Recipes and Videos
5 Ingredient Mexican: Tostada
Lorn and I used to be on a very tight budget. We ate Tostadas at least 3 times a week. This is an even more somplified version of what we used to eat and it tastes just as good. This is great for people who need sustenance, are on a budget and don’t have a whole lot of time.
30 Minute Chili
I found a quick and easy way to make chili in 30 minutes AND make it taste like it had been cooking all day. This recip is so fast and farly easy, its perfect to make on a Monday night and eat for the rest of the week.
Italian Wedding & Minestrone Mashup Soup
Imagine a marriage between two classic Italian soups: minestrone and Italian wedding soup. This delightful hybrid combines the hearty goodness of minestrone with the savory meatballs and delicate greens of Italian wedding soup. You'll experience flavors that will warm your soul and leave you craving another bowl.
Budget Pad Woon Sen
Pad woon sen is like a Thai stir-fry noodle dish, but lighter and more delicate. It's made with glass noodles and veggies, all cooked up in a flavorful sauce. It's quick, tasty, and perfect for when you're craving something comforting yet not too heavy.
Keema Curry
Keema curry is a delicious Indian dish. I cooked mine with ground beef. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for soaking into rice. Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or looking to try something new, keema curry is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Miso Glazed Salmon with Corn & Asparagus Succotash
Hands down, this is my favorite dish out of the sheet pan meals video. I make this at least once a month now. I hope you like it as much as I do.
Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Alloo Gobi
Sweet potatoes and rice is a great meal for anyone trying to cut back on door dash and potato chips, or just someone who wants to eat healthy, delicious food. Try out these sheet-an sweet potatoes and veggies next time you wanna cook something quick and healthy.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables
A quick easy sheet pan meal is perfect for those days when you get off work after a long day and don’t feel like cooking anything too labor intensive. This dish will quickly find its way onto your weekly rotation.
Brown Butter Sage Pasta
One of the first pastas I learned how to make when I started cooking was a brown butter, sage and squash pasta. I was smitten. The nuttiness of the brown butter binds perfectly with the fried sage, roasted squash and parmesan cheese to make a pasta so delicious, it will have you making it every night.
Rapini Anchovy Pasta
Rapini and anchovies go together like peanut butter and jelly. It truly is a match made in heaven. I always find myself coming back to this pasta when I am in a rut and I need sustenance fast.
Bacon and Peas Pasta
What is better in pasta than bacon and peas? This weeknight pasta will leave you full and satisfied without taking up too much of your time and energy.
Tokyo Style Tonkatsu
Tokyo style Tonkatsu might be the GOAT when it comes to crispy, saucy pork. I found the best way to make this tonkatsu the crispiest and it’s probably not how you would expect.
Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff
Creamy ground beef Stroganoff is what dreams are made of. In this recipe, it will hit every note of nostalgia and leave you wondering how you made something better than Hamburger Helper.
20 Healthy Meals for $30
Back when I was a cook in Chicago, I had to figure out the best way to stretch my dollar as far as it would go. In this five part recipe, I show you how I ate like a king on as little money as possible AND with little hassle.
25 Minute Stir Fry
This is a quick AND easy stir fry for people in a hurry. This dish is sweet, it’s salty and it’s filling. Try this one for your next weeknight family dinner.
TAHDIG
Tahdig has quickly become my favorite way to cook rice. I learned some new techniques making this one. I never thought to cook rice this way and I am so glad I did. I hope you learn something new when you make this dish.
Sofrito Rice
The answer to what side to have with your tacos is here. Few things taste better than this rice, it’ll have you going back for thirds.
One Pot Carbonara
Sometimes authentic is not always better. In this easy carbonara, I break quite a few rules for the end goal of a one pot recipe. (I’m sure someone’s Nonna is rolling over in her grave). Give it a try and decide for yourself if breaking the rules is worth it.
25 Minute Shrimp Tacos
Perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings, these speedy shrimp tacos are a super quick way to make a craveable meal. Truly, even a beginner can throw this together in 30 minutes or less.
3 Easy Pan Sauces To Upgrade Your Cooking
These 3 super easy pan sauces will impress your friends, family and maybe even yourself at your net dinner party. Recipes like this will bring out the little French chef in you. Have fun and enjoy!
