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  • 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 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 recipe of Bang…

  • Mexican Street Corn Soup

    Perfect for a cool day, this soup takes about 20 minutes to prep and about an hour and a half to cook. You’ll need a stock pot or a Dutch oven. Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 medium jalapeno, diced 3 cloves minced garlic 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts…

  • 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…

  • Fluffy Rice

    Cooking rice this way will give you fluffy, sticky rice just like you’d get at a restaurant! Ingredients 1.5 cups white rice 2 cups water Process Rinse the rice: put the rice into a mesh strainer and rinse it thoroughly with cold water. Bathe the rice: soak the rice in a bath of cold water…

  • 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 4 large chicken thighs 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz dried orzo 2 cups chicken broth 1…

  • Bang-Bang Chicken

    This recipe pairs batter-fried chicken tenders with a pleasant, spicy, creamy sauce. Ingredients Bang-bang sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (I like Mae Ploy, this is an unpaid recommendation) 1 teaspoon Sriracha 2 tablespoons honey Chicken 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 large…

  • 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 3 tbsp. fish sauce (can substitute Worcestershire sauce) 2 tbsp. oyster sauce (can substitute Hoisin sauce) 1 tbsp. honey…

  • Taco Pasta

    All the savory flavors of tacos mixed with the toothsome goodness of pasta. What’s not to love? Ingredients 1/2 pound large shells pasta 1 pound ground beef 2 tsp. garlic salt 2 tbsp. taco seasoning 3/4 cup water 1 cup salsa 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Process Cook the pasta according to the instructions on…

  • Lemon Drop Cookies

    These cookies have a bright, lemony flavor and a lovely soft texture, which makes them short-lived in the cookie jar. You might consider making a double-batch and freezing half the dough for later — these cookies have proven to be tremendously popular in our house! Ingredients 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature or…