It’s THANKSGIVING time! Our first holiday of the holiday marathon is here. I personally love Thanksgiving because I get to spend all day ordering family members and friends around the kitchen like they’re my sous chefs and I am Thomas Keller. In a meal that is filled with lots of planning and craziness, the basics often get overlooked. With mashed potatoes being a staple on every Thanksgiving table, I think they should the best potatoes ever.
Read MoreIt’s mid-summer and the days are longer and hotter as ever here in the desert. That is why I cannot think of a better time to share this fabulous coconut cake recipe. Even if you’re not a fan of coconut, I ensure that all can escape to the tropics and enjoy this light and fluffy treat.
Read MoreSummer has arrived and BBQs and get-togethers have come with it. Without a doubt, enjoying good company along with even better food is the best way to spend these long summer days, and this salad is the perfect side dish to accompany any picnic or party.
Read MoreHOT DOGS. What’s more American than hot dogs? Nothing! Just in time for the Fourth of July, we’re upping the ante on this year’s hot dog season with one simple recipe.
Read MoreLuckily here in Southern Utah we get to enjoy summer a little longer than everyone else. That means more time to fit summer recipes and BBQs. I personally feel that ribs are a quintessential part of summer and should definitely make an appearance at your next party.
Read MoreHands down, these are the best pork chops ever. Not only is this recipe savory, delicious, and elegant, it is ridiculously easy to make. A lot of people claim that pork chops are boring because of their dry texture and bland flavor, but I assume these individuals are not properly cooking them. The trick here is to use a thick pork chop, a piping hot cast iron skillet, and not over cooking the chops (yummy ingredients don’t hurt either).
Read MoreThis week we have a simple yet impressive salad recipe. Everyone enjoys a nice salad, but lets be honest; sometimes salad can get a little old. If the wimpy greens and gloopy ranch dressing just isn’t cutting it, we’ve got you covered. With peach season around the corner, I can’t think of a better way to eat the juicy stone fruits than in a fresh salad.
Read MoreThis week’s recipe is one of my favorite salads to eat during the spring and summer months. Whether I order it off a menu or I make my own at home, this salad packs color, flavor, and is a refreshing transition to the heavy comfort foods we’ve enjoyed the past 5 months.
Read MoreChicken is easily America’s favorite weeknight dinner meat. Don’t get me wrong chicken is delicious, though it can easily become boring and mundane. We all get into the chicken slump, and by slump, I mean making the same two to three chicken dishes every week.
Read MoreI was inspired to make this recipe based off the carrot jalapeño soup at the Painted Pony restaurant here in Southern Utah. For years Painted Pony has made this delicious soup and for years I have continued to order it every time I visit. Last weekend I decided to try and make it myself… and I must say it is not bad.
Read MoreThis week’s recipe comes from the deep corners of my pantry and fridge. Let’s be honest, we all experience those moments when you feel like there is absolutely “nothing” to eat in the house. I came up with this recipe one evening when I had nothing to make for dinner and was too lazy to go grocery shopping or order takeout. My kitchen happened to be stocked with a box of pasta, lemons, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Put these all together and voila, you have a quick and yummy dish.
Read MoreFaced with the dilemma on what to make for dinner earlier this week, I stumbled across a recipe I hadn’t made since cooking school. I remembered this dish being absolutely delicious yet relatively simple. With most of the ingredients (despite a few exotic elements) in my fridge and pantry, this North African classic was on its way to the rescue.
Read MoreThis week’s recipe is meant specifically for a couple occasions we all encounter. For example, that awkward moment when your neighbor, friend, or in-law has a get together and you foolishly offer or get suckered into bringing something.
Read MoreWithout getting into the technicalities of pancakes, and believe me when I say there are many different types of pancakes from all over the world, a Swedish pancake is a variation of pancake with Nordic origins that is very similar to a crepe. Who doesn’t love Scandinavian pastries and French Crepes?! Instead of pulling out the old Bisquick box that has been in the pantry for 5+ years, how about trying this week’s recipe that is sure to be a pancake favorite and maybe even a new tradition.
Read MoreWhen it comes to comfort food, breakfast reins supreme. The idea that sugar, butter, and starches are socially accepted as a meal uplifts my spirits. Or maybe it’s just the feeling of eating food after a long slumber that is most comforting.
Read MoreMost people are surprised to find out pork is actually best cooked medium rare. Pork is not the “other white meat”, it is THE white meat. More restaurants, cookbooks, cooking shows, etc. are setting the example of how pork can be used in many different ways (aka putting bacon in everything).
Read MoreWhen I find fresh fish at the market, no question I buy it (befriending your local fishmongers is a great idea. They’re experts and will let you know what is good to buy). This week I stumbled across some pretty prawns that were perfect for a delicious and simple summer meal, involving my grill. Who doesn’t love delicious and simple?
Read MoreWith the cold weather lately, now is the time when cozy foods are needed most. This week’s post puts a fun twist on a childhood classic and is certain to make your feel warm inside. Forget everything your mother taught you about grilled cheese. There is so much more to a grilled cheese than bread, butter, and cheddar cheese… promise.
Read MoreI am a huge breakfast person and believe that I could survive solely on breakfast foods. Any time the opportunity presents itself, whether on the weekends or the rare weekday morning occasion, I take full advantage of making a big breakfast. Breakfast staples can usually be found in my kitchen at anytime, especially the ingredients for this week’s recipe.
Read MoreWho doesn’t have olive oil in their pantry? It is a must-have in every kitchen. As a cook, one of the hardest things to find is a good olive oil. Ever wonder why your vinaigrette dressing doesn’t taste quite right? The low-grade “extra-virgin” olive oil is probably to blame.
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