These reuben rolls with homemade thousand island dipping sauce are yummmmmmmmm. That pretty much sums it up. If you like a reuben, you will love reuben rolls! I will totally be day dreaming about them until the next time I eat them. We ate them for dinner, but they would make a fantastic appetizer forContinueContinue reading “Reuben Rolls with Homemade Thousand Island Dipping Sauce”
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Chili Glazed Salmon Rice Noodle Bowl
If you want an easy and healthy dinner tonight, make a chili-glazed salmon rice noodle bowl. This dish is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender, flaky salmon is combined with a bold chili glaze, fresh vegetables, and chewy rice noodles. A sticky, slightly spicy chili glaze coats the salmon, infusing itContinueContinue reading “Chili Glazed Salmon Rice Noodle Bowl”
Apple Cranberry Galette
Galettes are basically pie’s easier cousin. You have similar buttery, flaky, crust, but without all the shaping. This apple cranberry galette has the flaky crust, filled with tart and sweet apples and little pops of cranberry. It is easy to put together and looks lovely to serve. I have a full tutorial here on howContinueContinue reading “Apple Cranberry Galette”
Tamil Black Pepper Chicken Curry
Tamil Black Pepper Chicken Curry, is a spicy, aromatic curry made with black pepper as the key ingredient. It originates from Tamil Nadu, South India, where black pepper has been cultivated and used in cooking for centuries. This curry has SO many pops of flavor when you eat it. This dish is spicy, but itContinueContinue reading “Tamil Black Pepper Chicken Curry”
Slow Cooked Asian Ribs (In the Oven)
Making ribs in the oven is the most low effort way to make super tender ribs. These slow cooked Asian ribs take 5 minutes to prep with a simple rub. Then they are baked at a low temp wrapped in foil for hours. In the last stretch of cooking, they are brushed with a reallyContinueContinue reading “Slow Cooked Asian Ribs (In the Oven)”
Avocado Toast with Fried Egg and Crispy Shallots
Avocado toast with fried egg and crispy shallots is my take on the simple but genius avocado toast recipe. My version starts with good bread. I suggest sourdough (see my recipe and guide to making your own if you are interested). You want it to hold up to the toppings and not collapse. Starting withContinueContinue reading “Avocado Toast with Fried Egg and Crispy Shallots”
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Chicken bacon ranch wraps are a really easy meal that even picky eaters will love. Chicken, bacon and ranch is a classic combo. Add in a little lettuce for freshness and a hint of dijon for extra flavor and you have a winner. You don’t need to marinate the chicken ahead for this, as littleContinueContinue reading “Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps”
Easy Homemade Refried Beans
When I made tamales for my husband’s birthday, I also made these easy homemade refried beans as a side dish. I liked this recipe because it used canned beans instead of dried, which makes this recipe quick and simple. These beans had a ton of flavor from a few surprising and non-traditional ingredients. With aContinueContinue reading “Easy Homemade Refried Beans”
Silent Night Cocktail
The silent night cocktail is my favorite type of cocktail. It is a basically a slightly doctored up bourbon on the rocks. The addition of benedictine and a hint of orange add herbal and fruity notes. I like a strong drink, and this one is definitely strong. You can add a orange twist for servingContinueContinue reading “Silent Night Cocktail”
Red Chile Pork Tamales
It was my husband’s birthday yesterday, and he is a big fan of Mexican food. I often end up cooking him something along those lines for his birthday. This year I made from scratch tamales because we love them. Making tamales yourself is not hard, but it does take some time. I suggest making theContinueContinue reading “Red Chile Pork Tamales”