Rice and beans are a Mexican meal staple and this Cilantro Lime Rice is a flavorful twist to Mexican Rice or plain white rice. Perfectly steamed long grain white rice is toasted first and cooked in an herb and stock blend with lime juice and zest added after steaming. I have a few tricks that keep this different from the many Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice copycat recipes out there.How to Make Cilantro Lime Rice For this Mexican rice dish I use a white long grain rice, and instead of water, ... continue reading...
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Beefy Taco Pie
Think what would happen if a taco and a quiche merged, well this cheesy Beefy Taco Pie is just the ticket. A tender light crust is layered with taco seasoned beef and finished with an egg, cheddar cheese and sour cream topping that bakes in minutes. I show you how to make it in today's video. Delish!While I typically think of a quiche for brunch, this merger with taco filling seasoned beef is a great twist and is perfect for lunch or dinner. How to Make Taco Pie Who doesn't love a ... continue reading...
My Ultimate Easter Recipe Guide
Still need some ideas for that special meal when the whole family and friends get together? For those celebrating the Easter holiday, I've put together this group of Easter recipes sure to inspire and make the eating festivities a great celebration!What to Make for Easter?Easter Recipes Sure to Please I have main dish recipes like Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb, Chipotle Orange Baked Ham Glaze, Herb Crusted Roasted Rack of Lamb, Brown Sugar Coffee Rubbed Rib Roast and for those ... continue reading...
Citrus Honey Roasted Carrots
Citrus Honey Roasted Carrots make for an easy side dish for any dinner or occasion. Tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper, orange zest and honey go on top before roasting to a golden delicious, sticky, caramelized finish.While you can easily use regular carrots, these rainbow colored beauties from the farmers market were screaming to be picked up.A bright citrus and honey glaze were just the ticket to elevate these and make the perfect side dish for dinner. How to Make Citrus Honey ... continue reading...
Holiday Hot Cross Buns
Tender dough is loaded with diced fruit, citrus zest, cinnamon and currants. A simple paste gets piped across the top of the dough before baking to form the perfect looking Holiday Hot Cross Buns that get glazed with apricot jam.Holiday Hot Cross Buns are something I make occasionally around Easter or Christmas and I always end up asking myself why I don't make them more often. What are Hot Cross Buns? A classic British breakfast bun, tender dough is loaded with diced apple, raisins, ... continue reading...
Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb
This Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb is hands down my favorite way to cook lamb. Seasoned and laid over cut vegetables, garlic, oranges and rosemary, this slow roasts, caramelizes to a rich, golden brown, and the pan juices make for an easy gravy.Typically I'm one to choose lamb loin chops and make Grilled Hoisin Lamb Loin Chops, Mongolian Grilled Lamb Loin Chops, Roasted Garlic Balsamic Glazed Lamb Loin Chops, Lamb Loin Chops in Honey, Madeira and Mint or these Lemon Rosemary Grilled Lamb Loin ... continue reading...
Smothered Chicken and Barley
This Smothered Chicken and Barley is a Moroccan spiced, juicy one pan meal made with vegetables simmered with spices like cinnamon, chili, cumin and mint. Nutritious barley, tomatoes, bell peppers and onions round out this all in one dinner. I give you two cooking methods, one pan stovetop and as a baked casserole to choose from.Every once in a while I like to swap out barley for rice. It's super nutritious, full of fiber and I love it's chewy texture. Mixed with these amazing Moroccan ... continue reading...
Braised Cabbage and Apple
This easy to make Braised Cabbage and Apple recipe comes together in no time, is the perfect side to any chicken, pork or lamb dish and is packed with brown sugar sautéed apples and green cabbage braised in cider vinegar and spices.Instead of making a coleslaw or steaming cabbage like I served alongside my Corned Beef the other day, I opted to experiment with items on hand in the kitchen. Sometimes these are the best recipes.I was planning on making a house favorite for dinner, my ... continue reading...
Chocolate Creme Brulee
Creme Brulee is extremely easy to make, rich in texture and full of flavor, this is such an amazingly delicious dessert. It is a classic recipe with four simple ingredients. I have experimented with adding cinnamon or other flavorings in lieu of the vanilla to the liquid mixture prior to baking, but the vanilla is still the classic king. For this version I am digging into the cocoa for these Chocolate Creme Brulee.What's Creme Brulee? It's not a flan or a pudding, but a rich vanilla ... continue reading...
Creamy Roasted Garlic Chicken
All it takes is 15 minutes toasted in a hot skillet and fresh garlic cloves become soft, mellow and the perfect base for a cheesy white pan sauce that gets spooned over sautéed chicken to become my Creamy Roasted Garlic Chicken. Made in under 30 minutes, too. Win, win.How to Roast Garlic Preheat oven to 350°F. With a sharp knife slice the top portion of the head of each garlic bulb. Place the top back on the garlic bulb. Wrap the sliced garlic bulbs in aluminum foil, making a nice ... continue reading...
