These Grilled Chili Cheese Dog Sandwiches are outrageously delicious. Perfect for feeding a group on game day! If you love bold comfort food, this chili cheese dog grilled cheese is for you. It’s an indulgent mash-up of a chili dog and a grilled cheese sandwich — messy, cheesy, and seriously satisfying. Homemade Chili The chili … Read more

The specialty of Kurdish cuisine, Rice Tahdig, pairs fluffy, tender rice with a satisfying golden crust made from naan bread. This simple yet impressive side dish requires only a few ingredients and can be prepared easily using the step-by-step instructions below. Rice appears in many global cuisines—steamed, boiled, or fried—and tahdig offers a delicious alternative … Read more

An epicurean adventure to: South Africa This luxuriously creamy potato salad is one to keep in your repertoire — the kind people ask you to bring to every gathering. Yes, sweetened condensed milk — it sounds unusual, but don’t knock it until you try it. That little touch of sweetness is the signature twist that … Read more

Steaming a whole fish is an easy way to create an impressive centerpiece that looks beautiful and comes together in under 15 minutes. Steamed Pompano is perfect for Lunar New Year or any celebration: the fish cooks until tender and flaky, then is finished with a fragrant ginger-scallion sauce and sizzling hot oil. Though it … Read more

Take advantage of fall’s abundant harvest by grilling acorn squash on your Blackstone griddle. This simple preparation adds a smoky char and buttery flavor to a classic autumn vegetable, creating a delicious and nutritious side dish that pairs well with many mains. Grilled Acorn Squash on the Blackstone Grilling acorn squash on a Blackstone griddle … Read more

Chewy, buttery, and studded with gooey marshmallows and roasted peanuts, these fluffernutter cookies are a peanut butter lover’s dream. Each bite balances sweet and salty flavors and captures the nostalgic appeal of the classic sandwich—only in cookie form. They’re simple to prepare, freeze well, and can easily be adapted to be gluten-free or dairy-free. The … Read more

This baked BBQ chicken is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Thighs are seasoned, baked in a bit of broth and finished with a honey BBQ sauce. Simple, comforting, and reliably delicious — a must-try for weeknights or gatherings. After many requests from subscribers, I finally put together this baked BBQ chicken thighs recipe. It’s … Read more

Peri Peri chicken (also spelled piri-piri) is a fiery Portuguese-style chicken marinated in chili, garlic, lemon, and herbs. Popularized by restaurants like Nando’s, this dish is easy to grill or bake and is naturally gluten-free. A homemade peri-peri sauce brightens the chicken with fresh heat and tang. Some call it Peri-Peri, others Piri-Piri — either … Read more

Liven up your weekday dinner with quick, flavorful baked catfish fillets topped with melted fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and fragrant basil. This post is sponsored by The Catfish Institute. The opinions are my own. August is National Catfish Month, a nod to the long history and importance of catfish farming in the South. Farm-raised catfish … Read more

These Cheesy Air-Fryer Scalloped Potatoes are a quick, creamy side that takes about half the time of an oven-baked version. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a savory onion and garlic cream sauce, topped with cheddar and Parmesan, then air-fried until tender and golden. This homemade scalloped potatoes recipe (potatoes au gratin) works well for … Read more