MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 20 minutes Puttanesca sauce was a staple on the menu at both of the Italian restaurants I worked in over the years. In Italian, puttanesca literally translates to “whore.” That was always a fun thing to explain to...

MAKES: 4 burgers (1 per serving) · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 10 minutes I decided to call these Meatloaf Burgers because they have all the delicious flavors of my classic meatloaf recipe. In fact, meatloaf was a childhood favorite of mine. It’s still a...

MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 5 minutes The herbaceous flavors of the chimichurri elevate steak to a whole new level. When you add the fresh and light flavors of the strawberry salsa, the combination is over the top. Dare I say that the...

MAKES: 10 servings (1 cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 20 minutes Cauliflower fried rice was one of the dishes that finally helped me turn a corner where cauliflower was concerned. I wasn’t always a fan of this cruciferous low-carb staple. I...

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....

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....

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...

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...

MAKES: 8 sandwiches (1 per serving) · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 7 hours This is a recipe comprised of recipes, but I couldn’t help myself. They complement each other so well that I would be doing you a great disservice if I didn’t show you how to put them...