Recipes

Over the summer, I was in San Diego for work and was enjoying as many different types of tacos as possible. One really unique taco that I wanted to recreate was the Fried Avocado Street Taco. Crunchy on the outside, creamy in the middle, delicious all the way around. There […] This recipe is definitely […]

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 […] In the world of […]

[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. […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

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 […] No matter what type […]

Have you struggled to cook thick pieces of fish, like halibut, thoroughly without totally drying them out?  The key is cooking the halbut in parchment paper and making sure you properly fold the parchment. Many times I’ve come home with a beautiful piece of halibut, cooked it and found it […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

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 […] Over the summer, I […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe 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 […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Spice rubs are one of the easiest things you can do to a piece of meat to make it go from ho-hum to weeknight spectacular.  All you need is a fresh herb, oil, salt and pepper.  Add in garlic and you have a really simple spice rub that is great […]

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 […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This spring and summer time recipe for Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Lentils brings together protein-packed lentils, plenty of crunchy vegetables and a bright, herby finish from the lemon and olives.  If you follow an overall Mediterranean diet meal plan more than a few times a week, then you probably already […]

My favorite eat-out lunch is easily anything Mediterranean.  Luckily, in the Chicago Loop where I work, there seems to be more Mediterranean lunch spots than Starbucks.  And nearly every one of these restaurants makes some variety of Chicken Shwarma.  While the spices may vary, it’s typically always marinated and grilled.  This is what I’ve attempted […]

This guide will help you move your blog from Google Hosting (Blogger) to WordPress hosting. This is something I did in 2018 and want to share my journey.  I’ve also called out additional specific information that pertains to setting up a food blog on WordPress. When I started this blog back in 2012, the real […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Quiche always sounds like a great idea.  Until I think about the pie crust that it’s usually made with.  I don’t think they’re the trans fat magnets they used to be, but they aren’t going to win any Healthy Eating awards.  Did you know that quinoa makes an excellent quiche […]

When it’s Winter and it’s freezing cold outside, who doesn’t want a warming cup of soup?  French Onion Soup, like Chicken Noodle, is one everyone can agree on.  The trick is, there really aren’t any shortcuts to French Onion Soup.  You really need to take the time to cook down the onions and build up […]