Chicken is a staple, especially now with beef prices skyrocketing, and everyone should know how to roast a whole chicken. If you think it only serves one meal, you'd be mistaken. A roasted chicken today can also be transformed into chicken salad sandwiches and chicken soup for tomorrow. Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs) 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for drizzling) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, halved 1 small bunch of fresh thyme (plus a few sprig

This straightforward pasta recipe is shared by Chef Steve from the Vivaldi Way channel on YouTube. The dish, named possibly after his wife, features mushrooms in a cream sauce. It's ideal for serving two people and pairs wonderfully with a nice Sauvignon Blanc, making it perfect for a cozy date night at home. Annotated Cooking Notes: This dish comes together quickly. Everything in the pan cooks in less than 10 minutes. Ingredients 1 cup oyster mushrooms, chopped 1 shallot,

This recipe is my white whale. I want to make this awesome pumpkin work, but honestly, it's more work than it's worth. But diminishing returns aside, this recipe can be a grand spectacle for a holiday table, and it's delicious. Annotated Cooking Notes:: There was a lot of preparation and effort involved... I'll be honest and straightforward. It took me two tries to get this recipe right. The first attempt was a French recipe, and it was, frankly, unusual. I created the seco

I found this recipe on Chef Stephanie Izard's Instagram. It featured her Little Goat Went to Morocco spice blend. Unfortunately, her line of spices has been discontinued, but now I make it with a traditional Moroccan Ras el Hanout spice, which you can either buy or find a recipe for online. This dish is bright, creamy, warm, and delicious. It's equally enjoyable in warm or cold weather, and the preparation isn't that hard. The Cooking Experience: I've prepared this dish many

This recipe from Julia Child is undoubtedly one of the tastiest dishes you can offer for dinner. While it's not difficult, it is intricate and requires some time to prepare. The stew is savory, rich, and layered with tender pieces of braised beef, caramelized pearl onions, and sautéed mushrooms, all enveloped in a wonderfully silky red wine sauce. Tips If you can find pre-peeled pearl onions, use them. If not, simmer your onions in boiling water for 20 seconds, then strain, c

This cheeseburger quiche tastes just like the hamburger we all crave. Packed with protein from ground beef and bacon, this quiche is a quick and easy dinner solution I’ve made countless times. You’ll be surprised how much it tastes like a real bacon cheeseburger. You can make it with a crust, which I did/ ( I actually stretched 2 premade crust in a large quiche pan. ) Annotated Cooking Notes: Don't hesitate to use those premade crusts—utilize them fully to ensure the entire

Growing up, my mom ran a Girl Scout troop. And while this recipe isn't officially endorsed, it came to be known in our house as "Girl Scout" chili. It's one of those home recipes that uses common ingredients like tomato juice and kidney beans to deliver flavor. I have kicked it up from my mom's version; she definitely wouldn't have added all the spices I have. Annotated Cooking Notes: I didn't include it in the recipe, but anytime I'm stewing meat in tomato sauce, I always ad

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