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Breakfasts, Mediterranean If you love pizza, love recipes that are ready in minutes and love Mediterranean food, then this Mediterranean breakfast pizza recipe is one to try. The secret behind this Mediterranean pizza recipe is whole wheat flatbread pita. There’s a great Middle Eastern bakery called Sanabel here in Chicago that makes […] Mediterranean, Salads, […]

If you love the earthy, nutty, salty, umami packed flavor of fresh parmesan, then you’ve surely done your best to grate a chunk of parmesan down to the rind and get every last bit. But what do you do with leftover parmesan rinds? While I’ve heard some people eat them, […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

Hummus is something that we make at least once a week. Everyone loves it and it’s a great healthy snack. This week I wanted a little bit more flavor, and since I was already going to roast some red peppers, I reserved one to make this awesome Roasted Red Pepper […] This seasonal salad has […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Recently I discovered how easy it is to wrap a pork tenderloin with bacon for a simple, one-dish, weeknight dinner.  Inspired, I’ve experimented with different rubs.  This time, using smoked paprika and garlic The core recipe here is my Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with a Garlic Rosemary Rub.  The main […]

When you think of the classic pairings in the world of food – Fish and Chips, Pork Chops and Applesauce, Gin and Tonic – one that doesn’t get as much press is Steak and Eggs.  This is one of those great diner meals that, like a stack of flapjacks, any good line cook should be […]

If you love the earthy, nutty, salty, umami packed flavor of fresh parmesan, then you’ve surely done your best to grate a chunk of parmesan down to the rind and get every last bit. But what do you do with leftover parmesan rinds? While I’ve heard some people eat them, […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

Growing up, asparagus was not exactly that high on my Favorite Green Vegetables list.  It usually came from a can, was stringy and had a really metallic taste. I can’t imagine making asparagus pesto with anything from a can!   It wasn’t until well after college that I started discovering […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Tofu can be a great substitute for meat in vegetarian diets – but it’s not typically because of its flavor and texture.  Straight out of the tub it isn’t going to fool anyone into thinking it’s a piece of sautéed meat.  However, if you make crispy tofu and pump up […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe If you love pizza, love recipes that are ready in minutes and love Mediterranean food, then this Mediterranean breakfast pizza recipe is one to try. The secret behind this Mediterranean pizza recipe is whole wheat flatbread pita. There’s a great Middle Eastern bakery called Sanabel here in Chicago that makes […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Who loves pulled pork?  Who loves waiting 8 hours for it to be ready in a slow cooker?  After somewhat successfully converting other slow cooker recipes for a pressure cooker, I set out to do the same with pulled pork. This wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. […]

Side Dishes As side dishes go, Quinoa is the gift that keeps on giving.  Here I give it a little Mediterranean flair with leftover pine nuts and olives. This dish follows the basic side dish formula of:  Starchy Base + Something Crunchy + Something Herby + Something Acidic + A Little Bit of Oil. Though […] Kid Friendly, […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Sides such Twice Baked Potatoes, much like creamed spinach, are a steakhouse classic.  And for potato lovers, it’s no wonder as it combines creamy mashed potatoes with crispy potato skins.  Toss on some cheddar cheese, bacon and chives, and this is a solid side dish to a big meaty steak. […]

Uncategorized Turn humble Skirt Steak into amazing, juicy Carne Asada Very similar to how I make beef jerky, this recipe uses a beer-based marinade as a tenderizer. If you make the marinade hours in advance, you’ll give the garlic plenty of time to impart its goodness.  One thing I intentionally leave […] Uncategorized A smart […]

In the world of fried foods, there are some items that I will order in a restaurant, but likely never try to make at home. Fried artichoke hearts are high on that list. Now that I have an air fryer, I can’t believe that I’ve been missing out on them […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]