Seasoned Cooking: 30 March 2018

In about a half hour, you can have a creamy alfredo-like pasta dish that's brimming with sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and spinach on the table. Just plan a little ahead and get your stirring arm in shape, because this one needs some hands-on time.

Can you really celebrate anything with a salad? You can when it's filled with sweet oranges, crunchy noodles and nuts, and a tangy dressing that will wake your mouth from its winter slumber. We made it to the end of February and the end of snow and ice is just around the corner!

The Oscars are coming up this Sunday and, if you're looking to enjoy them in true movie fashion — which only makes sense, given the topic — consider making popcorn. Now, you can grab one of those convenient packages of microwave popcorn or consider making your own. We're here to show you how and give ideas for making it red carpet ready!

If you are a fan of cajun cuisine, you might crave blackened fish more often than you have the opportunity to order it from a menu. But give yourself a little time and a heavy skillet and you could find yourself the master of this relatively simple technique for taking chicken and fish to the next level.

It’s brunching season! And whether you’re hosting a birthday party, a bridal shower, or even Easter Sunday, bellinis are the perfect customizable drink to serve. Bellinis are a fun unique brunch treat and are easy to prepare. Simply puree your favorite frozen fruits with a sugar syrup, and pour into carafes. Then have a bottle of champagne handy, and pour into champagne glasses atop the puree.

Take your sandwich game to a new level by transforming po boy sandwiches into a slider sensation. Tender spiced shrimp get paired with fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce and tucked inside soft brioche buns for a perfect meal plan.

If you love the idea of buffalo wings, but hate the inevitable mess it makes, consider taming the buffalo with fried gnocchi, chicken, and vegetables swimming in a buffalo sauce and topped with melted, bubbling bleu cheese!

Infuse brownies and the frosting on them with your favorite dark beer to assemble a decadent treat that will become a sweet standard in your home. Move over, green beer, this is a better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Celebrate spring with a brightly colored poke bowl featuring seared steak, fresh and sautéed vegetables, tender rice, and all kinds of flavor. Celebrate even more when you realize it can be on the table in about half an hour!

Put together a memorable glaze and learn the secret to moist, flavorful pork chops just in time for a quick weeknight dinner. You'll be adding this dish to your regular menu rotation and looking for sales on pork loin before you know it.

As we head into the last couple months of school before summer vacation, many classes will be rushing to put together bake sales to cover the costs of everything from field trips to end of school parties and more. Do your part by putting together a big batch of cookies that stays soft for weeks!

Tender shrimp star in a pita sandwich that will have you dreaming of summer, sunshine, and the Mediterranean Sea. Get ready to take a trip to Greece without having to leave your home … unless you are up for taking this fun dish outside!

If thinking of life as a bowl of cherries (or not) isn't your - ahem - cup of tea, consider thinking of it as a plate of these delicious cherry bars. Packed with both cherry and plum preserves and a delicious almond crumble, they are a welcome treat any time of the day.