Pesto gnocchi with shrimp (pronounced nyawk-kee — I always want to say it phonetically), was of course inspired by Italy. Duh, you’re probably thinking, however the first time I experienced gnocchi and pesto together was IN Italy. Sure I’ve had pesto 1,000 times…and who doesn’t love a hearty dish of gnocchi? Such a simple dish, but so…
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Chicken Parmesan Calzone Recipe My take on a classic chicken parmesan calzone filled with crispy chicken, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses
The chicken parmesan calzone made its mark on my life in college. I went to Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH. Probably unbeknownst to anyone reading this outside of New England. That aside, any student or alumni will be able to speak of their legendary calzones. I’m not sure I can articulate what makes them…
Baked Chicken Chimichangas Recipe My absolute favorite easy weeknight Tex Mex inspired dinner.
Baked chicken chimichangas have long been my go-to weeknight Tex Mex entree. Honestly, I can’t say I’ve ever actually made it on the weekend. No idea why, it’s too good to resist. I’ve been making this recipe for a good six years and I can’t tell you why I haven’t shared it sooner. Traditionally, chimichangas…
Lemon Butter Scallops Over Parmesan Risotto Recipe Simple lemon butter scallops served over delicious Parmesan risotto.
Seared scallops over risotto has become one of our new favorite fancy weeknight meals. It’s a tad more involved than your typical 20 minute dinner because the risotto requires a little extra attention, however you should NOT be intimidated. It’s simple to make, you just have to pay attention to what you’re doing. No leaving…
Rigatoni with Heirloom Tomatoes, Breadcrumbs and Parmesan Cheese Recipe A simple pasta dish made with tomatoes, bread crumbs, and a healthy dose of Parmesan cheese.
Rigatoni with heirloom tomatoes, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese is exactly what it sounds like. A simple, pasta-focused dish that comes together by digging deep into your refrigerator in hopes you can somehow pull a miracle dinner together when you don’t want to go to the grocery story on Sunday night. Your wife is pregnant, hungry…
Beer Battered Fish Recipe (Cod or Haddock) Simple and delicious beer battered cod or haddock made with a juicy, New England Style IPA.
Growing up in New England, fried fish has always been an absolute staple. Being such a short drive from Maine, Coastal New Hampshire, and Boston has spoiled me. I have fond childhood memories of grabbing lunch at some of the most unassuming beach restaurants in Rye, NH, with some of the freshest fried fish platters I’ve…
Sweet and Spicy Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe Sweet and spicy Korean-inspired chicken thighs made with Sriracha, honey, fresh lime juice, and spices.
It’s a beautiful rainy day here on day 2 of our beach vacation in Avon, North Carolina. The forecast is looking a little shaky for the rest of the week, but hopefully some nice weather pass through. Things don’t always go as expected, but you have to make the most of it. I’m currently stuck…
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red Wine and Balsamic Sauce Filet mignon covered with a thick red wine and balsamic sauce, inspired by Acqua Al 2 in Florence, Italy.
Hard to believe it’s been one year since our two week vacation across Italy. It was an out of this world experience full of some of the most amazing cuisine and culture I’ll probably ever experience. One of our favorite and most unique dinners was at this restaurant called Acqua Al 2, in Florence. The restaurant…
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Lime Sauce A simple shrimp taco served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and creamy lime sauce.
I went to San Diego and came back with fish taco fever. Seriously. Aside from the perfect climate and beautiful ocean views, San Diego also has an awesome food and cocktail scene. Patty and I went on a family trip to visit her sister and on the last night, I only wanted fish tacos. We…
How to Grill The Best Pizza You’ve Ever Had Perfect, crispy grilled pizza that will rival anything you've ever had at your favorite pizza spot.
It’s a hot summer evening and let’s face it, no one feels like cooking indoors. In fact, it’s sacrilegious to not spend as much time outside as possible. Grilling pizza is probably not something people even consider, however it’s been a staple in our family for years! And I guarantee it will be some of…
Spicy Squid Ink Pasta with Mussels Recipe Mussels prepared in a spicy arrabiata sauce over squid ink spaghetti.
Squid ink pasta with mussels is essentially mussels arrabiata over ‘black’ squid ink pasta. Yes, you heard me correctly, pasta made with actual squid ink, dying it black. Does it taste any different? I’ll let you be the judge of that. Some say it’s stronger than traditional pasta, but honestly I think it’s the novelty of…
Perfect Porterhouse Steak for Two Recipe A massive pan-seared porterhouse steak, prepared with the swagger method, perfect for 2-3 people.
The infamous pan-seared porterhouse steak. It’s surely the king of all things beef. The porterhouse is a large cut of beef that contains both the New York strip (sirloin) and filet mignon cut (tenderloin), separated by a bone. It’s the best of both worlds and the ultimate steak for sharing (or not). This recipe all…
Pappardelle with Truffle Oil and Shrimp Recipe Pappardelle served in a cream-based sauce with butter, garlic, cherry tomatoes, lime, truffle oil and shallots.
Get ready for warm weather because I’ve got your new favorite summer-inspired pasta dish on the hook. Pappardelle pasta with shrimp and truffle oil is a spin-off recipe inspired by Tight restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark. Patty devoured it and I mentally filed it away as my latest and greatest pasta creation. That was almost two…
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe Grilled chicken served with a tangy, Argentinian herb-based sauce made with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and spices.
Grilled chicken kebabs with chimichurri sauce are on fleek. If you’ve never tried chimichurri sauce, it’s an absolute game changer in the realm of sauces. Essentially, chimichurri is a tangy, Argentinian herb-based sauce made with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and spices. You’ll find several steak and chimichurri recipes if you scour the internet,…
Coconut Crusted Cod Recipe Crispy baked coconut cod breaded with shredded coconut and panko crumbs.
Patty and I never really eat cod (unless it’s fried). Why? I’ve always found it tasteless and boring. It’s a solid white fish and very easy to prepare, but I personally think it needs a lot of help in the flavor department to crack our weeknight lineup. It’s a fish we try to incorporate into…
Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe My go-to pasta dish made with fresh homemade basil pesto
This could be the world’s easiest chicken pesto pasta recipe ever created. I take that back, this IS the world’s easiest chicken pesto pasta recipe ever created. Pesto pasta has prevented me from starving to death on numerous occasions when I get home late from work and feel like doing nothing elaborate but need real, hearty FOOD fast. Just…
Butternut Squash Pizza Recipe Pizza made with fontina and pecorino cheese, red onions, butternut squash, bacon and rosemary infused olive oil.
Introducing butternut squash pizza, possibly the weirdest combo of toppings for pizza, but outrageously good. Fontina and pecorino cheese, red onions, butternut squash, bacon and rosemary infused olive oil. YES. For me, all you had to spell out was b a c o n and I was instantly sold. You put bacon on anything and…
One-Skillet Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe Ground turkey, cheese, onions, cilantro, and spices—healthy, simple, and delicious.
Turkey stuffed bell peppers are one of my favorite healthier, low carb Mexican fiestas. I wouldn’t necessarily say my blog puts an emphasis on the world “healthy,” but I am passionate about whole foods and real ingredients. After all, I believe everything is OK in moderation. These hot tamales are actually one of Patty’s go-to…
Easy Surf and Turf for Two Recipe Seared NY strip steak served with baked and buttered lobster tails.
WOW, Surf and turf has never been so easy. I’ve got it, one of my new favorite celebration meals. Potentially one the best recipe finds I’ve come across in quite some time. As much as I hate to say it, it all started with an infamous Buzz Feed Tasty video. The video was an easy…
Classic Margherita Pizza Recipe Grab a pizza stone and make this classic Italian margherita pizza made with fresh mozzarella, basil, and red sauce.
I’ve said my spiel on how to cook the perfect pizza at home numerous times before, so I will keep the details brief. If you are new and need to catch up, you should read this quick post first on some easy tips for making perfect homemade pizza. For this recipe I use a pizza stone….
Easy Grilled Salmon with Basil Butter & Broccolini Recipe Crispy, grilled salmon topped with basil infused butter.
Basil butter. Yes, fresh basil and garlic chopped and stirred into a delicious compound butter. One of the simplest ways to jazz up some weeknight grilled salmon. I’m a big fan of flavored compound butters—it’s the perfect topping for beef, chicken, or seafood. Patty and I were driving home from work last Friday night, debating…
Pepper Crusted Blue Cheese Burgers Recipe Grass-fed burgers made with crumbled blue cheese and coated in cracked black pepper.
This post is sponsored by PRE Brands. Pepper crusted blue cheese burgers are OUT OF THIS WORLD. I’m telling you, arguably the world’s greatest patty (besides my wife). The method consists of combining garlic, salt, and blue cheese in a colossal 3/4 inch thick grass-fed beef patty and coating the edges in cracked black peppercorns,…
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs Recipe Grilled chicken marinated in lemon, olive oil, and cracked pepper—tangy and peppery.
This recipe is sponsored by Frontier Co-op. Fire up the grill because I’ve got the perfect grilled chicken kabobs recipe for you. Chicken kabobs are one of my favorite go-to weeknight dinners because you can easily throw everything on the grill. One cooking surface for your protein and veggies so no running from the grill…
Baked Triscuit Crusted Cod Recipe Baked cod in a crispy coating made with crushed Triscuits, Parmesan cheese, and light mayo.
I was definitely a very novice cook when Shawn and I started dating. It was a classic Patty move to forget to buy more than one ingredient on my list when it was my turn to make dinner. So in this fashion, I had planned to make a breaded cod for dinner for us one…
