Super tender, flavor that's fire, and visually stunning this whole roasted cauliflower is perfect as a rut breaking main dish or a show-stopping appetizer at a dinner party. Cauliflower recipes don't have to be boring and basic. I like a nice mashed cauliflower, but cauliflower is destined for so much more. Roast it and enjoy …
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Tailgating Recipes Round-up It's that time of year again, football is back! Whether you are supporting your local college or NFL team, Saturdays or Sundays are fun filled, often gluttonous affairs. For me here in Austin there is no other team besides the Texas Longhorns which means for home games, me and crew tailgate hard …
Related Scallop Recipes: Today, we gather to celebrate the marriage of delicate, buttery pan-seared scallops and the bold awakening of a robust coffee vinaigrette. In this divine union of land and sea, a harmonious blend of textures, aromas, and tastes awaits, promising an unforgettable soulful experience that will leave you yearning for more. Many people …
Slow-roasted smoked ham hock that is rendered super tender and flavorful aided by a deep, intense braising liquid. In typical ham hock recipes, hocks play a supporting role, but for this braised smoked ham hock recipe, they are the star main ingredient. A whole plate of ham hocks just scream comfort soul food. If you …
Easy Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Like revenge, gazpacho is a dish, best served chilled. This easy gazpacho recipe featuring fresh, delicious heirloom tomatoes provides the perfect refreshing break into a hot summer. Farmer's market fresh cucumbers, peppers, and herbs add further vibrancy to this colorful dish. I get excited about making this easy gazpacho. With heirloom tomatoes …
Basil Pesto Spaghetti Squash - flavorful, low carb way to get your pasta fix. The squash is backed by a tasty homemade basil pesto recipe. Some years ago when I was working for Kraft Foods we were doing a lot of research on low carb diets. This was near the height of the low carb …
The beauty of tacos is you can make them with any ingredient including oxtails. These braised beef oxtail tacos are da bomb! Slow-cooked in a smoky, complex and mildly spicy sauce made from dried Mexican chilis. I made these tacos with leftover oxtails from a Mexican braised oxtail recipe. MOOD MUSIC OXTAIL TACOS INGREDIENTS COOKING …
Baby Kale Pesto Pasta with spicy shrimp - Simple recipe that can be pulled together quickly for busy weeknights. Shrimp obviously requires little time, and this homemade kale pesto is as basic, yet flavorful as it gets. It's another manic Monday, and I'm already so tired like it's humpday. I have an abundance of herbs …
Post updated 11/12/2019 Related Posts The bright, garlicky flavors of Puerto Rico shine through in this quick and easy grilled pork chops recipe. You ever find that one thing you like and then try to figure ways to get that thing into your life more often. A few weeks ago I made a crazy large …
This creamy Israeli couscous salad with mushrooms and kale dish is the perfect comfort food. It's a delicious and filling weeknight gourmet dinner option that requires so little effort but nets big returns. Regular granular couscous is more often used as a side. However its more pasta like cousin Israeli has enough heft to …
Grilled scallops are quick, delicious and can go well with just about anything, so I keep them in the rotation especially on nice sunny days. They're golden, as long as you don't overcook them. These are grilled to perfection and topped with a lemony salsa verde made with beet greens and a mix of fresh …
Flavorful duck gumbo with deep smokey undertones, thickened with both okra and file, and complimented with a simple and easy dark oven-baked roux. MOOD MUSIC The first time I made this sausage and duck gumbo recipe was the first night spent in a new house in Chicago. I had decided during the closing process that …
This Salmon Poke Bowl recipe is not traditional in the true Hawaiian sense by any means, but it is damn good and more in line with versions you'll see as part of the craze that's going on currently. I used the toppings to put my personal spin on it which skews more towards soul food …
Purple vegetables make for a silky smooth cauliflower potato soup in this simple dinner soup recipe. Purple cauliflower and purple potatoes are well seasoned, cooked and pureed into creamy goodness then garnished with purple daikon and crushed pistachios to add a bit of crunch. The purple madness in this recipe is the result of all …
Related Posts: If you’ve been searching for the perfect recipe to add a touch of Caribbean inspired goodness to your cooking, look no further! Our fantastic Mofongo recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds and provide an incredible culinary experience. I love mofongo and with its traditional Puerto Rican flavors, this savory dish is …
Meatless Monday grilled portobello mushrooms. It's a simple way to get a filling and tasty meatless meal on the table in a matter of minutes. Mushrooms are marinated in a pineapple juice marinade and served with a delicious spinach chimichurri sauce. MOOD MUSIC GRILLED PORTOBELLOS INGREDIENTS GRILLING PORTOBELLOS INSTRUCTIONS Prepare the mushrooms Remove the stems, …
These fiery Peruvian chicken kebabs (anticuchos) are an easy way to transform a simple, cheap cut of meat into something spectacular. Chunks of chicken, marinated in a hot and fruity yellow pepper sauce and quickly grilled on wooden skewers for a game day pleasing appetizer or quick, easy mid-week dinner entree with the family ready …
What better way to showcase delicious mushrooms than in these simple, flavorful vegan stuffed portobello mushrooms. This is a great option for vegans as well as non-vegans who just want to lower their meat consumption. This time of year when family and dear friends are around making it a great time to catch-up over familiar …
These poached vegetables represent simplicity in prep and cooking, but AMAZING complexty of flavor! In a unique and loose reinterpretation of a "garden vegetable soup," leeks, fennel, and new potatoes are poached in a smokey ginger lemongrass broth. This is a one-pot dish in which chopping the vegetables is all the work required and cooking …
Sweet potatoes and collard greens can make the best leftovers, especially in this delicious and super easy Soba Noodle Bowl recipe. This is a vegan dish with odd combinations of vegetables that surprisingly work in great harmony together. Traditional "soul food" ingredients are paired with Japanese flavors for a satisfying and interesting meal. I recently …
Avocados are deserving of "top billin" status and these hummus stuffed avocados elevate them to main dish status. This recipe was inspired partly by my avocado ice cream dish. Avocados are halved and stuffed with hummus and a delicious pumpkin seed pesto. MOOD MUSIC WHAT'S NEEDED TO MAKE STUFFED AVOCADOS For the avocados For the …
A pan seared scallops recipe that pairs perfectly cooked scallops with a sauce to die for. Perfect for a weeknight splurge or gourmet date night. Full confession, I made these scallops as an excuse to use my leftover pear cream sauce. Pear is mild in flavor, but there is just enough there that provides that …
Delicious vegan taco recipe perfect for meatless tacos Tuesday. I could eat these roasted vegetable tacos every day! So simple to make and very filling, and a great excuse to put a cool, tasty salsa on top. My favorite tacos are traditional carne asada with cilantro, onions, and lime juice. These vegetable tacos are meatless …
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes - fresh summer ingredients slowly simmered with a flavorful sofrito sauce for a balanced yet Southern classic stew-like side dish. It's prepared the Southern way, but with a Caribbean twist. The best part about cooking stewed okra is the aroma that is produced via the slow cooking of the ingredients which …
Related posts: Yo yo yo, what's good y'all! Today I'm finah share with y'all one of my favorite recipes: smoked lamb ribs with a fennel-based dry seasoning rub. Now, let me tell you, you can't ever go wrong with good smoked meat. And when you add in that aromatic fennel seasoning, it takes the flavor …
Ground lamb is perfect for a stuffed eggplant recipe. Slightly gamey lamb is mellowed some by the rich silky eggplant. Smoked paprika and fresh herbs add ample flavor for a rather simple dish. MOOD MUSIC This stuffed eggplant recipe was born out of those conversations with some of my forward-thinking foodie friends about expanding the …
What's up my peeps! Today, we're gonna talk about one of my favorite ways to cook steak: sous vide. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Sous what?" But trust me, once you try it, you'll never go back to your old ways of cooking steak. And when it comes to sous vide, one cut …
Related Salad Posts: Hey, what's up peeps! Today we're taking it to the next level with a bison steak salad that's off the hook! This ain't your average salad, we're talking about juicy and tender bison steak seared to perfection and served on a bed of fresh greens with all the fixings. The combination of …
This easy beef goulash recipe is a very unclassic version of that classic recipe that’s a family favorite one pot weeknight dinner. Simple, quick and full of flavor it qualifies as ballin on a budget! Note this recipe was updated September 19, 2019 Inspiration for the beef goulash recipe My grandma made a southern version …