Butternut squash makes for a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with almost anything. Originally Posted: March 19, 2022 Total Time: 30 – 35 minutes Intro This is a spruced up version of a side dish I used to cook when working in a grocery store deli as the evening cook. The original …
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Or, “How I accidentally figured out a quick and easy way to make praline sauce”. Originally Posted: March 19, 2022 Total Time: 30 minutes Intro One day I decided to try making Maple Candied Walnuts from scratch as a topping for some Roasted Butternut Squash. By playing around with amounts, I accidentally figured out that …
Lebanese-style garlic sauce, traditionally served with chicken, but with a wide range of other uses. Originally Posted: March 19, 2022 Total Time: 20 – 30 minutes Intro Toum is a classic Eastern Mediterranean condiment commonly used in Lebanese cuisine. It’s an oil-in-water emulsion, the same class of sauces as mayonnaise, hollandaise, and vinaigrette. Where mayonnaise …
An easy combination-cooking method for juicy smoked brisket. Sous vide takes the guesswork out for beginning cooks. Originally Posted: Jan. 21, 2022 Total Time: 24 hours Sous Vide, 3 hours Smoker Intro Traditional Smoked Brisket In the world of barbecue and smoked meats, brisket is considered to be a moderately advanced recipe. A large brisket …
A hearty comfort meal the whole family can enjoy, this Pot Roast is an easy crowd-pleaser on a cold winter night. Originally Posted: Jan. 19, 2022 Total Time: 4 hours Intro This recipe for Pot Roast with Mushroom Gravy is a family favorite; my mom has been making it this way for at least 40 …
An easy weeknight meal made up of a healthy blend of lean meat, veggies, and grains. This Latin Steak Bowl can be easily converted into a burrito as well. Originally Posted: Jan. 19, 2022 Total Time: 1 hour Intro While on one of my periodic health kicks, I came across a cookbook called The Essential …
A foolproof way to cook Beef Tenderloin flavored with Worcestershire and Port Wine. Originally Posted: Jan. 6 2022 Total Time: 3.5 hours (30 minutes for prep, 3 hours for sous vide, maybe 5 extra minutes to sear) Intro For years now, my family has preferred surf-and-turf meals over turkey for holiday dinners. The tradition used …
Lobster tails basted with white wine and lemon juice and topped with butter, parmesan, and crumbs. Originally Posted: Jan. 6, 2022 Total Time: 30ish minutes? 20 minutes for prep, 10 for cooking Intro My family has never been big on turkey for holiday meals, but we love meat and seafood. As a result, we usually …
A savory and earthy soup melding pumpkin, sausage, herbs, and spices. Originally Posted: Dec. 20, 2021 Last Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 Total Time: about 45 minutes total Intro A Soup for Beginner Cooks This Pumpkin and Sausage Soup is one of my all-time favorite soup recipes. The pumpkin and pork sausage blend together for the …
A simplified spice blend inspired by Maghrebi (North African) cuisine. Originally Posted: Dec. 9, 2021 Total Time: Just a few minutes Intro This blend originally comes from a salmon recipe in a paleo cookbook called Well Fed (which I highly recommend if you’re interested in easy, healthy meals). After finding a very similar spice blend …
