The Salty Cook

Category: cooking

  • Skillet Queso Dip

    This dip makes a tasty addition to any Mexican or Southwest-themed meal, and is quite delicious on it’s own as a snack. Or, if you’re feeling froggy, you can convert this to a Skillet Queso Chicken Dinner! Ingredients Process

  • Hamburger Quesadillas

    Hamburgers are a classic American dinner meal, especially in the summer months as we move firmly into Grilling Season. This twist on the classic hamburger is easy to execute and fun to make, however, it’s best made on a flat top vs. a grated grill. It goes great with a side of burger sauce for…

  • Cooking Tip of the Day: Mise en Place

    One of the biggest game-changers for me when I was learning to elevate my kitchen game was the idea of mise-en-place. Loosely translated, mise-en-place means “everything in its place,” and it’s a kitchen organizing strategy that makes cooking vastly easier. It helps you build an efficient workflow and clean up the kitchen as you go.…

  • Paprika Pesto Orzo

    Paprika-seasoned chicken breasts, tomatoes, spinach, and pesto make this Orzo dish quite a delight. Savory and saucy, this recipe is a hit with family and friends! Ingredients For the Chicken: For the Orzo Process Did this Orzo sate your appetite? Find other filling recipes on the Recipes Page!

  • Bang Bang Chicken Thighs

    Savory chicken thighs meet a sweet and spicy sauce in this dish. Serve it alongside some fluffy rice, add a dash of hot sauce or Mae Ploy, and go nuts! Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this recipe? Check out our Recipes Page for more!

  • Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl)

    Our oldest daughter found this recipe and it was immediately a crowd pleaser. Tender pork cutlets nested on a bed of sauced onions and fluffy rice — what more could you want out of a meal? Add a little Mae Ploy or Sriracha on top and this meal is perfection on a plate. This recipe…

  • Taco Pasta

    All the savory flavors of tacos mixed with the toothsome goodness of pasta. What’s not to love? Ingredients Process

  • Mexican Rice

    This flavorful side goes wonderfully with an assortment of Mexican and Southwestern dishes! Ingredients Process Did you like this recipe? If so, check out our recipes page for more!

  • Creamy Basil Chicken Orzo

    Our fascination with the humble Orzo pasta continues. This recipe blends a subtly spiced chicken with a creamy basil-flavored sauce, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. It was delicious with garlic bread! Ingredients Chicken Orzo Process Did you enjoy this Orzo recipe? Check out our recipes page for more!

  • Pizza Quesadillas

    Feeling lazy? Don’t want to cook some elaborate meal? Pizza quesadillas are a great way to cook something for your family without needing to do anything complicated or elaborate. Quick, simple, and tasty, this has become a staple dish during busy seasons in our household. Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this simple dinner idea? If…