The Salty Cook

Tag: American food

  • 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…

  • 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!

  • Italian Sandwich Sliders

    What’s more fun than a slider? These tiny sandwiches are super fun to make for lunch or dinner. Filled with tasty lunchmeat and provolone cheese and brushed with garlic butter, you’re sure to enjoy these adorable little sandwiches. Ingredients The ingredients list for this recipe is a little fast and loose. We used 12 slices…

  • 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…

  • Ben’s Tasty Hamburgers

    There is no food quite so American as the humble hamburger. As a kid, I grew up in a bland family that ate hamburgers that were made from plain, unseasoned hamburger, so I never really got the appeal. Now that I understand cooking better, I have a much better and much more appealing hamburger recipe.…

  • Cajun Chicken Orzo

    We love Cajun flavors and pasta, and we’re always looking for new ways to blend the two together. This Cajun Chicken Orzo recipe is a great blend of textures and flavors that’s sure to tickle your palate as much as it fills your belly. Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, check out our Recipes…

  • Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

    This tasty recipe features delicious pineapple and tender pork in a sweet sauce served over rice. It makes for a great summer-time or tropical-inspired meal! You will want to marinate the pork for at least 1 hour, so plan ahead when making this meal. Ingredients Process If you enjoyed this recipe, why not check out…

  • Fried Chicken Sandwiches

    These fried chicken sandwiches are not just crispy and delicious, they’re also excellent carriers for a variety of sauces. Spicy aioli, chipotle mayo, barbecue sauce, honey mustard…let your imagination run wild! Special Equipment: This recipe requires a candy thermometer that reads up to 400 degrees. Otherwise you likely have what you need in your kitchen.…

  • Adopt, Adapt, Improve

    One of the bigger challenges in our household is time management. I work a traditional 9-5 job (although I am fortunate enough to be working at home) and my wife works overnights as a nurse. My kids have busy schedules of their own but don’t drive yet, so between the four of us, our various…