The Salty Cook

Category: Dinner

  • Thai Red Curry

    Thai is one of my favorite cuisines. Full of bright flavors and vibrant spices, it manages to be exciting, flavorful, and often very light and energizing. This red curry recipe is a favorite of me and my wife. You can serve it over rice, or just eat it as-is. Ingredients 2 tbsp. sesame or olive…

  • Creamy Mushroom & Chicken Florentine Pasta

    This simple, fast, and delicious pasta meal is a crowd-pleaser every time. Bow-tie pasta adds a fun flair, while the creamy mushroom sauce adds lip-smacking savoriness. If you want to be fancy, you can add asparagus, bell peppers, or green beans! Ingredients 1 16-ounce box of farfalle (bowtie) pasta 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 pound…

  • Korean Pork Chops

    Pork chops are a classic dinner, but these Korean-inspired pork chops have a nice sweet-savory flavor imparted by a simple marinade. Serve it up with some salad, rice, or noodles!

  • Cheeseburger Sliders

    Sliders are super fun to eat! These flavorful little burgers are great for families and make a delicious lunch or dinner.

  • Chicago Hot Dogs

    Chicago is beloved for its beautiful architecture and friendly Midwestern vibe. One of my favorite Chicago foods is the iconic Chicago-style hot dog, made with all-beef hot dogs and a smorgasbord of fresh toppings. Pair these dogs with cold beer or your favorite kind of potatoes!

  • Burrito Bowls

    Burrito bowls offer a nutritious and budget-friendly alternative to traditional burritos. This highly customizable recipe includes chicken, beans, cilantro lime rice, and Mexican corn salsa! This is a great meal for families on a budget or meal preppers, offering a satisfying and inexpensive meal.

  • Spicy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

    Tired of spaghetti? This pasta recipe is a wonderful addition to your menu rotation. A pleasantly spicy, creamy tomato sauce with Italian sausage and bacon works wonderfully with big rigatoni to make a delightful bite.

  • Chicken Scampi

    Light, buttery sauce; fresh bell peppers; crispy chicken tenders. What’s not to like about Chicken Scampi? This recipe is easy to make and crammed with flavor, plus it has bell peppers and asparagus, so it’s practically health food.

  • Festival Lime Chicken

    If you want restaurant-quality food without restaurant prices, try this recipe. Based on a famous chain’s recipe, this Festival Lime Chicken is flavorful and complex without being too much work. It’s a crowd pleaser at our house and I bet it will be at yours, too!

  • Chicken Parmesan

    Chicken Parm is a staple at so many Italian and American restaurants, but it’s always super dense and often underwhelming. This Chicken Parmesan recipe is a family favorite, and best of all, you can make it at home and not spend your whole paycheck at a restaurant!