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Oven-Roasted Za’atar Chickpeas
Here is a simple recipe for a tasty snack to nibble on: oven-roasted chickpeas with za’atar. Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern seasoning blend usually made with oregano, thyme, sumac,…
Memorial Day Rosé-Rosemary Chicken
At our house we usually grill on Memorial Day and this grilled chicken with flavors of rosemary and Rosé wine is one of my favorites.
Low-Oil No-Fry Enchiladas
I recently devised a way to make the enchiladas pliable so they don’t break or tear, but without frying them.
Sichuan-Style Asparagus
Here is the recipe for a spicy veggie stir-fry side dish featuring asparagus prepared Sichuan-style.
Zesty Sloppy Joes
Here is my spicy take on the traditional Sloppy Joe. I like to make them extra zesty by adding cayenne, Louisiana Hot Sauce, chili flakes and such.
Cajun Spiced Shrimp
This Cajun-spiced shrimp recipe is my take on the blackened redfish. ’s super quick and simple if you use store-bought Cajun seasoning.
Chicken Paprikash
Chicken paprikash – called paprikás csirke in Hungarian – is derived from the liberal use of paprika, a spice commonly used in Hungarian cuisine
Pork Tonkatsu
A very popular dish in Japan is tonkatsu: deep-fried pork cutlets drizzled with katsu sauce. Here is the recipe for pork tonkatsu.
Duck Fat Bucatini Carbonara
In Duck Fat Bucatini Carbonara recipe using duck fat in place of some of the oil would kick up my carbonara considerably.
Easy Pork Carnitas
In this recipe for easy pork carnitas pork is cooked in orange juice and other ingredients, usually served in tacos or burritos.
Spicy Pasta with Mussels
I really love spicy food and pasta and mussels. So I thought: Why not combine three of my favorite things in one dish? The result is this spicy pasta with…
Balti Chicken Vindaloo
I love this spicy Balti-style chicken vindaloo made with a fragrant melange of spices and sharp tang from malt vinegar.
Marcella’s Spaghetti with Clams
Marcella’s spaghetti with clams is one of my all-time favorites and I’m happy to share it here with you.
Air Fryer Shoestring Fries
For my monthly air fryer recipe, I thought I’d include air fryer shoestring fries this time since they are so easy to make and almost fat-free.
Black Pepper Chicken
Caramelized chicken melds with Vietnamese flavors in this delicious, sweet & spicy black pepper chicken dish that cooks in a mere matter of minutes.
Ma-Po Tofu Noodles
Ma-po (or ma po or mapo) tofu is a signature dish of Chinese Sichuan cuisine, but it’s quite easy to make at home.