Let me guess – you splurged on lamb loin chops and feel nervous about getting them seasoned and cooked well? Expensive cuts of meat made me nervous too! Want to know a secret? Simplicity yields the best results. I’ll show you! Why you’ll love this Lamb Loin Chops Recipe After practicing for years on pricey …
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If you love Chipotle’s Barbacoa, then you’ll love this copycat recipe! Slow cooked until the beef is falling apart and deeply flavorful, this recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, and so much more. Instructions for both the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot are in the recipe notes below.
This delicious and smooth beet soup is as tasty as it is gorgeous! It’s fruity and earthy and is served with a sweet apple-fennel slaw. I included directions for Instant Pot, slow cooker, and stove top! Did you know it’s possible to make an amazing (and easy!) beet soup without turning your kitchen into a …
The benefit of being a recipe developer AND a frazzle mom is that you get a lot of easy, one pan meals you can make on a weeknight. (You’re welcome.) I have loads of them around here! One of my favorites is this Chicken and Rice Skillet.
Why is fish so intimidating? I promise it doesn’t have to be! Hot smoked salmon is such a treat to buy at the store, but what if I told you it’s INCREDIBLY easy to make on your pellet grill? That its salty-sweet crust is just ONE ingredient? And smoking your own salmon is MUCH less …
A smoked salmon charcuterie board makes the perfect appetizer (or meal!) during the holidays! Here are some tips for creating a smoked salmon board that everyone will love whether it’s a fancy brunch, a cocktail party, dinner parties, or Christmas Eve with your family. It makes a beautiful presentation and it’s a great way to …
This fun Thai Peanut curry has a rich, peanutty sauce, lots of vegetables, and tender ginger chicken meatballs! Have a takeout quality meal on the table in under an hour. I feel like Thai inspired curry is one of those meals where you can use whatever meat and vegetables you have on hand and make …
This is such a versatile Brussels sprout hash! It makes a great breakfast with a fried egg, a light lunch or dinner, or a stovetop Thanksgiving side dish! Because there’s never enough oven space, amiright?
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a twist on the famous PF Chang’s lettuce wraps. Use the filling in a lettuce wrap or a rice bowl — it’s great either way!
If you don’t know how to spatchcock a chicken (or turkey) it’s your lucky day. It’s easy to do and spatchcocking has SO many benefits! But I’m going to be honest. It isn’t for those who get the heebie jeebies while handling raw meat. And you may need earplugs. Just sayin’.
Listen. I’ve been cooking whole chickens for over a decade, and I’ve tried every method I could find in the oven and the grill. I know roast chickens inside and out. Smoked whole chicken is by far my favorite. If it sounds intimidating, it’s really not. I’ll show you how to get the juiciest, perfectly …
This homemade BBQ sauce is my all-time favorite BBQ sauce. Honestly. It has a balsamic vinegar base and it’s super tangy with just the right amount of sweetness from honey. It’s dark and rich and it makes me so happy. I’ve been making this sauce for years. It was originally part of my Easy Grilled …
Some of my favorite recipes are quick, easy, and little different from the norm. As a seasoned recipe developer, I also like to make exotic flavors more approachable for home cooks, and this Lentil Curry recipe hits all of those marks. Plus, it’s cozy and makes great leftovers. Curry Lentils are a game changer! I’ll …
Do you like a good fish fry? And by fish fry, I mean shrimp, too. And some fries and some kind of dipping sauce. And those pickled red onions. All of it. This particular meal was inspired by our trip to Aruba last June. I was hoping to find something uniquely “Aruban”, but honestly, it’s …
I know what it’s like to want to feed your family nutritious meals but feeling the overwhelm of planning and prep. I created dozens of recipes that are easy for busy weeknights, but this egg roll bowl? It’s my family’s favorite. My biggest peeve with this recipe is that there are never leftovers the next …
After I posted The Best Chicken Fajitas (they really are), I tried that same marinade with some steak fajitas. You know what? It wasn’t as good with steak. Beef has a stronger flavor and needed a deeper, smokier sort of flavor. So, I got to work and created the best steak fajitas I’ve ever made! …
I’m obsessed with salmon. Over the last decade I’ve developed dozens of salmon recipes that are easy and delicious and take the mystery out of prepping fish successfully! This Sweet Chipotle Salmon is one of my favorites and I’ll show you how to make it super tasty the very first time — because salmon isn’t …
These tasty gluten free chicken nuggets are also grain free and have a tex-mex twist! They’re a perfect pairing with my Chipotle Vegan Queso dip!
Yep, another homemade gravlax recipe. I loved the Everything Bagel Gravlax so much I decided to take cured salmon in another direction. This version was especially good in a sushi or poke-style bowl. I’ll share the one I made below!
I’m obsessed with creating take out recipes you can make at home! I have dozens of delicious take out recipes on my site, and I know you’ll love this this Chicken Saag recipe, too! Hearty greens, tender chicken, and a creamy coconut curry sauce that comes together in about 40 minutes! You can have this …
This instant pot recipe for tender Shredded Beef with Green Chile is perfect for taco night! This juicy beef that requires no chopping makes for easy preparation. Serve with tacos, salads, burritos, or on a bed of rice or grains.
Now that Everything Bagel Seasoning is a household staple, how have you been using it? Are you sprinkling it on everything? I love all of the Everything Bagel-ized products at Trader Joe’s — including their Everything Bagel Gravlax. Are you a gravlax fan? Gravlax (or cured salmon) is surprisingly easy to make and MUCH more …
This delicious tamale pie with tender shredded chicken and green chile sauce is made with millet flour and is gluten-free and corn-free! What’s a tamale pie? Tamale pies are a tex-mex shortcut to get the flavors you love from tamales without all of the labor-intensive prep. The filling is usually meat or vegetables in a …
I’m a huge fan of one pan meals and have developed dozens of recipes like this for my website and cookbooks. I want you to feel confident about putting dinner on the table! Not overwhelmed with cleanup afterward. My Cajun Sausage & Rice Skillet is a great example of this – easy, tasty, and quick!
Instant Pot Pot Roast with Gravy I wanted this Instant Pot pot roast to be easy enough to make on a weeknight, but special enough to make for company. (Those kinds of recipes are the best, amiright?) I also LOVE fresh rosemary and garlic — especially together. They make such a delicious pot roast and …