There is something very comforting about vegetable barley soup. It evokes childhood memories for many and is a staple for people needing rejuvenation. It’s great for cold winter months and it’s simplicity is it’s shining point. It is both healthy and substantial. It helps that …

Cranberry Orange muffins are a must eat during holiday months, when cranberries come into season. Cranberry sauce may take on a love/hate affair with many but most people cannot resist cranberry orange muffins. From halloween to new years’ day, they are a treat. Ingredients for …

Parmesan sweet potato fries are a classic side dish in many modern restaurant kitchens. Ever wonder why commercial sweet potato fries (even the frozen ones) have a crispy breading? The starch in sweet potatoes is different than a regular potato. When baked or fried they …

These mini apple cobblers use a spiced cider filling and granola topping for a beautiful symphony of fall flavors and textures. The unique nuttiness of the granola and the fall cider aromas are the perfect indulgence for cooler nights. Of course they are great in …

The best shrimp quesadillas is quite a claim as there are so many good ones constantly being made. This recipe is nothing new. Restaurants all over North America and Mexico serve shrimp quesadillas and they are undoubtedly one of the most popular items ordered off …

Chicken Udon Noodle Soup is comfort food. It is so simple and nourishing with rich basic flavors it makes a great remedy for colds or just a cold and rainy day. It has such a clean flavor profile it is even great with kids. Restaurants …

Chimichurri is such a legendary thing that it almost seems mysterious to many. It has the perception of being something difficult to make and only enjoyed on special occasions at a steak house or high end restaurant. While that may be true for many Chefs …

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup should really be named “anything goes” soup or “whatever you have” soup. The reality is we have made this soup hundreds of times in restaurants and the ingredients have never been exactly the same, but every time it is delicious. How …

Fajitas are one of the most popular dishes in many Tex-Mex restaurants for a reason. Their steaming and sizzling action based aromas are a thing to revere. And they are notoriously difficult to make at home and never the same with take out. With this …

Barbecue is notorious for being a slow process that is intimidating and requires equipment and devotion. Truthfully it is tough to match what the pittmasters have perfected. However with this recipe we will make a time and money saving version that works great as a …