Pan-Seared Tilapia

Ingredients 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste (Optional) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste (Optional) ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional) Directions … Continued

Fennel & Sausage Breakfast Hash

Ingredients 1 bulb fennel 1 medium Yukon gold potato 6 sausage links, (chicken or pork) 2 tablespoons oil ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs Instructions PREP THE VEGETABLES: Chop the fennel and potato into ½-inch dice. COOK THE VEGETABLES: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fennel and … Continued

Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed 8 slices bacon, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup dry white wine 4 large eggs, beaten ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions Bring a large pot of … Continued

Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob

Ingredients 4 ears corn on the cob, still in husks 2 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon sea salt freshly cracked black pepper, optional Instructions Preheat a grill to medium-high (~400F) or start a campfire so you will have embers to work with. Cut the silk ends off the corn … Continued

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients ½ small red onion 2 limes ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs ¼ cup barbecue sauce ¼ cup cilantro 1 cup shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese 4 large flour tortillas 1 tablespoon butter To serve: salsa, avocado, sour cream, etc. Instructions At home (up to two days in advance), thinly slice the … Continued

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients 1 pound dry kidney beans ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 6 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon dried sage 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 4 cups water 2 cups long grain white rice Directions Gather all … Continued

Quick Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta ¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced ½ green bell pepper, sliced ½ red bell pepper, sliced ½ red onion, chopped 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing 3 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing … Continued

Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs

Ingredients 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced lengthwise 12 fresh figs, stemmed and halved 1 cup chicken broth ¼ cup good-quality balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary fresh rosemary sprigs for … Continued

Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root ⅔ cup dark brown sugar ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup water 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal ¼ cup cornstarch 1 cup vegetable oil for frying 2 bunches green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths Directions Heat 2 … Continued