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Curried Egg Salad with Currants and Chives

Curried Egg Salad with Currants and Chives

Are you ready to put a new spin on an old classic? If yes, this Curried Egg Salad with Currants, Chives, and Cucumbers is totally worth a try. It’s a delicious egg salad alternative that is chock-full of flavor and texture.

Middle Eastern-Spiced Rice  with Peas and Pistachios

Middle Eastern-Spiced Rice with Peas and Pistachios

Middle Eastern-Spiced Rice with Peas and Pistachios will transport you to Morocco…or Egypt or Israel. You get the idea! Lots of flavor in this side dish that pairs extremely well with all kinds of meat dishes. Let Middle Eastern-Spiced Rice with Peas and Pistachios enchant your taste buds with another region of the world.

Cheesy, Crunchy Squash Gratin – (Gluten Free)

Cheesy, Crunchy Squash Gratin – (Gluten Free)

Oh so delicious! Cheesy, Crunchy Squash Gratin (Gluten Free) is one of those satisfying dishes that makes you feel all comfy cozy inside. Yes, it’s cheesy and crunchy but it’s also slightly creamy and warming with just the right hint of heat. It’s versatile enough to be served as a side dish or as a main vegetarian dish. However you decide to serve it, you’ll be surprised how quickly the gratin will be devoured!

10-Minute Tacos – Gluten Free

10-Minute Tacos – Gluten Free

10-Minute Tacos is a family favorite that hits the dinner table in, you guessed it, 10 minutes! The focus here is on simplifying by using pre-made ingredients for a quick, tasty, and satisfying meal!

Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Broccolini

Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Broccolini

Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Broccolini is visually beautiful… the bright green of the broccolini contrasts with the beautiful warmth of the golden turmeric. And the balance of sweet and spicy in the recipe is just right. Best of all, this recipe falls into the super-easy-to-make category.

Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange

Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange

Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange is a rustic, fruity dish that conjures up images of a beautiful tropical island with a wonderful warm breeze. The dish has some punch from the citrusy pesto-like sauce (the mojo!) that is delicious. Dreaming about an island get-away? Make Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange!

Lacquered Rib Eye Steaks

Lacquered Rib Eye Steaks

I usually keep it simple when grilling steaks and just apply kosher salt and pepper or a dry seasoning mixture and you can never go wrong with this method. But if you want to up your grilling game with very little effort, try lacquering the steaks with this sauce. Once you layer it onto the steaks, it creates a first-class, magical crust that is incredibly addictive. You MUST try Lacquered Rib Eye Steaks. You’ll be thanking me that you did!

Mediterranean Style Grilled Swordfish with Oregano-Caper Dressing

Mediterranean Style Grilled Swordfish with Oregano-Caper Dressing

Mediterranean Style Swordfish with Oregano-Caper Dressing is not only pleasing to the eye, but pleasing to the palate and waistline too. Plate the grilled swordfish on vibrantly colored tomato slices, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, and dress with the snappy oregano-caper vinaigrette. You’ll be amazed by the taste and presentation.

Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken (Gluten Free)

Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken (Gluten Free)

Talk about a total crowd pleaser! Who doesn’t love fried chicken? I don’t make it that often but when I do…OMG! Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken (Gluten Free) is so good and you won’t even know it’s gluten free! Dig in and enjoy each crispy, spicy morsel. No conversation needed at this meal.

Veal Chops with Asian Honey Mustard Sauce – Gluten Free

Veal Chops with Asian Honey Mustard Sauce – Gluten Free

In my house veal chops aren’t served often because, let’s face it, they’re expensive! But when I decide to splurge, it’s so worth it. Veal Chops with Asian Honey Mustard – Gluten Free crackles with immense flavor. Try this dish with a glass of wine to round out the indulgent experience.

Radishes with Anchovy Butter

Radishes with Anchovy Butter

Radishes, butter, and coarse salt. It’s an iconic and sophisticated french combination of flavors that is very addictive. In this recipe, the butter is melted with olive oil (to reduce the richness a bit) and enhanced with umami-rich anchovies, which takes simple to stupendous! Radishes with Anchovy Butter is a simple recipe that bursts with flavor.

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo has a fabulous presentation. But more than that, I love how all of the individual elements combine to create subtle scallop taste bombs. This recipe is the perfect balance of the taste of the sea from the scallops and nori, a bit of heat from the crushed red pepper flakes, a slight crunch from the scallions finished with the creamy tartness of the lime mayo. Each bite drew me in deeper and my taste buds wanted more!

Eggplant with Honey, Crispy Garlic and Ricotta

Eggplant with Honey, Crispy Garlic and Ricotta

Crunchy, creamy, sweet and smoky…Eggplant with Honey, Crispy Garlic and Ricotta brings a variety of colors, tastes and textures together. It perfectly embodies the phrase “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” So, even if you’re not the biggest eggplant fan, this spectacular recipe is definitely worth a go.

Tuna Salad with “The Works”

Tuna Salad with “The Works”

This isn’t the same old plain tuna your mom used to make. Tuna Salad with “The Works” is a modern-day twist on an old classic. This version is satisfyingly flavorful and boosts simple tuna salad to new heights.

No-Fuss Crispy Roast Chicken

No-Fuss Crispy Roast Chicken

There are so many ways to roast a chicken but my No-Fuss Crispy Roast Chicken recipe is the easiest and best. It will leave you with crispy yet juicy chicken every time!

Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions

Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions

Hot Damn! Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli with Red Onions is just about the best broccoli recipe I’ve ever made. And the secret ingredient is the anchovies…ssh! They’re a total game-changer. So if you’ve never had anchovies or think you don’t like them, I strongly urge you to try this recipe anyway. They add tons of umami richness and, quite simply, put this dish over the top.