Seasoned Cooking: June 2020 Newsletter

You'd think being home so much would mean loads of time for long form cooking with slow simmers, careful sautés, and more. But with virtual school winding down, everyone growing increasingly stir-crazy, and fatigue being a constant companion, easy meals are needed more than ever. This simple creamy soup comes together in a little over half an hour with very little hands on time involved.

Combine a steak and potato dinner with a simple bowl meal and you'll be glad you have an easy weekday option to enjoy. Beautifully seasoned sirloin steak and red potatoes get the skillet treatment and a sprinkling of blue cheese and onions before finding your belly!

The twelfth in a series of special collections of recipes for those of us (all of us?) experiencing a very different lifestyle for ... now. In these uncertain times, we're reaching out to help you and yours turn to the comforts of the kitchen to nourish yourselves, body and soul.

These pretty little pastries are perfect for a simple breakfast or as part of an elegant brunch spread. You can change up the fillings to suit your tastes or what's in the refrigerator and have a charming breakfast on the table in a half hour.

In a half hour, a one-skillet meal can be on the table. What's more, it blends creamy with spicy and dresses it up with a savory bow! What's more, it can be assembled using pantry staples and frozen peas and shrimp.

Get all of a sweet tooth's needs in one delicious bar. A base of chewy cookie dough gets a cheesecake filling and a glossy dark chocolate glaze that will have you wondering if you can find more opportunities for dessert!

Get slow smoked pork flavor in a couple of hours with your Instant Pot. An inexpensive pork butt roast becomes the basis of pulled pork sandwiches, perfect summer tacos, the ideal topping for a burrito bowl, and more.

Tex-Mex meets Asian flavors in this quick and delicious twist on fish tacos. Crispy air-fried fish with a southwestern seasoning gets paired with veggies stir-fried in sesame oil and sprinkled with sesame seeds and it all gets topped with wasabi guacamole.

The amazing flavor combination of pears and ginger star in this clever oven pancake that's cooked in a skillet and then flipped in all its caramel-filled goodness onto a plate and served with cinnamon whipped cream. You deserve this for brunch!

The simplest way to roast or grill a whole chicken is also the most foolproof. By removing the backbone and laying it flat, you end up with even cooking, lots of crispy skin, and a quicker cooking time. You'll find yourself making chicken a lot more!

A super rich chocolate cake gets elevated to magnificent with a chocolate hazelnut crown. Coffee, cocoa, and butter make for a perfect cake that is downright beautiful while being absolutely decadent.