GARLIC GINGER PORK NOODLE BOWL
MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 30 minutes My favorite thing about whipping up a noodle bowl for lunch or dinner is that it is light enough for summer fare but substantial enough for when you want something a little heartier and more filling….
DIJON PAPRIKA PORK TENDERLOIN
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 25 minutes This pork tenderloin is seared in a skillet and then baked to perfection. Searing it first creates a wonderful crust on the outside, and finishing it in the oven ensures that it stays nice and juicy….
PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI SHEET PAN MEAL
MAKES: 5 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 25 minutes This is one of those dishes that leaves you scratching your head and wondering how such simple ingredients can develop such complex flavors. Plus, it has the added bonus of being a sheet pan meal, so it…
MINI MEATLOAVES WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 30 minutes I love the simplicity of sheet pan meals—no fuss, no muss, and, even better, very little cleanup. Now that’s a winning combination. I also love how versatile they are. For example, if you aren’t a fan…
LOCO MOCO
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 40 minutes Maui is my favorite place on Earth. We go there every year, and it is where I find the most peace and joy. Enjoying that peace and joy over a hot bowl of loco moco never hurts, either. Loco moco is a…
CRISPY FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN THIGHS
MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 30 minutes In my opinion, Chinese five-spice powder is one of the most underused spice blends in home kitchens. It is a mixture of star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, and Szechwan pepper, and it adds such a…
CHORIZO AND CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER RICE PAELLA
MAKES: 10 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 35 minutes I love paella. It’s like the Spanish version of jambalaya, which I also love. Paella is named for the type of pan it is cooked in, as shown in the photo. It comes in many different versions, but I…
CHILI LIME CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA
MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 20 minutes Looking to add a bit of variety to your low-carb Taco Tuesday routine? Then this is the dish for you. It is the perfect fresh and light year-round meal. The chicken is tender and juicy while being…
CHICKEN ADOBO
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes, plus 2 hours to marinate · COOK TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes This recipe takes me back a couple of decades. My first serious boyfriend was Filipino, and he lived with his father and grandmother. His grandmother spent all day in…
BRAISED BRATWURST AND CABBAGE
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 45 minutes One of our favorite places to visit in our great state of Washington is Leavenworth. It is a Bavarian-themed town that instantly transports you to Oktoberfest. With authentic German food gracing every…