Costco Chicken Bakes
One of Costco's most famous menu items is the Costco Chicken Bake, the object of a cult following. It's cheesy bread roll encasing a gooey mix of chicken, bacon and Caesar dressing. Somehow, it just works.
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Aperol Spritz
From the Hamptons to Lido Isle, the hot “new” drink is the Aperol Spritz, a bright orange spritzer traditionally served in a wine glass with several cubes of ice and a slice of orange.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Japanese Chicken Curry
Curry is not an original cuisine from Japan. It was introduced to Japan during the Meiji era (1868–1912) by the British. It has become a staple meal of the Japanese. It’s actually more like a hearty stew than a typical curry. The curry is thickened with roux. You can buy Japanese curry blocks, which makes it easier to make, but they contain excessive amounts of fat and MSG. They also sell it without MSG, but it’s way better to make it from scratch. This Japanese Chicken Curry is a true comfort food served over rice.
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lynda’s 7 Layer Dip
We just got back from a wonderful trip to Maine and our friend Lynda made this incredible 7 Layer Dip. It's one of those dips you can't stop eating! Here is Lynda's recipe.
- Prep: 10 mins
Tomato Gruyère Tart
This Tomato Gruyère Tart is an easy and incredibly delicious tart. Perfect for using up homegrown garden tomatoes. It only needs a few ingredients. You can also replace the Gruyère with some Parmesan or mozzarella.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Smoky Grilled Chicken with Sweet Vinegar Sauce
This Smoky Grilled Chicken with Sweet Vinegar Sauce is super easy to prepare and is grilled, but could also be made in the oven. The sauce has the tangy tartness of vinegar with a touch of sweet and heat.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Lemony Israeli Couscous
This is the Lemony Israeli Couscous that I served at the outdoor concert last weekend. I used Trader Joe's Harvest Grain Blends which has Israeli Couscous in it with some quinoa and orzo pasta.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Green Tahini Sauce
This Green Tahini Sauce goes perfectly with the Za'atar Roast Chicken. It has an irresistible light, bright freshness and herbal flavor. It is perfect for topping chicken and fish, or you can serve it as a dip with crudité and pita chips.
- Prep: 10 mins
Za’atar Roast Chicken with Green Tahini Sauce
This Za'atar Roast Chicken is marinated overnight in lots of spices, onions and lemon. It makes the chicken super juicy and moist on the inside. It’s then topped off with Za’atar right before roasting. Za’atar is a Middle Eastern herb blend typically made from dried thyme, marjoram, oregano, sumac, toasted sesame seeds and salt. Variations of this herb and spice blend go back to medieval times and it's common in all the countries of the Middle East. Serve with Green Tahini Sauce.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Cornflake-Crusted French Toast with Bananas
Let's take French toast to a whole new level. Cornflake-Crusted French Toast with Bananas is light and with a deliciously crunchy coating. I know it's a bit decadent, but every once and awhile...
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
