Edamame Noodle Salad
Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This cookie is really just a small amount of chocolate cookie dough holding together a collection of chocolate chips and chunks. Seriously. Only 1 3/4 cups of flour to make three dozen cookies. The texture is sort of a cross between a brownie and a cookie. So good.
Skordalia | Greek Garlic and Potato Dip
This Skordalia is a delicious Greek dip made with raw garlic and riced potatoes. It can be used as a dip, a spread, or a sauce.
The first time I tried skordalia was at a lovely Greek restaurant on State Street in Santa Barbara. We were with friends walking around looking for a place for dinner and stumbled upon this restaurant. The waiter brought a basket of bread and this bowl of spread.
Migas | Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs
Migas! A delicious breakfast of eggs, tortilla chips, and salsa. The word roughly means of crumbs. Whatever you have left over gets tossed into the pot.
This Tex-Mex version of migas includes eggs, tortilla chips, tomatoes, jalapeño, onions, red and green bell peppers, cheese, and cilantro.
Loaded Breakfast Muffins
These loaded breakfast muffins are the perfect grab-and-go packages of breakfast deliciousness.
I'm super excited about these muffins. I like to make a dozen of them, wrap them and freeze them, and then defrost and reheat them one at a time as needed to have a ready made breakfast for a busy morning.
Famous Breakfast Burritos (copycat Lucky Boy)
If you are craving a big traditional breakfast burrito, no matter what time of day it is, this Famous Breakfast Burrito will satisfy your cravings.
This breakfast burrito is the perfect antidote for anyone looking for a hangover preventer, cure, or just a hearty meal wrapped up in one big package any time of day. And "big" is the operative word here.
This limoncello margarita takes the classic tequila cocktail and gives it an Italian twist.
I just happened to have some homemade limoncello in the back of the refrigerator, and because Tuesday is National Margarita Day, I thought I'd play around with it to make a margarita.
Marble Cake
If you are craving a slice of cake, be sure to make this easy marble cake, a mixture of chocolate and vanilla cake that doesn't need any frosting. It's so good!
This marble cake is super moist and stays fresh for several days. It's delicious on its own or topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
This Peruvian potato soup, or "locro de papas," is a delicious hearty soup made with potatoes, cream cheese, and flavorful spices and peppers.
Traditional Peruvian potato soup is spiced with ground annatto seeds. Annatto seeds are from the achiote tree.
Mussels with Leeks and Chilies
Leeks, chilies, tomatoes, wine, and garlic help create a delicious bowl of steaming hot delicious mussels.
Be sure you have a lot of crusty bread at the table to sop up all of the delicious juices.
Uzbek Stamped Bread (Non/Nan)
This Uzbek flatbread is a fluffy yeasted bread that is delicious warm with butter and honey or jam, or simply torn and dipped in your favorite soup or stew.
This bread, in various forms, depending on the region, is the traditional bread of Uzbekistan, a country just north of Afghanistan. Some recipes call for mostly water, while other recipes call for dairy. It often depends on the region.
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops in the Air Fryer
Bacon and scallops are such a delicious combination. The smoky bacon and the sweet scallops go so well together.
These little bacon and scallop packages are delicious as a simple appetizer or main course. They are also wonderful for topping a salad for lunch or dinner.
King Cake Spritz Cookies
No, there is not a tiny baby Jesus baked into these King Cake Spritz Cookies, but don't they look a lot like the mini versions of their inspiration?
Individual Deep Dish Pizzas
These individual deep dish pizzas, with peppers and sausage, are a delicious take on Chicago-style pizza.
These mini deep dish pizzas are a fun way to recreate the flavors of Chicago-style pizza. First, there is a crispy crust that is slightly sweet. It's easy to make, and is ready to shape in two hours.
Chocolate Bouchons
These individual chocolate cakes, known as bouchons ("corks" in French), are so chocolaty and melty, and absolutely delicious.
These chocolate bouchons are Thomas Keller's take on an American classic, the brownie. The resulting gateau de bouchon are incredible. They are an amazing treat.
These stir-fried clams in bean sauce with chilies and green peppers are so flavorful and rich tasting. The sauce turned out so delicious that I wish I could bottle it.
My favorite local seafood restaurant serves clams in a delicious spicy sauce that you soak up with slices of cheesy garlic bread. The dish is on the appetizer menu, but I order it as my entree, along with a salad. Heaven!
Ragù Bolognese
Ragù Bolognese is a delicious meaty tomato sauce originating from Bologna in northern Italy. This one has three kinds of meat and is simmered for about three hours.
This ragù Bolognese recipe produces a thick, rich, and delicious sauce that you can use on pasta or in a very special lasagna bolognese.