Ever since I started making these Crispy Sesame Salmon Rice Bowls, my favorite way to cook salmon is the get the bite sized pieces nice and crispy on the outside. It is a really different and enjoyable way to eat salmon and this recipe uses that technique, but with a totally different flavor profile/presentation. InContinueContinue reading “Blackened Salmon Salad with Honey Mustard”
Category Archives: Sauce/Dressing
Crab Cakes with Homemade Japanese Curry Sauce
This crab cake with Japanese curry sauce recipe is one of those that I can’t wait to make again and will definitely end up in my repeat dinner rotation. These crab cakes are a bit different than the typical crab cake recipe. The base is made from potato, so it is more like a croquetteContinueContinue reading “Crab Cakes with Homemade Japanese Curry Sauce”
Southwest Chicken Wraps
These southwest chicken wraps are amazing for a few reasons – tender chicken, creamy avocado, cheese, crunchy chips and a really delicious southwest dressing. I used chicken tenders here because they are good size to fit in a wrap, and you can get a good spice rub to chicken ratio. I coated these the dayContinueContinue reading “Southwest Chicken Wraps”
Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken Salad
On days where I don’t feel like eating heavier food, I love a good salad. It has to be full of flavor and texture and tasty things though or it can be boring. I love how easy and delicious this one is, and I’m always a sucker for anything with balsamic vinegar in the recipe.ContinueContinue reading “Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken Salad”
Italian Sausage with Giardiniera Relish and Garlic Aioli
I saw a similar recipe to this one a while back, and it has been in the back of my mind since. I have to confess, I am generally not the biggest Italian sausage fan. It is not something I’d go out of my way to eat. I don’t dislike it, but I don’t reallyContinueContinue reading “Italian Sausage with Giardiniera Relish and Garlic Aioli”
Alabama White Sauce
Last night for dinner we had a variation on these chicken sliders, but full sized and with a slightly tweaked version of Alabama white sauce. What is Alabama white sauce? It is a mayo based ‘bbq’ sauce seasoned with a bunch of tasty things like garlic, Dijon, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. I think it wouldContinueContinue reading “Alabama White Sauce”
Ranch Chicken and Bacon Sandwich on Ciabatta
Chicken, bacon and ranch is kind of a classic combo for a reason. This sandwich takes that combo and adds some pepper jack cheese for a little heat and kick and the homemade ranch here is amazing…so much better than the bottle stuff and it is super easy to make too. I used my favoriteContinueContinue reading “Ranch Chicken and Bacon Sandwich on Ciabatta”
Steak Frites
Steak frites is a simple dish originating from France and Belgium, and it is basically just steak and French fries. 🙂 Since it is so simple, you want a really good steak and really good fries. I used ribeye and I cooked them my favorite way to cook steak, which is to sous vide themContinueContinue reading “Steak Frites”
Olive Chicken Sandwich with Arugula
We all love olives in our house, and this sandwich is for our fellow olive lovers. If you don’t love olives, might I suggest some of my other delicious sandwich recipes instead 🙂 Now, back to olives galore 🙂 This sandwich has a juice pan seared chicken breast that has been brined in the juiceContinueContinue reading “Olive Chicken Sandwich with Arugula”
My Favorite BBQ Sauce
I originally posted this bbq sauce recipe as part of a larger recipe a few years ago, but seeing as it is bbq season and the 4th tomorrow, I thought it needed it’s own post. This sauce has been my favorite for years and it is quick and easy to make and SO much betterContinueContinue reading “My Favorite BBQ Sauce”