Cooking is a journey with many variables, and recipes are your guides. You don’t have to follow them to the letter—adjust them to fit your own life, tastes, and ingredients. Just trust your senses, trust the process, and have fun!
Enjoy our top picks for summer flavors.
Salmon is a versatile fish that allows you to create a multitude of flavorful dishes with it. The red curry sauce that accompanies the grilled salmon in this recipe is...
Paella is a well known dish by way of Spain, oftentimes considered the national dish of the country. However, most Spaniards (if not all) consider it a dish that originated...
For corn lovers, this side dish is always a hit. It’s grilled corn on the cob inspired by the popular snack sold by street vendors all over Mexico called ‘elote.’Slathered...
Za’atar has become one of my favorite seasoning blends. I always have it on hand and ready to use as it’s so versatile and dynamic that you can use it...
The perfect summertime recipe that screams freshness, seasonality, and deliciousness with gorgeous and eye popping colors.From the sweet, salty and tender scallops to the fresh, flavorful and beautiful produce used...
Ceviche is considered the national dish of Peru and it is by far the most famous dish that comes from our country. It’s a dish that I grew up eating,...
Tiradito is a Peruvian dish of raw fish that reflects the influence of Japanese immigrants on the Peruvian cuisine. This influence is referred to as Nikkei cuisine. While ceviche is...
“One of the greatest joys of writing The Cooking Gene was introducing folks to kitchen pepper, an 18th century American descendant of the quatres epices, a Medieval spice mixture that...
“My grandmother Hazel C. Todd (“Grammy”) was an amazing cook. At first she didn’t know how to make much, her mother Mary and father Joseph had a lot of kids...
Chicken skewers with a Moroccan-inspired spice blend by Spice Tribe, along with a glorious summery salad of seared peaches and nectarines, apricots, grapes, castelvetrano olives, and burrata(!), with a tangy...
This way to cook fish is a favorite of mine, hearty, warm, comforting, quick and easy. Tender fish with a golden brown crust/skin is perfect for the summer when there’s...
This flavorful and protein-packed Tuna Nicoise Salad was inspired by the one that originated in the city of Nice on the French Riviera back in the late 19th century. Originally,...
I am all about the simple recipes right now because it is way too hot to make anything complicated. And with simple recipes, that means every ingredient counts! That’s why...
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you! It’s so easy to put together and can be ready on the table in under 30 minutes for family dinner. Steamed...
I love exploring new flavors and trying out fun things in the kitchen, especially after being inspired by a fresh grocery haul from the Asian market. With my recent move,...
These BBQ smoked ribs are tender, juicy, and full of that smokey flavor that is so special to this kind of cooking. Whether you like them with a dry rub...
