Recipes

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my privacy policy. This one pan Pork Fried Rice is one of my favorite dishes of all time. It’s quick, easy, super flavorful, and always satisfies a crowd. We make ours with pork tenderloin, scrambled egg, and whatever leftover rice and veggies you have in your freezer. It’s the perfect meal to make the most out of leftovers. I love a simple rice dish. We grew up eating a lot of rice as kids so I’m often making a batch of rice for...

Like most chefs, for Samuel Santos, the chef de cuisine at Flora Flora at Pendry Washington, D.C. The Wharf, cooking means much more than simply tossing together ingredients in a pan. The seasoned culinary expert, who has been fine-tuning his cooking skills since the age of 15, continuously draws from his Guadalajaran roots and his family’s traditions to ideate many of the dishes on the menu at the Latin American-inspired restaurant. Over the years, Santos has made a commitment to himself—and those who try his food—to honor his Mexican heritage by infusing the familiar flavors and culinary techniques he grew...

A breakfast casserole, sometimes called a strata, combines common breakfast ingredients, such as eggs, meat, vegetables, cheese, and bread, baked in a large dish. This ultra-rich version, brimming with savory sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and golden onions, boasts a deep flavor, crisp golden crust, and creamy interior. It’s one of my standbys for entertaining, as it can be made ahead of time and feeds a crowd. The recipe was given to me by one of my oldest and closest friends, Kelly Santoro, who got it from her friend Corey, who got it from his mother, who originally found it in...

These dishes ooze with flavours of Easter, from spring lamb and roasted peppers to a Scandinavian dessert with a Japanese twistI’m always excited about the ceremonial cooking of lamb in any context, and especially over Easter, when I know the table will be abundant with good company and light-hearted cheer. For this reason, I don’t mind taking on the task of putting together the celebratory meal, getting lost not only in the meaty centrepiece, but also in the semlor buns and slow-cooked potatoes, and in the hum of music and the echo of happy voices in the background. So here...

This incredible Torta Pasqualina recipe is a burst of flavor straight from Italy!  With layers of buttery puff pastry and a filling of creamy cheese and fresh spinach, this Italian speciality is irresistible. Plus there’s a fun surprise when you cut into the pie! So flavorsome and appealing! What is Torta Pasqualina Torta Pasqualina is a traditional Italian Easter pie originating in the coastal region of Liguria in northwest Italy. It’s made of puff pastry, ricotta, spinach and eggs and is typically served at Easter particularly on Easter Sunday alongside other specialities.  The fun surprise is whole raw eggs which...