Quick and delicious weeknight meals
I was getting overwhelmed by my backlog of posts so I decided to do one roundup of recent dishes I’ve made that are worth sharing. Happy Spring! Braised Chicken with Salami & Oliveshttps://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016251-braised-chicken-with-salami-and-olives?For a rainy, cool spring night, this take on chicken cacciatore in incredibly …
Everyone can master the perfect roast chicken thanks to this recipe by Ina Garten, aka The Barefoot Contessa. Before I jump into the recipe, I know I am far from alone in my desire to be friends with Ina and be invited to her beautiful …
I love the flavors of Korean food and I love spice! If you do too, then try this recipe. The Korean flavor comes from the two key ingredients: gochujang and kimchi. Gochujang is a Korean fermented chile paste that provides a great salty, spicy and …
When my brother was living in D.C. for college, he discovered Houston’s and their famous spinach artichoke dip. The appetizer then became a staple at our house for various holidays. This dish is basically the delicious spinach artichoke dip my mom makes reincarnated as a …
Here’s a quick cacciatore with chicken and sausages. It was delicious and perfect for a cold, snowy night. Despite the two pints of grape tomatoes, the tomato flavor was not dominant. Some reviewers of the recipe mentioned adding tomato paste. If you want more tomato …
Who doesn’t love braised meat on a cold day! But doesn’t braising take hours? Here is a very tasty weeknight braised chicken dish. The red wine vinegar and tomatoes create a delicious piquant sauce. You’ll want plenty of bread to dip in the sauce. Chicken …
Here’s a light and healthy dinner that only requires one pot! The broth has a nice flavor from the shallots and lemon. The meatballs — which are gluten-free — are quite tasty thanks to the garlic, shallots, scallions, and red pepper flakes. The braised kale …
Here’s a delicious dish for the cooler weather! Â The stew wasn’t what I expected — it was much earthier and less tomato-y. Â But we loved it! Â Giada rarely steers me wrong. The mushrooms (I used baby bellas) added a really nice flavor. Â And, the meatballs …
Here is a delicious slow cooker recipe! There is nothing better than coming home after a long day to a fully prepared dinner. Cuban-braised beef, more commonly called Ropa Vieja, is shredded flank steak in a tomato-based sauce base. The steak slow cooks in the …
First of all, this recipe is MUCH more delicious than the photo makes it appear. The dish is basically a quick version of traditional sausage and peppers which I love. The pickled cherry peppers and their juice add a great flavor; as did the hot …