Grilled Tilapia is a great fish for simple meals at a perfect price point, but is it possible to grill it for great flavor without losing all the meat between the grates? Yes, and this cast iron campfire recipe for charcoal-grilled tilapia is just the …
This hearty Meat Sauce recipe is made of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It’s so easy to make, and the result is thick, hearty, rich, and insanely flavorful bolognese sauce. Serve it over cooked pasta, gnocchi, or spaghetti …
This stuffed pork loin recipe is one of those recipes that may take you back to your childhood. Stuffed with a hearty mushroom and bacon filling, cooked to perfection and served with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans, it’s a perfect Sunday d…
Smoked Duck is an old fashioned holiday main. But given its modern fanciful restaurant creations, is it complicated to make at home? I decided to take on the challenge and demystify this delicious waterfowl. An endeavor I deemed completely worth it. Sm…
This bacon-wrapped stuffed chicken is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes when I am looking for something filling to impress company! Today is one of those days where there’s a lot going on behind the scenes in the meat labs. I am prepping for a …
I had to share this recipe as well. This is another family holiday favorite. It’s so easy to throw together, gets better with age, and feels festive and indulgent without any fuss. This recipe is also found in Let’s Stay In as part of our Christmas Tea menu where I usually serve it as cupcakes… Read more »
Think you can’t have eggs benedict without a fancy restaurant and top chef to make it for you? Think again. This down-home version is crazy delicious and can be whipped up in under 30 minutes! The king of breakfast and brunch cuisine Eggs benedic…
As promised I’m sharing the recipe for our Christmas dessert tradition. The chocolate peanut butter Bo\uche de Noel. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. The recipe comes from my book, Let’s Stay In. Our entire Christmas menu (Beef Wellington!) can also be found in that book. The holidays are… Read more »
Smoked Roast beef is a classic comfort dish that reminds me of Sunday suppers but is it possible to make a fork-tender roast on the grill with that signature barbecue flavor and still have it cooked perfectly inside? Turns out, yes. And dang, it’s deli…
These Maple-Glazed Ham Steaks with Red-Eye Gravy are the hearty breakfast you didn’t know you needed. Juicy ham is smothered in maple syrup, caramelized to perfection, and topped with a simple, sweet, slightly spicy gravy. Let’s get real. Ham recipes a…
Gabe and I are back with our annual gift guide. It’s full of things that brighten our everyday, things we have on our own lists and things that make the world a little brighter. We think there is something for everyone 1. Portland Apron Co. Pinafore Apron – I love this apron so much that… Read more »
Hello friends. I’ve been thinking about you all. I think about you when I bite into a cake so perfectly tender and dense with spice. I think of you when I artfully draw a salmon on my puff pastry with a paring knife and I think of you when I fry fresh caught… Read more »
Tale your your appetizer game to the next level with these Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Meatballs. Combining the rich flavors of creamy, spicy jalapeño popper filling with succulent meatballs, these bites are perfect for any gathering where you want to impr…
This Beef Wellington with Creole Mushroom Mix is a Creole-inspired version of a classic French entree! It’s made up of savory beef tenderloin, sliced ham, and a savory mushroom filling wrapped up in a buttery, flaky, golden-brown puff pastry. Thi…
OH, what a weird time in my life, though maybe they’ve all been weird? The point is that whatever specific space it is that I need available in order to commit to trying new recipes is so so hard to come by. Even this attempt you see here is hi…
* This post was created in partnership with California Olive Ranch. We’ve been working together this year to bring you some special recipes that highlight this beautiful olive oil. I’ve been using their olive oil for years now because they produce a high quality oil for an everyday price. Cooking is what grounds me, which… Read more »
Who loves a grilled hot dog? We all do! And these loaded dogs are slathered in a smoked guacamole, bacon, bean mix and drizzled with barbecue sauce. The way a messy dog should be. This post was sponsored by Western Wood Products. Thoughts and opinions …
*This post is in partnership with Barilla. I’m so thrilled to work with them and proclaim a shared belief that pasta is art. “Each piece of pasta is a small piece of design that combines beauty and taste.” Chefs from around the world recently competed in Paris at the Pasta World Championship. Check out their… Read more »
*This post is in partnership with Barilla. I’m so thrilled to work with them and proclaim a shared belief that pasta is art. “Each piece of pasta is a small piece of design that combines beauty and taste.” Right now, chefs from around the world are competing in Paris at the Pasta World Championship. Check… Read more »
I feel like celebrating. It’s been a year (give or take a day or so) since Let’s Stay In hit the bookstores and I’m feeling sentimental. This little book went out to the world with a bit of fanfare and then I just left it to do its thing. Hoping, praying and crossing my fingers… Read more »
These loaded Philly Cheesesteak Fries are made up of crispy waffles fries piled with sauteéed peppers and onions, tender steak, and melty provolone cheese! We all know how much I love a good tailgating snack. And these Philly cheesesteak fries are perf…
* This post was created in partnership with California Olive Ranch. We’ve been working together this year to bring you some special recipes that highlight this beautiful olive oil. I’ve been using their olive oil for years now because they produce a high quality oil for an everyday price. They work with farmers in California… Read more »
This Beer-Braised Brats and Cabbage recipe is perfect for tailgating! Pork brats and veggies are roasted in your favorite beer, then served on toasted buns with gooey provolone! if you’re anything like me, the part of Fall you look forward to the…
