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There is nothing more delightful than cooking a one-pan meal, which is accompanied by the enticing, rich and smoky aromas in your kitchen, and ensures a cozy dinner without the hassle of cleaning up multiple dishes afterward. One of those dishes I can never grow tired of preparing is this Cabbage Kielbasa Skillet Dinner. It…
To be straightforward, Beef Bourguignon is one of those meals that gives me the feeling of being a true chef each time I prepare it. The aroma of red wine simmered together with beef, garlic, and herbs permeates through the entire house, and it is nothing but coziness. It is not merely dinner—it is a…
The trio of steak, onions, and melted cheese really gets to me as comfort food. It’s generous, smelly, and tasty, but only a few of the dishes can compare. Still, changing that classic Philly cheesesteak into a pasta skillet was such an extraordinary experience that I now have a new favorite weeknight dish. Just imagine…
A good marinade has a magical quality about it—the type that penetrates the meat, makes every fiber soft, and elevates the regular chicken to an upscale restaurant level. This Italian Chicken Marinade is one of those uncomplicated and reliable recipes I often use. I have been doing it for years, and every time I take…
I must confess, this dish of Steak Broccoli Chili Hoisin one has really made me not to want to order takeout anymore. Once you prepare it at home, you will understand me completely. The whole thing is a perfect combination of one melt-in-your-mouth steak piece, one piece of crisp-tender broccoli, and a nice, shiny, sticky…
Honestly speaking, the Homemade Hamburger Helper Pasta is one of my best “lazy night but still homemade” dinners. There are those nights when we all want to eat comfort food but that is not enough for us to have a whole cooking marathon. This recipe made the case for that; it nostalgic, creamy cheesy flavor…
There’s something really amazing about taking a traditional Southern dish like jambalaya and turning it into a creamy, spicy, filling pasta. When I prepared this Jambalaya Pasta for the first time, I was like, This is the ultimate comfort food. It really has that powerful Cajun kick, smoked sausage, shrimp that burst with juice, and…
Smothered chicken wings are really something magical. The moment I start preparing them, the whole house is filled with that fantastic smell of garlic, butter, and slowly mingling spices. I have been through all the methods – fried wings, grilled wings, air-fried wings, etc. – but there’s nothing that beats these baked smothered chicken wings….
Some recipes I prepare without thinking about them simply because I often have cravings for them—this one is among them. Whenever I mix those soft noodles with that sauce of fire and nuts, garlic, and oil, I suddenly realize why I always have a jar of chili oil and peanut butter in my pantry. It…
The very sight of a gumbo pot bubbling on the stove gives off strong homely vibes to me. A portion of these smells alone—heavenly roux, spicy sausage, fishy shrimp, and pungent okra—is enough to make the kitchen cozy. Every time I prepare gumbo, I think first to the time I tasted it in New Orleans….
