Loin chops are the most tender part of a lamb. Way more tender than chops from the rack of lamb. This Recipe comes from my friends at Animal, Jon and Vinny and taknig their advice lamb is best served medium rare. Annotated Cooking Notes: Making it all in one dish really does make the difference. Using the grease from the lamb really infuses the hash. Ingredients 5 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil 1 large Yukon Gold or russet potato, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes 1½ t

A one-pan dish, with very few ingredients, that is not only easy to make but also filling and delicious, yes sign me up. This is one of my wife's favorite recipes. Ingredients 1 lb Ground Beef 2 Medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional) Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Directions 1. Begin by

This isn’t the best Basque cheesecake recipe but it is the easiest and most accessible. A quick easy delicious version of a simple cheese cake. Annotated Cooking Notes: You really do want to fold those whites and get as little air into the batter as possible. Also, for a topping, I just drizzled the syrup from the marinated cherries. Ingredients. 360 g softened cream cheese 70 g confectioners’ sugar 10 g cornstarch 3 eggs 1 egg yolk 100 g heavy cream/whipping cream Marinate

Here's another quiche. I enjoy making them because quiches are perfect for using up leftovers from your fridge or for creating a more refined dish. This particular quiche is both sweet and savory, featuring a delightful mix of bacon, caramelized onions, and Gruyere cheese. Annotated Cooking Notes: Preparing a quiche is more like baking than cooking, so it's important to be precise with your measurements. Ingredients - 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade) - 4 large

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

Bacon, Brown Sugar, Maple syrup—what’s not to love? Candied bacon is a treat that belongs on every table. This dish elevates your party table, goes well with a charcuterie board, and will delight your guests. Annotated Cooking Notes: Don’t skip spraying the rack, as the sugar and syrup will make the bacon stick to the grate. Ingredients 1-pound thick-cut bacon 1/2 Cup quality maple syrup 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar Directio

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

If you're of a certain age, you know it, you loved it, and you miss it. Yes, you can still get them at Dairy Queens, but on the West Coast, DQs are few and far between. This is the frothy orange drink that we loved as kids, and BONUS, I'm including some boozey alternatives. Annotated Cooking Notes: This was quick and easy, and the best thing is that it all happens in one blender, so that makes for an easy cleanup, which is essential to me. The one drawback is that Xanthan

I'm a big fan of Alton Brown, and I consider him one of my top chefs, alongside Julia Child and Anthony Bourdain. Given my interest in pickling, this recipe is an obvious choice for me. It’s a sweet pickling method. You can use the pickled fruits to enhance desserts, top pork chops, or simply enjoy them by themselves. I doubled the recipe. Annotated Cooking Notes: Since there is no salt, there is no need to go to a full boil on the liquid, just simmer until the sugar dissolve

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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