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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!

April 9, 2025
Bang-Bang Sauce

Don’t let the name fool you — it’s not super potent, but this sauce does go nicely with fried chicken, rice, vegetables, or noodles. Add more sriracha, some chopped jalapenos, or other ingredients to play with this sauce and make it more to your own personal liking. Ingredients Process Looking for something to put this…

April 9, 2025
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!

April 9, 2025
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 Process Happy with this recipe? Check out the Recipes Page for more!

April 9, 2025
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…

March 3, 2025
Fluffy Rice

Cooking rice this way will give you fluffy, sticky rice just like you’d get at a restaurant! Ingredients Process If you liked this recipe, check out more on our Recipes Page!

March 3, 2025
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

January 20, 2025
Bang-Bang Chicken

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

January 20, 2025
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…

January 20, 2025
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

January 20, 2025