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Barbecue Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Beans Tacos

Add to ❤ Favorites Delicious vegetarian tacos with barbecue spiced sweet potato and black beans . Ingredients for 4 servings 1 medium sweet potato ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon barbecue spices 4 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup cooked black beans 1 cup fresh corn ½ cup chopped red onions 1 tomato chopped into cubes 1 clove of garlic ½ teaspoon cumin powder 2 avocado 2 lime ¼ cup sour cream 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro Read the Instructions here  

Garlic Herb Tri-tip Roast with Mushrooms

Add to ❤ Favorites A tri-tip roast of beef with garlic, herbs, and mushrooms. Serve with buttered noodles or mashed potatoes. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage and thyme (chopped) 2 lb (907 grams) tri-tip roast Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons butter 8 ounces (227 grams) cremini mushrooms, chopped Read the Instructions here  

Sweet and Spicy Asian Ribs

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients 3 Pounds Pork Ribs (I use the mini ones cut for sweet and sour ribs or Chinese BBQ. You can also use baby back ribs just cut them into individual ribs) Sauce ingredients: 6 Tablespoons Gochujang 6 Tablespoons Honey (microwave for about 10 seconds to make it easier to pour & mix) 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 2 Cloves of Garlic, finely minced Read the Instructions here  

Puttanesca Pasta

Add to ❤ Favorites Even with a risqué background, puttanesca has a delicious history and a fun future when made from the ancient Italian grain, farro. Ingredients for 4 servings 300 g (11 oz) Fusilli (or other short pasta) extra virgin olive oil to taste 1 clove of garlic 500 g (17 oz) tomato pulp 50 g (2 oz) pitted black and white olives 1 tablespoon capers sea salt and pepper to taste Read the Instructions here  

World’s Best Carolina Pulled Pork

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8-10 servings 5-8 pound Pork Shoulder/Butt, bone in and fat pad on top For the Brine 4 Cups Water 4 Cups Apple Cider ½ Cup Kosher Salt ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar 3 Heaping Tablespoons Dry Rub 2 Bay Leaves 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes For the Dry Rub 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder 1 Heaping Tablespoon Smoked Paprika 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder 1½ Tablespoon Kosher Salt 1 Tablespoon Pepper 2 Teaspoons Cayenne Powder 2 Teaspoons Dry Mustard 1 Tablespoon Cumin ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar For the Vinegar Sauce *this is optional but we love it ½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar ½ Cup White Vinegar ¼ Cup to ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder 2 Pinches Red Pepper Flakes Salt to taste Read the Instructions here  

One-Pot Caprese Pasta

Add to ❤ Favorites The recipe uses simple, fresh seasonings, so the few but flavorful ingredients take center stage. Plus, you can make it in less than 20 minutes! Ingredients for 6 servings 4 1/2 cups water 1 pound whole grain spaghetti 3 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 cups fresh basil, chopped (reserve some for garnish) 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 8 ounces skim shredded mozzarella Read the Instructions here  

Crispy Baked White Cheddar Bbq Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites This CRISPY BAKED WHITE CHEDDAR BBQ CHICKEN only has 3 ingredients and so much flavor! So simple to make and sure to please the entire family. This is our go-to easy dinner recipe! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 cups White Cheddar Cheez-its 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cups bbq sauce, divided Read the Instructions here  

Risotto with Shrimps and Roasted Artichokes

Add to ❤ Favorites Risotto is a test of patience in the kitchen. It is best not to leave the side of your saucepan. It’s not difficult to make, it just requires your full attention for at least 30-40 minutes. So, just get ready to stir and stir. Ingredients for 4 servings 5 cups (1 1/4 l) chicken broth 1/2 cup (120 ml) white wine 4 tsp olive oil 1/3 cup (85 g) minced shallots 1 ½ cup (340 g) Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano rice 1 lb (450 g) large shrimps, peeled and deveined 1 3/4 cups (400 g) frozen artichoke hearts, halved ½ tsp dried thyme salt and freshly ground pepper Read the Instructions here  

Coconut Basil Chicken Curry

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 kilo chicken thighs 2 teaspoons turmeric powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons cumin powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons salt juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon rice bran oil 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cm piece of ginger, minced 1 tablespoon rice bran oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons store-bought curry paste 2 cans of coconut cream 1 cup chicken stock 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 bunch basil, chopped 100g baby spinach   Read the Instructions here  

Roast Pork and Stuffing

Add to ❤ Favorites Roast Pork and Stuffing – delicious and moist and with the perfect crackling! Ingredients for 4 servings 1.5 kg – 3⅓ lbs. loin pork, boned and rolled 20 gms – 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 4 cups white fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup dried apricots, chopped ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped ⅓ cup pistachios, chopped ¼ cup sage leaves, chopped 2 eggs, whisked Salt and pepper to taste Coarse salt and Vegetable Oil for the rind   Read the Instructions here  

Swedish Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites Juicy meatballs smothered in a beautiful creamy gravy, with a hint of spicing that Swedish Meatballs are known for. I deviate from the traditional recipe by using my method of soaking chopped bread in grated onion which adds more flavour and makes extra soft meatballs. Ingredients for 5 servings Meatballs 2 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed, chopped into small cubes (Note 2) 1 medium onion (Note 3) 300g / 10 oz ground beef (mince) 300g / 10 oz ground pork (mince), or sub with beef (Note 4) 1 egg ¼ tsp freshly ground nutmeg ¼ tsp All Spice powder ¼ tsp black pepper ¾ tsp salt 1 tbsp oil Gravy 40g / 3 tbsp butter (preferably unsalted) 3 tbsp flour 2½ cups beef broth / stock, salt reduced (or sub with chicken) ⅓ – ½ heavy / thickened cream (Note 5)   Read the Instructions here  

Lamb Cutlets Marinated in Red Bean Curd

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings 16 lamb cutlets 3 tablespoons fermented red bean curd 1 tablespoon chilli bean sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 3 tablespoons white sugar Read the Instructions here