The Dish
Spicy Basil-Serrano Pesto
I love basil pesto for pasta or for spreading on other foods like steak, grilled fish, bread, eggs and others. Since we have fresh basil in our garden and also…
Linguine with Shellfish & Chorizo
I really love shellfish and I also love pasta. And, I’m a big fan of Spanish chorizo. So, here is a tasty marriage of those ingredients: linguine pasta with shrimp,…
Grilled Corn on the Cob
I love sweet spring/summer corn on the cob, especially when it’s lightly charred on the grill. Corn is simple to cook on the grill, and I prefer to cook my…
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
When I was in graduate school a colleague of mine from Sri Lanka would occasionally invite me and some other students over for dinner. I will never forget the wonderful…
Beer-Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Braising with beer is one of the easiest entry points into cooking with beer. One of my favorite recipes is beef short ribs braised with Irish stout. It’s pretty simple…
Balsamic Flat Iron Steak
When it comes to simple recipes, it really doesn’t get much easier than this one for grilled flat iron steak that is marinated in balsamic vinegar. The balsamic gives the…
Grilled Miso-Ginger Salmon
Salmon is an incredibly versatile fish for grilling. Marinating salmon fillets in a simple uncooked marinade using miso, mirin, ginger, and a few other ingredients results in a wonderful grilled…
Maryland-Style Peel & Eat Shrimp
Whenever I visit my friends in Annapolis, I can’t wait to dig into a big pile of Maryland-style peel & eat shrimp. Here is the simple recipe.
Beef Curry
I love Indian-style curries and this is one of my favorites. This beef curry is rich and complex in flavor, but not super spicy.
“Marry Me” Chicken
This recipe is adapted from one that appeared on the Spruce Eats site called “Marry Me Chicken.” It’s so good you’ll want to marry the cook!
Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella & Marinara
Ziti with marinara sauce and lots of melted and browned cheese is a perfect wintertime comfort food that is very easy to make.
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
Easy Arugula & Avocado Salad
Here is a really simple recipe for a delicious arugula salad with avocado. It takes just minutes to make and can serve as a main course or side salad.
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.