Bean and Bacon Soup
Alex has been seasoning canned condensed bean and bacon soup for as long as he can remember so in a way he's been trying to perfect this recipe his entire life. This version from scratch is to die for.
Chicken Pot Pie for Two
Pot pies for two for a special occasion. Homey filling and buttery flaky crust, you'll be begging you could make it more often.
Pasta Boscaiola
A hearty pasta dish packed with umami. Wine and tomatoes add flavor to the cream sauce and you've got a winner.
Potato-Cheddar Soup with Quick-Pickled Jalapeños
A soulful rich soup, simultaneously warm and bright. Very balanced and vegetarian to boot.
Instant Pot Ribs with Bourbon Glaze
Ribs at home in a little less time - glaze and dry rub can be used for other things too like chops and chicken.
Coq au Vin
A traditional French favorite. Chicken marinaded and cooked in wine with stew ingredients added for richness and depth. Worth the time and effort, just maybe not all the time.
Spicy Brown Sauce Stir Fry
Basic stir fry, but very delicious! It can be easily adjusted to use protein of choice or vegetables only.
Roberta's Kingsbury Bean Dip
A family favorite recipe for parties, holidays, and other dip events.
Chick-Fil-A Copycat Nuggets
Takes less time than waiting in a 20 car drive-thru lane. Tastes just like the real deal, maybe better.
Hamburger Stroganoff
A heavily tweaked recipe from Alex's childhood. Creamy. Savory. Tasty.
Lemon Garlic Pasta
Simple and effective pasta dish. Strong lemon flavor and satisfying texture. Comfort food guaranteed to brighten a day.
Sweet and Savory Chicken and Rice
Comfort food at its finest! This went through a few seasoning changes before landing on herbs and baking spices of all things. It doesn't seem like it should work but it does.
African Peanut Stew
Delicious vegetarian dinner dish!
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta
(Nearly) one pot creamy pasta dish with lots of flavor depth
Mac and Cheese
Anita's Mac and Cheese! Sorry for the vague-ness. :)
Sweet Potato Tacos
Sweet potato tacos that pair great with Black Beans!
English Muffins
King Arthur's English Muffin Recipe
Sourdough Dinner Rolls
The best dinner rolls!
Melanie's Quick Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin bread from The Joy of Cooking with tweaks by Alex's Mom
Chicken Paprikash
Traditional Hungarian dish with loads of Paprika. Not the family recipe, but I maybe like this one better.
Shepherd's Pie
A savory classic that serves plenty (or with leftovers)!
Pad Krapow Gai
This Basil Chicken is an incredible street food from Thailand packed with a ton of flavor. Originally sourced from Chef John.
Red Beans and Rice
Delicious New Orleans favorite, once deemed "restaurant quality" by a native Louisianan.
Instant Pot Boeuf Bourguignon
Delicious French beef stew in under an hour of cook time
Chinese Honey Chicken
Anita's favorite chinese chicken! Sticky, sweet, and savory.
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries
Indulgent chocolate cake with raspberries to brighten it up. Made for Alex's 31st birthday!
Chicken Tikka Masala
Indian tomato and coconut curry, originally sourced from Chef John
Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza
Recipe of the year pan pizza from King Arthur Baking
Tuna Salad Sandwich
The best tuna salad sandwich in the world