I recently tried this spice for the first time and I am hooked! Gochugaru is a coarsely ground Korean chili powder (similar to crushed red pepper flakes in texture). It’s traditionally made from sun-dried peppers without the seeds, giving it a slightly sweet flavor. This buttery, garlicky and spicy sauce is perfect with shrimp! Serve … Gochugaru Shrimp
Potato chips are one of my favorite snacks (especially kettle-cooked!) and we had quite a bit leftover after this weekend’s festivities. I decided to use the chips we had left to create the perfect crunchy coating for these chicken tenders. This recipe could not be simpler, and I like the that these tenders are less … Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Tenders
As family starts to roll into town, I always have a plan for easily feeding a crowd and pasta is definitely a simple solution. This pasta sauce provides just the right amount of heat and the rigatoni is the perfect vessel to soak up all those yummy San Marzano tomato juices. Serve this with a … Zesty Turkey Sausage Rigatoni
If you’re like most people this time of year, you probably have some leftovers veggies, cheese and ham in your fridge from the holiday festivities. This soup is a perfect way to utilize those ingredients! The Swiss cheese toasts compliment the salty ham perfectly and the beans and veggies help make this a complete meal. … Ham and White Bean Soup with Swiss Cheese Toasts
This dish is so warm and cozy! I love stewed beef and typically cook it at low heat for a long period of time in a crockpot or Dutch oven. For this dish, I decided to use my pressure cooker which also does a fabulous job at making the meat nice and tender (in a … Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef with Green Olives
Whenever the weather starts to turn cooler, I crave a big bowl of chili. There are so many ways to make chili (as you’ll see on my website – I’ve made lots over the years). For this recipe I decided to lighten it up by using ground chicken instead of beef and I added sweet … Ground Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili Mac
Walnuts are one of my favorite ingredients to add to plant-based dishes because they add a nice meaty texture. In this dish they are paired with colorful veggies and coated in a spicy citrus sauce. This stir-fry makes a great make-ahead lunch or dinner to enjoy throughout the week. Serve this over rice or rice … Broccoli Walnut Stir-Fry
Pizza and tacos are two of my absolute favorite foods (I’m sure most of you can agree). This pizza is the best of both worlds! I decided to go the vegetarian route with this one – highlighting sweet corn and tomatoes which are at their peak of freshness right now. If you can’t find queso … Veggie Taco Pizza
I’m on a miso kick lately! Miso is a fermented soybean paste that provides a toasty, salty-sweet richness to sauces and dressings. For this glaze I combined miso with some strawberry jam that I bought at a local farmers market for a delicious balance of flavors. You could also use this glaze on salmon or … Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-Miso Glaze
I was recently on vacation with a friend from Pennsylvania who was telling me that Polish food is very popular in her region and that I had to try haluski. I’ve always been a big fan of sauerkraut pierogis and this dish is a variation of those same flavors. Serve this on it’s own as … Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles)
