beef tenderloin will be the centerpiece of any special dinner. The recipe offers a less expensive alternative, as well as tips on how much meat to purchase per person. My husband and I had been friends for many years before we began dating, so I…
Heart and Soul Muffins
These muffins are made with no sugar or syrups and are bursting with wholesome ingredients. A few minutes of easy meal prep will provide a week’s worth of filling, grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks. These muffins are incredibly tender, filling, lightly sweet, and exploding with good-for-you ingredients. They’re just what I, for one, need after the…
Favorite Flourless Chocolate Cake
Decadent and delicious, this flourless cake will be a special addition to any holiday table and is also a good option for those who need a gluten-free dessert. When it comes to chocolate cake, I’ve always preferred light and fluffy over rich and dense. When my husband and I married, I wanted a chocolate…
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
I enjoy a good takeout meal as much as the next person, but what if I suggested combining elements of two casual restaurant favorites into one family friendly dinner? If you’re on the fence, I could mention that this meal is quick and easy enough for even the busiest of weeknights! ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ With Super Sunday…
Mayo-Free Cumin Lime Slaw
Use this light vinaigrette for an easy slaw that adds a tangy pop of flavor and crisp crunch to fish tacos, burgers, burrito bowls, BBQ, and more. Or enjoy as a dressing on green salads to accompany your favorite Mexican, South Asian, and American cuisine. When I think of recipes I make most regularly,…
Crispy Buffalo Wings
Perfectly caramelized and loaded with flavor, this homemade recipe will rival your favorite restaurant wings－and a simple trick guarantees extra crispy skin! (Baked, not fried with convenient advance prep) It’s likely no surprise that Super Bowl Sunday is the busiest pizza takeout day of the year. Pizza is consistently ranked as one of the…
