The subtle, savory saffron flavor compliments rich flavors so well. This Saffron Rice recipe tastes buttery, even though it’s dairy free. It’s super easy to make for a large crowd, and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s also very pretty! Why This...
This recipe for Creamy Cajun Pasta Sauce is from Brian, who hails from New Orleans. He was a line cook at a popular restaurant and cooking school in Sarasota, Florida, where I used to teach cooking classes. In the late afternoons, after spending hours prepping...
Ooooohhhh - these were so delicious! These Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce almost didn't make it to the dinner table - we were eating them as they came out of the fryer - not even minding that we burnt our tongues! The reason I love this dish so much is...
Making your own potato chips is so incredibly easy. There are 2 pieces of equipment that you should have: 1) Mandoline 2) Deep Fryer (or) you could use a big heavy pot & thermometer Here's my weapon of choice: Pampered Chef Mandolin The biggest secret to...
Fried Rice is the Chinese version of casserole. Basically, its a great way to use up leftover bits in the refrigerator. My ingredients change based on what vegetables and meat I have on hand. The only 3 constants are: 1) Rice 2) Fish Sauce 3) Chinese Sausage "Lap...
There would only be 2 good reasons why I would move back to California. Well...truthfully, there probably are 4,098 reasons why I LOVED living in California, but only 2 of those reasons are valid at 1:15 a.m. when I'm absolutely craving something munchy, something...
YUM! These are finger-lickin' good baby back ribs - the meat is so tender that it falls off the bone as you lift them out of the pan. The sauce is sticky, sweet, tangy, with a little hit of chili - the Asian version of BBQ sauce. The secret to cooking the very best...
A restaurant chef's secret weapon for mushroom steak sauce is "Demi-Glace," which is concentrated beef or veal stock that will create a rich, luxurious, meaty flavor that you can't replicate with any seasoning. Made from scratch demi-glace is a laborious task that...
Cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables - you can eat it raw, steam, boil, mash, fry or roast. Roasting the cauliflower is easy, cut the florets into bite-sized pieces (the smaller you cut them, the faster they cook), toss with olive oil. Roast the...
I admit it. I’m a clumsy cook. I don’t even hold my knuckles in the proper soldier-like position when slicing and dicing! My fellow chefs wince and cringe when they see me cutting an onion - it takes them SO MUCH SELF RESTRAINT not to snatch that super sharp chef’s...
My forte has never been baking desserts, so I always look for easy recipes that I can pull together at the last minute. Going through my stash of recipes that I've ripped out over the years from cooking magazines, I came across one from Martha Stewart Everyday Food...
Tropical Rice makes you feel like you're on vacation...coconut, pineapples, macadamia nuts. When I want to serve something a little fancier than just plain rice, but don't to dirty my wok to make fried rice, this is what I make. Tropical Rice 2 cups jasmine rice1 1/4...
This soup is creamy and rich, yet only uses low-fat milk. The secret is to extract as much of the milky, creamy substance from the corn kernels. I also use a couple slices of natural bacon, crumbled as garnish. This gives a smoky flavor to the soup without going...
I don't know about you, but cooking a chunk of meat larger than the size of my head sometimes intimidates me. How do I get the thing to cook evenly? Do I need to rotate it? Breast side up or down? Will it implode like Clark Griswold's turkey on Christmas Vacation? Ah,...
For all the low-carb fans, here is a great recipe. (come to think of it, I think the low-carb fad has come and gone, because I really don't know anyone on a low-carb diet anymore) Anyways, its still a fun recipe nonetheless. Zucchini is cut into super-thin strips...
When I only have 30 minutes to make dinner, this is a favorite to make. The secret to great sauce is to use 1 teaspoon of sugar in the sauce. The sugar softens out the bite of the tomatoes, and yields a rounder, less acidic, and more mellow tomato flavor. I also use...
After that luxurious hamburger dinner last night, I needed to feel healthy today. I had some leftover corn tortillas and pantry ingredients to make a smoky hummus. The kids love it too! The bright orange/red Smoked Sweet Paprika is the spice that gives that smoky...
(a.k.a "The best damn burgers you'll ever have") Once you taste these burgers, you'll never order from a restaurant again. Once you serve these burgers, your friends and family will never want any other kind! Hamburgers are so easy to make, but there are a few secrets...
This is The Best Tiramisu Recipe! Adapted from Barefoot Contessa. Easy to make and bursting with chocolate, dark rum and espresso. What's not to love! It really is a restaurant quality no bake dessert. Why This Best Tiramisu Recipe Is So Good! A classic Italian...
Crunchy, juicy Chinese Long Beans! Quickly stir-fried with minced garlic, soy and oyster sauce. Takes only 10 minutes to cook! Why These Chinese Long Beans Are So Good Perfectly crisp long beans. A flavorful Chinese side dish, perfect for a wide variety of mains....
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Making chicken pot pie from scratch is a ton of work. From making homemade pie dough, to the filling, there are a lot of steps involved in the process. Learn how to simplify chicken pot pie with this super simple microwave recipe! I love this chick pot pie...
Looking to transform your midday munchies into a cheesy, dreamy reality? I'm gonna show you how to make a killer grilled cheese sandwich using nothing but your trusty microwave. (This one goes out to all of us who worship at the altar of melted cheese and toasty...
Learn how to make pantry staple Queso in just minutes in your microwave. This cheesy dip recipe is perfect to throw together as an appetizer or snacking dip for parties and small gatherings. Let this homemade Queso be the answer to the question, "What do I serve...