Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Roasting vegetables (like broccoli and garlic) always brings out amazing flavors. This is a great way to turn warm, roasted vegetable flavors into a really flavorful broccoli and cheddar soup. The base for the soup is going to be a White Mirepoix. Traditional Mirepoix, as you probably know by heart, […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Hummus is the franchise player for food that’s both simple to make and tastes awesome. I sometimes joke that I could eat my weight in hummus if I had to. That’s how much I love it. So I’ve tried a lot of store-bought hummus and have come to one conclusion […]
Brussels sprouts, what a misunderstood vegetable that’s finally getting the recognition it deserves. I really didn’t give them much attention until they started showing up in our CSA, complete with their stalks. For freshness, it’s hard to beat any vegetable that comes to you nearly in its in-the-ground state. Because of their size and density, […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe These crispy smashed baby potatoes are a great alternative to french fries and tater tots because of their small size and crispy exterior. Kids love the size, parents love that they don’t need to be fried in oil. They also don’t include a long list of unpronounceable ingredients like you […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Brussels Sprouts have been quite the turnaround vegetable the past few years. Quickly rising from bad childhood memories to the Number 1 side dish on nearly every restaurant menu in America. In these Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, I use a two temperature cooking method to get them tender in the […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe The inspiration for this spinach and caramelized leek dip was an article in Food & Wine about how well potato chips pair with Champagne. That was all I needed to hear to rush out and buy some bubbly and a bag of chips to experience this newfound pairing. And if […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Homemade Beef Jerky with bold garlic and spicy flavors Commercial beef jerky is pretty hit-and-miss. Most of the bags sold in stores have way too much sodium and goofy flavors. I like garlic, and lots of it, especially on meat. I’ve tried numerous recipes and landed on a simple one […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe You might be thinking salmon from a can? Not on the grill? Yes, these air fryer canned salmon burgers will really surprise you in many ways. And they will help you “eat more fish” no matter what meal plan you are following. We’re trying to stay as close as possible […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe There’s a magic that happens when vegetables are roasted. There’s a double magic when bacon is mixed in. Add a little garlic to the roasted broccoli mix and you have low-carb side dish that’s one of our favorites all year round. Since having to make a big cutback in high […]
Every now and then I get a craving for some home cooked easy comfort food. Nothing infused with a cilantro-harissa chutney. Nothing from a celebrity chef. Nothing requiring a terrine mold. Just something simple like these crispy breaded pork chops. The kind that still has a little bit of oil […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe As I’ve written many times, in the past, there’s nothing I love more than a hot breakfast in the morning. But it’s also something I don’t have time to do every day. This is why I love finding any type of breakfast egg muffins recipe. This idea came to me […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe If you’ve ever walked past one of those holiday nut shops that’s making the cinnamon roasted almonds, you know the irresistible smells that it can create. This recipe for honey roasted almonds and cashews can come pretty close. Full credit for the original recipe goes to Simply Scratch and the tasty Honey Roasted […]
[Originally published on Jan 31, 2013 – Updated with a new technique and recipe] When it comes to steak, I’m a purist and like to go solo. Hold the sauces, the grilled onions and the crumbled cheese, please. Just the big beefy flavor of a properly seared & grilled steak. […] While I’ve never done […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Most of my traffic related to my pressure cooked ham recipes are clustered around three different times: the Thanksgiving Ham, the Christmas Ham and the Easter Ham. Even if your leftover bone-in ham isn’t related to some sort of religious occasion, you might still be wondering what can be made […]