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)”
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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”
Easy Italian Beef Sandwiches
These Italian beef sandwiches are one of those recipes I have been making for 20 years or so. They are super easy and super delicious and this recipe can be made in a crock pot or instantpot if you are busy. They can also be made in the oven. I used my crock pot toContinueContinue reading “Easy Italian Beef Sandwiches”
Spring Salads
As we start to see hints of spring, I start being drawn to fresh and light food that fits the season. I love the comfort food of winter, and it helps get me through the dark and colder days. Spring is such a time of light and growth and it is nice to eat accordingly.ContinueContinue reading “Spring Salads”
Browned Butter Mascarpone Chocolate Chunk Cookies
There are so many variations on chocolate chip cookies. I quite honestly pretty much like all of them. My favorite chocolate chip cookies, viral NYT chocolate chip cookies, and soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are just a few of the ones I have posted. These browned butter mascarpone chocolate chunk cookies hold their ownContinueContinue reading “Browned Butter Mascarpone Chocolate Chunk Cookies”
Wok Charred Green Beans
One of the best ways to cook vegetables is to use a wok! These wok charred green beans are not exception. Woks get super hot and they allow you to add great char and flavor to whatever you cook in them. This is especially great with vegetables because you can keep them fresh and crispContinueContinue reading “Wok Charred Green Beans”