If a seafood po'boy is the party, remoulade is the friend who shows up loud, charming, and a little messy in the best way. This spicy remoulade is creamy, tangy, lightly sweet, and unapologetically peppery, with enough acid to cut through fried shrimp or crispy fish without drowning out the seafood. I like blooming a […]
This is the alio olio pasta recipe I make when I want something that tastes like a tiny Italian miracle but still fits into a real-life Tuesday night. It starts like a classic aglio e olio pasta (garlic + olive oil + chili), but we sneak in a few anchovy fillets to melt into the […]
If you ever bought honeynut squash because it looked like a cute mini butternut and then wondered what to do with it, this is the honey nut squash recipe you make on a busy night. We slice it thin so it cooks fast, then toss it in a glossy stir-fry sauce that hits sweet, salty, […]
Chicken parmesan is one of those chicken breast dinner ideas that feels like a restaurant splurge, but it is absolutely weeknight-able when you lean on a few smart moves. This version is my go-to best chicken parmesan recipe because it is a crispy chicken parmesan recipe baked on a rack (so the bottom stays crunchy), […]
This quacomale recipe is what happens when guacamole decides it wants to be dinner: a slow-cooked, spoonable stew with tender chicken, green chiles, warm spices, and a creamy avocado-lime swirl that melts right into the broth. It tastes like cozy Tex-Mex comfort with a slightly "exotic" vibe from cinnamon, coriander, and a pop of pineapple […]
These lobster nachos are what happens when you want the comfort of a nacho platter but your cravings have expensive taste. You get shatter-crisp tortilla chips (homemade, because it matters here), buttery lobster warmed in a lime-garlic butter, bubbly jack-cheddar melt, and a cool avocado crema that makes every bite feel balanced instead of heavy. […]
This one-pan corned beef hash breakfast skillet is my answer to mornings when you want something hearty and diner-style, but you also want your sink to stay mostly empty. It leans on canned corned beef (because it s fast and salty in the best way), builds a thick, crispy potato crust right in the skillet, […]
These shrimp-and-pork wontons are my go-to when I want something that feels celebratory but still weeknight-manageable: juicy filling, bouncy shrimp, that classic ginger-scallion perfume, and a wrapper that goes silky at the edges once it hits hot broth. For Lunar New Year, dumplings are the edible good-luck charm I actually want to eat (and not […]
If your dinner mood is "fresh, green, and vaguely luxurious," this fresh pea and mint fettuccine is the move. It is a silky, herby green sauce pasta that tastes like spring peas and garden mint had a very glamorous pasta night. The sauce is blended (so it looks like an actual emerald dream), then warmed […]
This is my weeknight answer to the "I want something cozy but not heavy" mood: a spiced Moroccan lentil soup that tastes like it simmered all day, even though it comes together in one pot. It is warm with cumin and smoked paprika, brightened with lemon, and finished with a little olive oil and herbs […]
