Utah Food

  • Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken

    Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken

    This Jamaican-style jerk chicken recipe got some heat from Scotch bonnet peppers, but is also sort of sweet, thanks to nutmeg and allspice.

  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

    As a kid I hated Brussels sprouts, as I imagine many kids do. Partly that’s because we were always served the sprouts whole. One way to get kids (and some…

  • Beer-Braised Short Ribs

    Beer-Braised Short Ribs

    If you’re looking for something delicious to cook this St. Patrick’s Day that isn’t corned beef & cabbage or shepherd’s pie, here’s an easy solution: beef short ribs braised in…

  • Spicy Asian Rice Noodles

    Spicy Asian Rice Noodles

    This is a super simple, spicy Asian noodle dish that is easy to make but packed with flavor. You could substitute egg/wheat noodles for the rice noodles, but I like…

  • 3-Way Meatloaf

    3-Way Meatloaf

    Meatloaf – along with macaroni and cheese – has to be at or near the top of the list of great American comfort foods. But, too often it can come…

  • Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Sage

    Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Sage

    Gnocchi in brown butter and sage sauce is a wonderful autumn/winter dish and it is easy to make at home.

  • Basic Marinara Sauce

    Basic Marinara Sauce

    Here is a very simple, but quite tasty all-purpose marinara made with canned tomatoes. It freezes well, so you could double or triple this recipe to make a big batch. 

  • Cajun Shrimp Poppers

    Cajun Shrimp Poppers

    If you’re looking for something tasty to serve during the Super Bowl on Sunday, these spicy shrimp poppers are perfect.

  • Shrimp Creole

    Shrimp Creole

    I’ve tried dozens of different recipes for shrimp Creole in the past. However, this one – which is based on a NY Times recipe – is my wife’s favorite, so…

  • Butter Chicken Recipe

    Butter Chicken Recipe

    Butter chicken is a very popular Indian curry dish that is also called murgh makhani. The chicken is smothered in a creamy curry sauce made with vindaloo spice mix, which…

  • Rice Noodles with Garlic and Sesame

    Rice Noodles with Garlic and Sesame

    Last week I shared a recipe for seared scallops. I served the scallops with a tasty Thai-style rice noodle side dish that is very easy to make. Here is the…

  • Seared Sea Scallops

    Seared Sea Scallops

    I love the slightly sweet and tart flavor of seared sea scallops – those are the large scallops; the small ones are bay scallops. They are super easy and quick…

  • Korean-Style Grilled Flank Steak

    Korean-Style Grilled Flank Steak

    Here is a really flavorful recipe for flank steak that takes, literally, only minutes to cook. You’ll want to marinate the meat before cooking for at least 4 hours; I…

  • Pork Cutlet Piccata

    Pork Cutlet Piccata

    Most of us are familiar with the popular Italian dish called chicken piccata, typically served with a side of pasta. Well, you can easily change up your piccata by using…

  • Beef Lo Mein Recipe

    Beef Lo Mein Recipe

    Chinese dishes like lo mein are pretty easy to make at home. The secret is organization. Be sure to have all of the ingredients prepped and ready to rock before…

  • White Beans with Sausage

    White Beans with Sausage

    Whenever I’m in France, I always enjoy visiting cozy little bistros that serve comfort food dishes like sausages with beans. When I’m not in France, here is the recipe I…