The Salty Cook

Category: dinner

  • Broccoli-Cheddar Orzo with Chicken Thighs

    This is a great meal! The broccoli makes it healthy, the chicken and cheddar make it hearty, and the Orzo is easy to cook and delightfully toothsome. Ingredients Process

  • Bang-Bang Chicken

    This recipe pairs batter-fried chicken tenders with a pleasant, spicy, creamy sauce. Ingredients Bang-bang sauce Chicken Process

  • Meatball Soup

    This soup is pleasantly savory and very filling. It’s great for cool autumn days or cold winter nights! You can use store-bought meatballs or you can make your own meatballs (I recommend making your own). You can also experiment with different herbs and spices in the soup mix — play with it and make it…

  • Thai Basil Fried Rice

    This fried rice recipe has a really good mix of flavors. The basil and chili peppers add a nice sharp edge, and the sauce is savory and delicious. This is a favorite of mine! Ingredients Sauce Fried Rice Process

  • Taco Pasta

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

  • Spicy Italian Sausage Bowties

    Sausage. Pasta. Tomato-and-cream sauce. What more can I say? Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this recipe? If so, check out our others on the Recipes Page!

  • Basic Jambalaya

    Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish. However, not being Cajun or from Louisiana, I have no clue how to make an ‘authentic’ Jambalaya. So this is a super basic, easy, Jambalaya-style recipe that tastes good and is easy to cook. Feel free to experiment by adding different mixes of veggies and spices, and let me…

  • Homemade Pizza Dough

    Pizza is definitely my favorite food. A tasty crust, a nice sweet sauce, melty cheese, and savory seasonings…it makes me salivate like one of Pavlov’s dogs just thinking about it. This pizza dough recipe is a family favorite — bake and enjoy! Ingredients Process Did you like this fabulous pizza recipe? Check out the recipes…

  • Creamy Tuscan Chicken

    Delicious chicken breasts are cooked with a thick, garlicky cream sauce to make this beloved classic dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this recipe? Why not 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!