Argentinean Coconut Curry Shrimp with Rice is a gorgeous recipe created by my friend, Laurie, who is officially the first to submit a recipe for my new “Share the Love” feature on the blog. Share the Love is a fun opportunity to submit your favorite recipe creation either on Instagram, Facebook, by email, or the contact form for the chance …
Salmon Cream Cheese Potstickers
I’ve been experimenting with fun combinations of potstickers lately. What I love most about this traditional Chinese favorite are the limitless combinations you can pack into the little rice-flour wrappers. Assembling potstickers are super simple, the steaming process only takes minutes, and these tiny edibles make a perfect choice for a light breakfast, impressive appetizer, or a main course served …
Lubia polow – Persian Rice with Beans
Lubia polow is a traditional rice dish made with green beans, beef, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This one-pot meal offers the perfect portion of tender meat, healthy vegetables, and rice for a satisfying meal your entire family will love. In Iranian cooking, polow is rice cooked with meat, vegetables, herbs and/or spices. Persian cuisine offers many wonderful varieties of polow …
Instant Pot Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs
The lazy days of summer may be winding down but, barbecue season is still going strong. Fall off the Bone Baby Back Ribs tops the list of my favorite meat recipes, especially when prepared in an Instant Pot. Though I usually prepare my ribs in a smoker, I love the ease of making them in a fraction of the time …
Berries and Cream Sugar Cookie Pie
Berries and Cream Sugar Cookie Pie is a dessert I learned to make after buying my favorite round stonewear baking pan by Pampered Chef. This pan is one of the most versatile cooking pieces I own and this recipe is one I often make with it. This gorgeous dessert is so simple to make and a definite crowd pleaser. Though …
Spicy Indian Lentil with Spinach and Tomato
I absolutely adore Indian cuisine. The rich exotic flavors created through a combination of meats, vegetables, herbs and spices continue to define the culinary uniqueness of this vibrant culture. One ingredient widely used in Indian cooking is called Dal, better recognized for most of us as lentils or pigeon peas. There are eight different lentils that make up the foundation …
Cajun Fried Chicken Tenders
Cajun Fried Chicken Tenders are the perfect meal to make when you need to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Using only four simple ingredients including chicken, eggs, Panko bread crumbs, and Cajun seasoning, this dish bursts with flavor and pairs perfectly with your favorite side dish or salad. The magic behind this dish is my DIY …
Ginger Chicken Recipe with Spicy Steamed Cabbage
Every once in a while I come across a recipe that I will make over and over again. This is that recipe thanks to my friend Rachel, who taught me to make this delightful dish in under 30 minutes from the heart of her very own kitchen. Born in Sichuan China where food is typically spicy, Rachel prefers to incorporate …
German Spareribs and Sauerkraut
German Sauerkraut and Spareribs is a recipe I grew up eating at my mother’s kitchen table. Slowly boiled pork spare ribs simmered in water and sauerkraut is an easy to make classic dish served in many German homes both in the United States and in Europe. Serve it with boiled potatoes tossed in melted butter, salt and pepper, corn, and a …
Moroccan Lamb Chops
Like most food we eat today, Moroccan cuisine is influenced by a fusion of neighboring culture and nations. The distinct flavors of Moroccan food can be recognized by a combination of spices like cinnamon, cumin, turmeric ginger, saffron, cloves, anise, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. This particular genre of food uses an extensive variety of herbs and spices, bringing flavor and …