Gochujang Brussels Sprouts
Gochujang Brussels Sprouts is delicious. It combines the slightly bitter and earthy flavor of Brussels sprouts with the sweet, spicy, and savory notes of gochujang, a Korean chili paste. It’s a great side dish for chicken, fish, or tofu, or eaten as a snack or light meal.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lemon and Dill Risotto with Roast Chicken
My daughter Grace made us this fabulous Lemon and Dill Risotto with Roast Chicken. It's so easy and all done in one pan. If you are intimidated by risotto, just relax, the rice gets cooked under the chicken. All the juices from the chicken adds depth of flavor to the risotto. If you don't want to spatchcock your chicken, just use bone-in chicken pieces or thighs.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Bang Bang Salmon
Bang Bang Salmon is a delicious and easy way to make salmon. The bang bang sauce is creamy and flavorful and is made with mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and other seasonings. The sweetness of the sauce balances out the heat of the sriracha, creating a flavor that is both addictive and satisfying. The beauty is you can adjust to amount of heat to suit your taste. Bang Bang Salmon makes a great weeknight meal because it can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blueberries & Almonds
My husband and I are obsessed with this Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blueberries & Almonds. It is so delicious, healthy, and a great way to incorporate these cruciferous vegetables into your diet, which are packed with nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. The combination of sweet blueberries, crunchy almonds, and savory Brussels sprouts is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Even my father who hates vegetables of any kind, said it was delicious.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian soup made with pasta, beans, and vegetables. It is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. There are many different variations of Pasta e Fagioli, and in fact, I have three other Pasta e Fagioli recipes on this blog! This one has a creamy texture from puréeing a can of white Beans.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Pistachio & Goat Cheese Apricot Bites
These Pistachio & Goat Cheese Apricot Bites are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. They're simple, elegant, and an easy hors d'oeuvre for any party.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: Makes 36 bites
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
I happen to love mushrooms and made this Hungarian Mushroom Soup. It’s so delicious and comforting. The mushrooms are sautéed in butter until softened, then simmered in broth with onions, paprika, and other spices until thickened and finished with sour cream. It takes no time to prepare and I served it with crusty bread.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
New Orleans Coleslaw
New Orleans coleslaw is a unique and flavorful take on classic slaw. It's characterized by its creamy, sweet, dressing, and toasted pecans, which give it a signature flavor and crunch. There are so many versions of this slaw, this one has mayo, buttermilk, maple syrup, and vinegar, which coats the shredded vegetables.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lighthouse Inn Potatoes
Lighthouse Inn Potatoes originated at an iconic hotel and restaurant located in New London, Connecticut, which closed in 2008. Executive Chef Leon “Wally” Walden, who worked there for nearly 50 years, created Lighthouse Inn Potatoes. It is similar to scalloped potatoes, but instead of sliced potatoes he used chunks of potatoes that are cooked in light cream and butter and a bit of baking soda, which neutralizes the potatoes’ tannins and create a velvety sauce. The potatoes are topped with buttery parmesan panko breadcrumbs and baked until the bubbling and golden brown.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Rice Cooker Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
I saw this adorable kid @easypeasyjordan make this Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) all in a rice cooker. It's so easy, hence his name Easy Peasy Jordon, I had to make it. Well, I have to tell you it totally works. I have tweaked his recipe slightly, but you can very easily tailor this to suit your taste. Have your kids give it a go.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
