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Sheet pan suppers are music to a busy parent’s ears, and this recipe sets the bar pretty high. The star of this all-in-one supper is chicken dusted with flavorful HIDDEN VALLEY® ORIGINAL RANCH® SEASONING & SALAD DRESSING MIX SHAKER. You haven’t tried the seasoning yet? Imagine buttermilk, onion, garlic, parsley, and dill all in one shake. How Do You Make Ranch-Roasted Chicken? Easy! So easy. The chicken thighs are brushed with a tangy honey and vinegar glaze to complement the seasoning, and then baked on top of colorful peppers and potatoes....

In this recipe, we are cooking just the turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on, and making a rich, creamy gravy with drippings from a couple of turkey wings. Want even juicier turkey? Try brining your turkey before cooking! Why Roast Turkey Breast Is a Winner The way my brother Eddie tells it, he and a college friend decided to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving one year. The day before Thanksgiving, Eddie went out and bought a 25 pound turkey, frozen, and put it in the fridge to defrost....

This dish features spatchcock chicken marinated in herby yogurt, harissa, and spices, then roasted with citrus and potatoes. The yogurt helps tenderize the chicken, and the harissa and herbs provide the flavor. As the chicken roasts, its juices coat the potatoes, while the citrus brightens the whole meal. And who doesn’t like chicken and potatoes? For the finishing touches, the herb yogurt comes in once again as a dipping sauce for the chicken....

At some point you just give up and say, “oh have it your way, all the more for the rest of us.” I was that stubborn teenager one summer in Mexico City, surrounded by my host family pleading with me to try this weird looking dish that they had translated as “burnt milk”. I’m forever grateful my friend’s mother Señora Argüelles didn’t give up on me that day. After finally submitting to one bite, I ate all that remained in the pot!...

Juicy seasoned beef patties drowning in an outrageously delicious Mushroom Gravy, this Salisbury Steak recipe has been tried and loved by readers from all over the world… now it’s your turn! 🙂 Salisbury Steak There’s a homeless guy who lives at our local dog park. He’s a valuable member of our community – he knows all the locals, looks after the park like it’s his own backyard, and he tells the worst jokes....

Fortunately Chris is amazing at getting me to edge out of my comfort zone on occasion (he’ll be supporting me when I’m on stage at the Big Feastival in August), and I always feel great afterwards, but then I’m happy to get straight back into my little cozy office or the sanctuary of my kitchen and hide again. But…… that means I can share more recipes with you guys! This Salmon Sushi Bowl is the second recipe I’ve shared from my book (the first being my Chimichurri Steak Salad) I’ll probably end up sharing 3 or 4 altogether over the next few months, but I wanted to share this one with you whilst the weather is still lovely and warm....

Honestly, I could eat these things like popcorn. A big bowl of crispy sautéed potatoes with a sprinkling of Maldon salt. Now THAT is what I call a great movie snack. Maybe a few little dips - mayo, mustard, sriracha…I’m totally doing that. If you did want to eat them like a normal person however, then they are really great as a side dish for steak and fish, or creamy chicken dishes too....

Pork + Plantains Two things we absolutely love are pork and plantains, so it is only natural to put them together for a tasty appetizer when you have guests over, or have a couple of them and make it a dinner. You can totally keep them simple, with just pulled pork and the smashed plantains, or add your favorite sauces and toppings. We like them simple, but have been known to add some mustard or Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo!...

But then I went to my friend Steve’s house, and he served me steak—sous vide steak. Steve is not a man who normally cooks; he once showed up at a potluck with a large paper bag of fast food fries. But he is a chemical engineer and sold me on sous vide in general, along with making steak this way. It is just that safe and that easy! Why Cook Steak Sous Vide?...

Prized by the Aztecs, the cacao was ground into a drink and flavored with chiles and other ingredients. “Xocolatl” was often served during important ceremonies and was thought to improve one’s stamina and help fight fatigue. While not an exact recipe, the flavor echoes from those earlier and exotic times. This chocolate bark is studded with toasted pumpkin seeds, ancho chile, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper creating a nutty, seasonal, and spicy treat....

Here, classic buttermilk fried chicken gets a spicy twist, infusing it with spice instead of treating it as an afterthought. Chicken parts get marinated in a spicy buttermilk mixture, dredged in seasoned flour with a kick, and then fried in a skillet until crisp and golden brown on the outside, and juicy on the inside. What Are the Best Cuts of Chicken for Frying? For starters, you’ll want to use skin-on, bone-in cuts of chicken....

This salad hits all the flavor notes: sweet, salty, savory, and acidic. It starts with a bed of baby spinach topped with roasted red grapes, crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, and crispy bacon. You might be wondering why you’d roast grapes instead of serving them raw in a salad but hear me out. Roasting concentrates the flavor so the grapes become sweeter and tangier. Plus, there’s just something about combining fresh and cooked textures in a salad that adds extra interest and balance....

But even though spring tempts us with flowering dogwoods and daffodils, there’s still plenty enough blustery cool weather for a good stew! This spring lamb stew takes advantage of the young green garlic you can find at farmers markets, peas, and new potatoes. What takes it over the top is the flavoring that comes from adding a couple of heads of roasted garlic to the stock. This lamb stew is also a easy on the budget, using “off” cuts like shoulder and stewing chunks (we bought 4 pounds of lamb stew meat for $10 at Whole Foods)....

Quick-to-prepare baked chicken recipes like Balsamic Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken and this sticky soy chicken are great back pocket recipes because they’re just made with pantry staples. Finger licking good! Easy Baked Honey Soy Chicken The best way to make Honey Soy Chicken is to marinate it for 24 – 48 hours, followed by constant basting while cooking on the stove or BBQ and serving it with a glossy honey soy garlic sauce....

How about preparing this Stuffed apples with crumble topping for a weekend breakfast? You could top with a few oats, swap the custard for yoghurt - or just go ahead and have custard for breakfast. I won’t tell. I made this pud as a little treat that probably should have been enjoyed sat at the dining table over a leisurely chat. In all honesty, they didn’t even make it out of the kitchen....

This is one of those recipes that’s so easy and versatile, you don’t even need a recipe for it. The variation possibilities are endless in case you don’t have the exact ingredients called for, and I’ve provided a handful of ideas. So you can make this tonight with whatever you have! One of the pleasures / tortures of working in the food industry is constantly being surrounded by food. Whether on social media, research, creating and testing recipes, jobs for clients, for my monthly feature in Super Food Ideas magazine, and even when I’m with friends and family, I live and breath (and eat) food for most of my waking hours....

Like my grandma, I also love cobbler in the summer because it satisfies the urge for a dessert with a bubbling fruit filling and buttery, biscuit-like topping. Although I sadly don’t have my grandmother’s recipe, I love making this cobbler with summer cherries because it’s hands-down the seasonal fruit I look forward to most. I scoop up as many as I can once they hit the markets. The Best Cherries for Cobbler This cobbler uses sweet cherries in the filling, like Bing or Rainier....

It feels like once a week I’m whipping together some kind of party food, and among my friends, I’ve become the person notorious for showing up with something that is heavy on the vegetable side, but still delicious. Vegan Bean Dip This sweet potato dip is sneaky . Its base is simple: roasted sweet potatoes and white beans (canned or made from scratch on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker)....