Dinner

Introduction I’ll be honest with you — I have a soft spot for cozy, cheesy casseroles. There’s something so satisfying about pulling a bubbling dish out of the oven, the cheese golden and melty, and that smell of comfort filling the kitchen. And this Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole? It’s one of those dishes that…

There are certain recipes that right away give you the impression that you did something sophisticated, even when it was not difficult at all to make—and this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp is one of the examples. I am often reminded of how nice “simple” could taste whenever I cook it. The shrimp get the juiciness,…

I must confess that this Oven Baked Chicken Rice recipe is one of the meals that simply warms the heart and brings me. I cannot help it; every time I make it, the aroma that spreads through the kitchen is such that all of us will come in asking, “When’s dinner?” There is something so…

There’s something really nice about the aroma of corned beef that is gently simmering on the stove, as it gradually fills the kitchen with delightful smells of warmth, spices, and even a slight feeling of nostalgia. Personally, I consider the preparing of corned beef at home to be one of those cooking projects that are…

Shrimp scampi has a certain kind of magic to it. For me, it’s the combination of the upsides of both to the extremes of the deliciousness factor—the skimping, the garlic, the lemon’s refreshing touch, and the pasta that binds everything. Sometimes, the aroma coming from my kitchen reminds me of the best of gastronomy, inviting…

There’s definitely something about Eggplant Parmesan that just does it for me. Could be the crispy, golden layers or the rich, bubbling marinara beneath a melting cheese blanket. It’s all very cozy, very tasty and very satisfying like only Italian comfort food can be. The very moment I am cooking this dish, my kitchen turns…

A good lobster roll has that ability to pauses everything around me for a while. The soft, toasted bun wrapping around a pile of lobster that is creamy and tender—it is uncomplicated, luxurious, and sheer joy all at once in the form of a sandwich. I have tasted lobster rolls in all manners on the…

There is something truly enchanting about a dish that narrates a tale — and Cuban Ropa Vieja is one such. The very first day I cooked it, an intense, smoky smell enveloped the entire kitchen and, in a moment, I was in a cozy Havana night. The tender, shredded beef, stewing in a tomato sauce…

There’s always something about Crispy Chilli Beef that excites me. It might be the process of the beef turning all golden and crunchy, or it might be that first bite when the sauce that is sweet, spicy, and tangy at the same time touches your tongue—it’s just pure happiness on a plate. This is one…

French Onion Beef Short Ribs just feel like the most glorious kitchen victory ever. The moment I prepare this dish, my entire home gets filled with the aroma of a warm Parisian bistro—onions being caramelized, garlic getting buttered up, and that dark, savoury smell of beef that’s simply braised around you. This is not the…