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 […] As a kid, I […]

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 […] Turn your leftover soy […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Beet Hummus is pretty tasty.  So it must be even more amazing if the beets are smoked.  The challenge I found is that nearly every smoked beet hummus recipe cheated and used smoked paprika.  Find out how to make it for real by actually smoking the beets Never Let Good […]

These garlic and herb roasted cashews are easy to make in the oven with a few spices and a little olive oil. Use raw cashews to make this simple snack 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 […]

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 […] This mediterranean chopped salad […]

You may wonder why in the world you would need corn stock.  It never occurred to me either until I set off in a quest to make an excellent bowl of corn chowder and was struggling with getting enough corny flavor. The first batch I made was with water as the […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

  When it’s winter, and it’s cold outside, there are a few dishes that are perfect for the weather: like chili or beef burgundy.  And then there are side dishes, like roasted root vegetables, that are absolutely fitting for this time of year.  Especially when it’s a roasted root vegetable medley […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This recipe is definitely on the other end of the scale from “simple”, however it still qualifies for “awesome”.  Think of these Smoked Salmon Rolls as a dinner party plate – since the prep and planning required disqualifies them from the “easy weeknight dinner” category. The long description, as if […]

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 […] I’m pretty sure it’s […]

  When it’s winter, and it’s cold outside, there are a few dishes that are perfect for the weather: like chili or beef burgundy.  And then there are side dishes, like roasted root vegetables, that are absolutely fitting for this time of year.  Especially when it’s a roasted root vegetable medley […] 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 […] Simple Awesome Cooking uses […]

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Jump to Recipe Print Recipe When thinking of a classic Thai food dish, the ever popular Pad Thai is usually top of most people’s list.  Not too far behind is Basil Chicken with Cashews.  Because we grow a lot of basil, and love cashews, this is an awesome stir fry dish that everyone in the […]

I like Ashley’s take on Egg Salad here because it’s a clever use of greek yogurt to go mayo-free.  It uses radishes on the sandwich.  Something I’d never thought of, but will definitely as the Spring radishes start to arrive. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus at Dash of Savory There may be some people who don’t like […]