When it is hot out, there is nothing better than light and simple for dinner. This dish checks all the boxes while still bringing an abundance of flavor. It is easy to turn up or down the heat with the addition (or not) of Sriracha. For us, we left the option to the individual and served the sriracha on the side so everyone could adjust to their personal tastes. There is something so deeply satisfying about dishes that include coconut milk, and this dish is no exception. I

You know you have the right friends when you can spend days on end together and not get annoyed. Extra points if they love food with the same passion you feel. This recipe is all of the above in one meal. #hessohandy loves meatloaf made by #thewalk44 so much, he dreams about it. Lucky for us, we were with him the morning after. He shared the delicious preparation with us and we couldn't wait to get home and put our own spin on it. This was so good, much more than simple

Chicken Poblano Enchiladas because poblanos are the ultimate chili in our opinion. It has all the flavor you would want but isn't crazy spicy for when you are serving a crowd. Being from the southwest, spicy is a given. To spice this up, just add some fresh sliced jalapeno on top. These are so good, the pan is demolished on the first night. We used fresh made tortillas (our favorite recipe is from the New York times) but any quality store bought tortillas work well with th

Have you ever tried sunshine carrots? It was a favorite recipe from my step mom growing up. I have shared the recipe for the carrots so many times. We decided to take the flavor profile and turn it into a soup. We did cut the sweetness a bit to let the carrot flavor to shine through. The results were simply amazing. You need to try this for a nice introduction to spring! INGREDIENTS 1 t olive oil 1 T butter 4 c baby carrots 1 lg clove garlic, minced 2 c chicken broth ju

Lamb chops are a favorite in our house and we love coming up with new ways to enjoy them. This one pot meal is quick and delicious. Perfect for a weeknight meal. The rice is amazing on it's own and we will be using it for additional meals in the future. INGREDIENTS 2 T stone ground mustard 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 t rosemary 2 T olive oil 2 T grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 4-5 thick cut lamb chops 1 T light oil 1 T light oil 2 c basmati rice 1 14.5 oz ca

Sour Rye soup is an obsession I obtained on a genealogy trip to Poland with my mom. I fell in love with just about everything Poland had to offer but this soup was next level. One taste and I was hooked for life. The following Christmas we had a German/Polish r Christmas Eve dinner. There was no question that this soup would be the star of the show. I just had to hunt down a recipe, source the ingredients and give it a go. After finding a polish deli that really wasn't t

Fish Pie is not a common thing here in the US. The first time I heard of it, I almost thought it was a prank. I then started seeing it more and more. After mulling it over for a while, I brought the idea up to Alan. He was even more doubtful, but I was determined at that point. After research and much debate we settled on which fish we would use and our base recipe and went to work. The guys loved it, I was a little reserved and one of our test tasters flat out refused (

This chicken flatbread was created from a "pivot" moment. I think we all have the moments where you are starting dinner and realize that you do not have the ingredients that you had assumed were waiting for you. I am so glad this meal worked out the way it did, rather than what I had planned. The base is a whole grain pita. It is then topped with a slightly spicy, creamy spread. Layer on some grilled chicken, gruyere and arugula for a delicious adventure for your taste bu

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner. This sandwich turned out so good. The air fried chicken had the perfect flavoring and an amazing crunch. This is a great casual meal that is easy to make at home. The chicken soaked during the day and was ready to go at dinnertime. It's a quick meal to put together at the end of the night. As usual, we try to keep the carbs low to avoid a blood sugar spike (diabetes). The breadcrumbs were made from a low carb bread and my bun was a @thesola

We have so few days of cold weather here in the Desert Southwest. When a cold snap hits, there is nothing better than a nice thick soup. We end up only making split pea once or twice a year so we do find it a treat. We freeze our leftover ham on New Year's Day specifically to add to an upcoming batch of this soup. Served with cornbread it really is a filling and delicious dinner. We prefer a chunkier soup but it is easily thinned and/or stirred to a smoother consistency.

Happy Lunar New Year! What better way to celebrate than with a dish of lo mein. This dish is said to be lucky. Longevity from the noodles and intelligence from the scallions. Through in some mushrooms for prosperity and you are all set. This dish cooks up quickly so it is all in the prep. Make sure to have everything cut and ready to go. Another important tip is to leave the salt out until the end. I can't see you needing any additional, but in case you are a huge sal

Irish stew is just simply delicious. We have made it with many variations but always keeping it simple. Letting the ingredients shine through on their own is exactly what makes this stew so beautiful. Our broth, which as always, is smoked. As the stew cooks, the starch from the parsnips and potatoes release and turn it a slightly lighter color. I have to admit, when we pulled it out and didn't see that dark brown color we were used to, we were slightly dismayed. However

Meatloaf is such a comfort food. I think it ranks right at the top on most peoples lists. Of course to us, it then becomes an opportunity to infuse some Southwestern flavor. We loved the way this turned out, just the right amount of spice. We went with the bright flavors of poblano and green salsa but an ancho based version may not be far off. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 # ground chuck 1/2 c poblano (about 2 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 m onion, diced 1 T neutral oil 3 corn

Who doesn't love grilled cheese. It's a comfort food, a 2 am food, a cold weather sandwich and more. Grilled cheese can be simple or elevated. It works in almost any situation (except maybe showering). This version falls into the comfort food. It is so ooey gooey delicious. We paired this with some homemade tomato soup on a cold weekend day. If you don't want to make 4 sandwiches at once, the filling holds in the refrigerator beautifully. What's your favorite version of

Wagyu beef. When we started on this adventure we set a mini goal for 500 followers on Instagram. The reward? Amercian Wagyu from our local butcher @lil_miss_butcher. While I was nervous of messing up this cut (of course Alan wasn't) she assured me it was almost impossible to make it a tough steak. We didn't have an issue so I can't speak to what happens if you overcook, but it sure was yummy. We simply seasoned with The Blend (salt, pepper, garlic) and seared with with but

Salmon Tacos. There doesn't seem to be any recipe that won't adapt to having salmon as the protein. If you have been following us for any length of time, you surely know that we love salmon. I mean, what's not to love. Not only is it amazingly tasty, it is a nutritional powerhouse. We inhaled these tacos way to fast and sat forlornly staring at our empty plates. We have since recreated them time and time again with the same amazing results. We simply love these tacos that

Sometimes dishes just happen on their own. This meal, which has become a regular in our rotation, was created as a quick and easy meal when we were out boondocking in our trailer. We even made it a second time to make certain it wasn't one of those "I'm starving" meals. It was even better when enjoyed the second time at home. I previously posted a quick method to cook spaghetti squash. Puncture the squash through the flesh multiple times (this is critical to let steam esc

Beef Bourguignon. Sometimes things should remain as is and just enjoyed in their original form. This stew falls in that category. To make this ultimate comfort dish, we followed Julia Child's recipe to a T. We have made this dish a few times and it never disappoints. We do have some advice if you choose to tackle this one. First, make this on a day where you plan to be home. While the steps are relatively easy, they do take time. You do not want to rush through any of

We always spend the days after a holiday deciding how we are going to use our leftovers. This meal, without a doubt was the single best recreation either of us have ever had. About half way through the meal, we started discussing when we would be enjoying this dish again. This was a great use of the leftover lamb and super quick to make as well. I am a diet controlled type 2 diabetic and usually need to modify our recipes to fit my lifestyle. This recipe needed zero modifica

We are at the end of eggplant season and I came up with hat just might be my favorite recipe. This was thrown together with items in the refrigerator that I wanted to use up before expiration Nothing like going out with a bang, right? This wonderful comfort meal is perfect for a cool evening with minimal clean up. It's important to get the eggplant thin enough to roll easily but still thick enough to be present when eating. As always, make sure you salt the eggplant and le