A quick stir-fry dinner gives you everything from shrimp and tender noodles to sugar snap peas and crunchy peppers all in a spicy-sweet sauce. All of this can be on the table in about twenty minutes - now that's fast food!
A muffin that works for a quick breakfast or stellar afternoon pick me up, this is a treat that would make Elvis smile. Packed with mashed bananas and peanut butter, they also hold great flavor and nutrition.
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.
With our lives becoming more and more complicated, isn't it nice to let trusted kitchen appliances like your Instant Pot help make tonight's dinner easier? Suddenly complex dishes like jambalaya, chock full of sausage and shrimp, are easy weeknight meals.
If you think pizza needs to wait until it's cool enough to fire up the oven again, think again! Pizza is a snap when you have a grill on hand. Get some simple ideas about how to make your very own grilled pizzas without roasting your home.
A soft loaf of bread with pesto goodness throughout, this one's perfect for a sandwich, toasted with butter, alongside bacon and eggs, and much, much more. Beyond that, there's only about 15 minutes of hands on time making it when you use your bread machine!
If you find yourself ordering stromboli from your favorite restaurants, but stopping short of making it at home, it's time to take on that challenge. The good news is that it's not really a challenge at all!
Thick cut pork chops get a quick sear, a spicy sauce, and a cuddle in the oven with some broccoli and cauliflower. The result? A quick and simple dinner that will leave you looking forward to pork chops again!
If the only place you ever enjoy Thai food is your favorite restaurant, it's time to discover the joys of making Thai food at home. Start your adventure with Pad Thai, a simple noodle dish that relies on a creamy, spicy sauce that is easy to make in a blender and some basic stir frying.
This popcorn can be as simple as two ingredients, a bowl and a microwave. However, consider seasoning it to your tastes or popping it light and making caramel corn! It's really easy to make and is a fraction of the cost of store-bought microwave popcorn packages!
Whether you are looking for the perfect summer ice cream topping or a sweet start to your day, a fruit topping featuring honey-grilled plums and fresh blueberries is sure to be a hit. Make a double batch and use it everywhere.
Richly marinated pieces of pork get the slow roast treatment with a glossy glaze broiled to a candy sheen at the end of cooking. The result is tender, melt-in-your-mouth bits of pork that will have you trying to find new ways to incorporate it into your menu rotation.
Lest you think tater tots are just a frozen side dish you toss in a deep fryer and lay on a plate in a soggy pile in front of young kids and toddlers, it's time to sing the praises of these versatile, mid-week meal savers. That's right, I love tater tots and so should you!
A summer favorite, the BLT, gets a morning makeover that involves a bagel, an egg, and swapping the lettuce for fresh basil. The result? A breakfast sandwich that you will turn to again and again all summer long!
Braising, the act of cooking meat and/or vegetables by heating them slowly with oil and moisture in a tightly sealed vessel, is a rare culinary approach in our busy world. But set aside an afternoon to let your heaviest pot and your oven create the fall off the bone tenderest short ribs you've ever had.
Breakfast gets a lunchtime makeover when BLTs become the inspiration for a clever skillet strata. A one-pan breakfast to fuel your weekend adventures is just what you need now!
The day after Thanksgiving calls for simple food that's quick to make. Oh, and it should be able to feed your crew and be made ahead and work well with leftovers and be comforting. Heh. No pressure … wish granted!
Make-Your-Own-Pizza Night is a hit at my house. Everyone loves picking their favorite sauces, toppings, and getting them in the oven. And when you use pita bread as the base, everyone becomes the master of their own meal!
Year round, and especially in the fall, we cook with pumpkins. But this month, we're asking you to share your favorite jack-o-lantern designs with the Seasoned Cooking community.
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!
With Valentine's Day firmly in our rear view mirror, here's hoping lots of sweet, tender memories are along for the ride. If that's the case, why not take a little time to say thank you to whomever planted those bits of fondness for you. No need to even turn on the stove when a selection of cheeses, meat, and fruits paired with your favorite wine will do the trick!
Combine the desire for simple, delicious foods on a very special day with the fact that February is also American Heart Month and you've got the perfect excuse to turn to tofu for your Valentine's Day meal ideas.
