We eat lots of store bought jarred salsa because it is quick and easy, but homemade salsa is SO, SO much better. It isn’t even really the same thing. I will eat way more fresh salsa than I will jarred. I have previously mentioned my love for the Nopalito cookbook. Everything I have made fromContinue reading “Salsa Cilantro”
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My Favorite Homemade Pizza Sauce
We love homemade pizza and there are a few different kinds I make on an ongoing basis like Detroit pizza, tortilla pizza, and my regular thin crust pizza. The thing they all have in common is this pizza sauce. It has the perfect balance of flavor, saltiness and a hint of sweetness to go perfectlyContinue reading “My Favorite Homemade Pizza Sauce”
Salted Caramel Sauce
This salted caramel sauce is pretty much the most delicious thing there is. I have been making it for ages and I have never found another caramel that tastes as good as this one. I only requires butter, sugar, cream, salt and vanilla to make and you won’t believe how much delicious flavor it has.Continue reading “Salted Caramel Sauce”
Peruvian Chicken Sandwiches with Green Sauce
Peruvian chicken sandwiches with green sauce have a similar flavor profile to my Peruvian roasted chicken with aji verde recipe, but in sandwich form. Marinated overnight in spiced and a touch of vinegar, the chicken is super flavorful. Combine that with a chewy roll, crisp lettuce and red onion, and amazing green sauce and youContinue reading “Peruvian Chicken Sandwiches with Green Sauce”
Pan Seared Pork Chops with Mustard Cider Sauce
Pork chops were not something I got excited about for most of my life. We’ve all eaten a dry, flavorless pork chop at some point. Pan seared pork chops with mustard cider sauce is not that dried up puck of tasteless pork. These chops are brined in a sugar/salt solution to help keep them moistContinue reading “Pan Seared Pork Chops with Mustard Cider Sauce”
Chicken with Lemon Sauce + Asparagus + Roasted Potatoes
Chicken with lemon sauce is a simple dish of pan seared chicken in a creamy lemon, wine and garlic sauce with mustard and parmesan cheese. I love all of those things, so was pretty much sold from the moment I first saw this recipe. If I remember to do so, I always brine or marinadeContinue reading “Chicken with Lemon Sauce + Asparagus + Roasted Potatoes”
Reubens + Homemade Potato Chips
Reubens are kind of the perfect sandwich. Toasty, buttery, meaty, tangy… they have it all. They are on of our favorites. I also love how quick they are to make. You can make these as from scratch as you want, or you can make them with all store bought ingredients and they are fantastic bothContinue reading “Reubens + Homemade Potato Chips”
Homemade Gyros Meat + Gyros
We have always been big gyros fans. They are such a quick, fresh, tasty option when eating out. It always seemed impossible to make them at home, since in restaurants they cook the meat on a huge rotating skewer. Then at some point I found this recipe with a method for making gyros meat atContinue reading “Homemade Gyros Meat + Gyros”
Honey Mustard Salmon + Avocado Basil Sauce + Blistered Tomatoes
My local Sam’s Club has been carrying some really great quality Salmon for the last 6 months or so. I love salmon and am always looking for interesting ways to prepare it. I saw this Honey Mustard Salmon with Avocado Basil Sauce on Half Baked Harvest and immediately wanted to try it. Check out myContinue reading “Honey Mustard Salmon + Avocado Basil Sauce + Blistered Tomatoes”
Hatch Chile BBQ Pulled Pork
Since we live in North Carolina, we are surrounded by BBQ. There are two main types, Eastern and Western. Eastern is vinegar based and is my favorite. Western is more traditional, with the sweet thick BBQ sauce. They are both delicious. There are also a million variations and different cooking methods. This hatch chile bbqContinue reading “Hatch Chile BBQ Pulled Pork”