Cherry on my Sundae

Cozy one pan dinners are the answer to busy fall nights. When the evenings turn cool, I want big flavor and a short list of dishes to wash. These meals give you both. Every recipe here cooks in one skillet, one pot, one sheet pan, or a single Dutch oven. You get restaurant-quality flavor without […]

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Looking for a no-bake summer dessert? This mango coconut icebox cake is a tropical twist on the classic, with a bright mango lime curd, creamy coconut pastry cream, and crisp Biscoff cookies that soften into the perfect bite. What makes this dish special You'd think after being a professional chef for more than 15 years, […]

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For a fantastic summer side dish or appetizer, try these peach chipotle corn ribs with whipped feta. Glazed with a smoky peach chipotle sauce and piled over tangy whipped fet, this dish eats like a centerpiece. What makes this dish special The first time I had corn ribs, we ordered a second plate before the […]

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This crispy Vietnamese caramel chicken sandwich layers shatteringly crisp pan-fried chicken with a deep, mahogany fish sauce caramel, tangy pickled vegetables, and a punchy sambal aioli. Every bite hits sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and crunchy all at once. What makes this dish special Even though I'm a professional chef and have been cooking for almost […]

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This pan con tomate BLT with Italian Salsa Verde is a flavor-packed open-faced sandwich. It's layered with garlicky tomato toast, crispy bacon, chopped romaine, and a bright herby salsa verde that ties everything together. What makes this dish special My favorite part of being a food blogger is developing recipes. Before I started this blog, […]

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