The Salty Cook

Tag: food

  • Tonight’s Dinner: Homemade Pizza

    I have always loved making homemade pizza. Pizza is probably my favorite food. You can prepare it in so many ways: thin crust, thicker crust, Chicago style. You can top it with anything. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of sauce options. There are hundreds of cheese combinations. You can add herbs and spices to the…

  • Tonight’s Dinner: Chicken Alfredo a la Leftovers

    Not every night can be fancy or gourmet and tonight is one of those nights. We didn’t plan well and didn’t have a lot of food on hand, and instead of shopping, we decided to make do. So we’re making a nice, easy chicken Alfredo with random stuff from the pantry. I had some chicken…

  • Tonight’s Meal: Barbeque Chicken

    We try to eat a varied diet, but often fall into a rut. Tonight we’re going to do something a little different: simple, easy, barbeque chicken drumsticks. Technically, this is more like “chicken with barbeque sauce.” We’re not using a smoker or a grill per se to cook these drumsticks, at least not on this…

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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…

  • 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