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Air Fryer, Snacks, Vegetarian 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 […] […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe The challenge: Grilling baby back ribs so that the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender while having a smokey flavor and a crispy outer bark.  Impossible?  I thought so, until I tried this method I call Texas Two Step BBQ Ribs. Each summer in Chicago, there are no shortage of local ribfests. […]

So it just keeps getting crazier.  On top of moving into a new place, and starting a new job, our daughter was born on Sunday night. I’m taking a little time off and have this absurd idea that I’ll be able to get to the backlog of posts I have in draft on Blogger. Here’s […]

Let me just start by saying that I am by no means an expert on food photography.  One of the reasons I started this blog was that, asides from being a decent cook, I felt I was a pretty decent photographer as well.  I was quickly humbled as food photography is a whole different game. […]

Crispy grilled red potatoes, grilled onions and fresh herbs.  These three come together to make a pretty amazing side dish.  But how do you get the potatoes crispy on the outside and not overcook the inside?  The secret is slightly cooking them first in the microwave Whenever I’m cooking a […] Without a doubt, this […]

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 […] Roasting vegetables (like broccoli […]

For those of us that live in unpleasant Winter climates, this time of year does not involve a lot of grilling.  However, that lack of grilling does not have to mean an end to making your own roasted red peppers.  If you have a gas range, you can actually roast red peppers indoors right on […]

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 […]

This mediterranean chopped salad is bursting with fresh flavors from the vegetables and has a protein punch with the lentils Simple Awesome Cooking uses cookies for advertising and to give you the most relevant experience. We also use affiliate links for Amazon products and are compensated for purchases. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the […]

As our son worked his way through more and more types of solid foods, macaroni and cheese was inevitable.  It is a pretty simple dish to prepare, after all.  The big stumbling block for me was the whole notion of cheese coming in powder form.  That’s not really cheese.  Not that I didn’t eat a […]

I love quinoa, and I love salsa, but never had I thought of combining them in the same dish until attending a Chicago media event to preview upcoming menu items at the Corner Bakery.  One of the dishes they served was a quinoa salad made with a corn and black […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

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. Use White Mirepoix for the Soup Base The base for the soup is going to be a White Mirepoix.  Traditional […] With winter right around […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe People that love eggs know that deviled eggs are a great snack.  People that love both bacon and eggs also know that bacon deviled eggs are even better.  What you may not know is that miso-bacon deviled eggs are another level all together? Inspiration for Deviled Eggs with Miso Not […]