April 11, 2022
This one-pan kielbasa with potatoes, shallots, and mustard sauce requires minimal ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy kielbasa roasts with shallots and potatoes until caramelized. The shallots are the best part of this dish - they’re so jammy and sweet. I've been making the sauce/dressing in this dish for several years - it's […]
April 6, 2022
This elevated cacio e pepe recipe takes a simple pasta dish and transforms it with the addition of English peas and crispy prosciutto. You'll want to use high quality pasta - preferably bucatini - only cooked until al dente. The result is a fantastic spring meal. The secret to cacio e pepe's success lies in […]
February 24, 2022
These Personal Runny Egg and Caramelized Onion Brunch Galettes are as delicious to eat as they are attractive to serve. A galette is a freeform French pastry with rustic edges, and it’s supposed to be imperfect - making it ideal for beginner bakers. In this galette recipe, a runny egg tops jammy caramelized onions and […]
May 1, 2021
This skillet chicken with lemon, orzo, and capers is a great weeknight dinner. It’s so quick to make - it takes me under an hour. Sometimes all you need is a meal with minimal chopping. The ingredient processing in this recipe is very simple: slicing a shallot, and zesting and juicing a lemon. Chicken piccata […]
April 1, 2021
I tried to pack as much flavor as possible into these spiced lamb meatballs. I use cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, dill, and chopped dates to season the lamb. The chopped dates add the perfect amount of sweetness to the spiced meatballs. In my opinion, the best meatballs have a starch that acts as a binder - […]
March 3, 2021
This Italian-inspired vegetarian bolognese lasagna is the perfect recipe for trying to reduce your meat consumption. The toasted walnuts and sautéed mushrooms work so well as a meat substitute, especially with help from a little soy sauce and MSG. Lasagna bolognese isn't the easiest recipe - It takes a little over 3 hours. Although, the […]
February 19, 2021
This one-pot Middle Eastern chicken and rice fills my entire home with an incredible nutty and spicy aroma. The rice is warm, spicy, and a bit buttery. It's also filled with lovely bites of potato and tomato. The chicken thighs are cooked on top of the spicy rice and absorb all the tasty flavors. I […]
February 17, 2021
This gnocchi with blue cheese, bacon, brussels sprouts, and balsamic is an absolutely perfect weeknight dinner. One of my go-to side dishes, brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic, inspired this recipe. Gnocchi is everywhere online right now, and I wanted to get in on the pillowy action. I thought the crispy bacon sprouts would work well […]
February 8, 2021
Beef bourguignon (beef burgundy) is a French stew in which the majority of liquid used is alcohol. I can’t think of a better stew to be covered in flaky pastry and roasted to golden perfection. I use a couple of unusual techniques in this recipe. The primary thickening agent in this recipe is unflavored gelatin. […]
January 26, 2021
I'm a total sucker for a good one-pan meal, especially when it requires my well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. The frittata takes under an hour from cutting board to table. This recipe is made for meal prep because it's just as good cold as it is straight out of the oven. The first time I made this […]
