Authentic General Tso’s Chicken
I love everything about Authentic General Tso’s Chicken. I’ve been working with various recipes for a long time, and I believe I have…
Asian
Stir-Fry Chicken with Broccoli and Mushrooms
This Stir-Fry Chicken with Broccoli and Mushrooms tastes so authentic. I picked up the trick of adding the fermented black beans from Fuchsia Dunlop…
Pho (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)
Pho (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) is incredible. It all starts with an amazing slow simmered chicken stock. And then the wonderful fresh…
Chinese Pot Stickers
These Chinese Pot Stickers are probably the Loon’s favorite Chinese appetizer. They have a pork, mushroom and cabbage filling with other classic Chinese seasonings….
Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
This Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce is so flavorful, and the perfect accompaniment with your favorite dumpling…like Chinese Pot Stickers! So delicious! Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce …
How To Make Teriyaki Chicken Wings
How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Wings shows you how easy it is to make a party dish that combines two of our favorite types…
How to Make Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
How to Make Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps shows you how to make the most flavorful steak called ‘bulgogi.’ This is one of our…
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
These Teriyaki Chicken Wings are always the first to go when I serve them at parties or on game-day. Take one bite, and you’ll…
Sauteed Baby Bok Choy
Our love affair with Asian Cuisine continues, and this Sauteed Baby Bok Choy is as good as your favorite Chinese Restaurant…really! And the wonderful…
Appetizers
Crab and Spinach Dumplings
These Crab and Spinach Dumplings are so light and are complimented perfectly with a white butter, or beurre blanc, sauce. If you like crab,…
How to Make Two Killer Summer Snacks
How to Make Two Killer Summer Snacks shows you how to wow your guests at a summer pool party, or dinner party, or leisurely…
Marinated Olives
These Marinated Olives are so incredibly simple to put together, and yet the flavors are so fresh and delicious. Another easy, but super elegant…
Summer Marinated Peaches with Prosciutto
These Summer Marinated Peaches with Prosciutto are stunning in presentation, and really quite easy to make. The flavors meld together perfectly. You can vary…
Amazing Salsas: Roja and Roasted Verde
Amazing Salsas: Roja and Roasted Verde are two of our most favorite salsas in the world. And they compliment each other perfectly. The roasted…
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp: Oh, we just love everything about these! Grilling, shrimp, skewers, Buffalo-style, homemade blue cheese…how can you get better than that! These…
Roasted Pepper Topping
We just love bruschetta. It is so versatile, and the perfect start to a dinner party or a quiet dinner for two at home….
Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Dip
Ooooh….let me tell you, this Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Dip is so good! These flavors go together perfectly. If you like it…
How to Make Naughty and Nice Spiced Nuts
How to Make Naughty and Nice Spiced Nuts shows you how to make a deliciously addictive snack, that’s perfect for the holidays! We…
Breads and Doughs
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Homemade Flour Tortillas are just pure comfort. Most of my favorite Mexican and TexMex recipes use corn tortillas, but flour tortillas are so velvety…
Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls
These Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls are heavenly. Fluffy, sweet and bursting with bright orange flavor. Make a batch of these and see how…
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a house favorite of ours. The pairing of strawberries with cream is unbeatable. The fresh strawberry sauce…
Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake
This Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake is the perfect morning treat. Make yourself a delicious cup of hot coffee and a slice of this incredible…
Jelly and Custard Doughnuts
These Jelly and Custard Doughnuts will blow you away at how delicious they are. Wesley had a hard time deciding which he liked more,…
Kris’ Kitchen Tips – The Value of a Food Scale
Kris’ Kitchen Tips – The Value of a Food Scale clearly shows the importance of weighing your ingredients, not simply measuring them out –…
Homemade Dinner Rolls
Is there anything much more homey and comforting the Homemade Dinner Rolls? I think not. These are so nostalgic and just perfect. …
How to Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread
How to Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread shows you how easy it is to make what The Loon proclaimed to be one of the most…
Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread
I know I say all the time that each recipe is hands down one of our all-time favorites. Well, this Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread…
Cajun
Weekend Food & Fun: Big Bite of the Big Easy
Weekend Food & Fun: Big Bite of the Big Easy has us in one of our most favorite places in the world: New Orleans,…
Sazerac Cocktail
This Sazerac Cocktail is a New Orleans classic drink. Wesley says it’s NOLA’s version of an Old Fashioned. Well, call me Old Fashioned…but it’s…
Classic Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
I gotta say that Classic Shrimp and Okra Gumbo has been one of my favorite dishes since I was a kid. There are a…
Southern Crab Beignets
It’s hard to find the words to describe how delicious these Southern Crab Beignets are. Crunchy on the outside with luxuriously crab meat-filled inside. Out…
Fried Catfish Po-Boy
Boy, oh boy, oh Po-Boy! We’re talking Fried Catfish Po-Boy!! Nothing screams N’awlins more than a Po’Boy, and fried catfish is about as Down South…
Cajun Baked Shrimp – LICKETY SPLIT
Here’s the latest in our LICKETY SPLIT series – Cajun Baked Shrimp! I don’t think I know of any dish that is so easy…
New Orleans Red Beans and Rice
There is just something so satisfying about New Orleans Red Beans and Rice. Deep in flavor with a little heat…oh boy, do they get…
Cajun Chicken and Rice
Cajun Chicken and Rice has always been a favorite at our house. There’s a little Cajun spice to give it some ‘kick’, but…
Cajun Pasta Salad
Nothing spells Summer much more than a good outdoor BBQ. And the best BBQ’s have amazing side dishes. This Cajun Pasta Salad is…
Cele-Brunch
Summer Marinated Peaches with Prosciutto
These Summer Marinated Peaches with Prosciutto are stunning in presentation, and really quite easy to make. The flavors meld together perfectly. You can vary…
Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls
These Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls are heavenly. Fluffy, sweet and bursting with bright orange flavor. Make a batch of these and see how…
Pan Bagnat
This Pan Bagnat takes us back to the French coast along the Mediterranean Sea. So fresh and just teaming with incredible flavor. This is…
Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake
This Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake is the perfect morning treat. Make yourself a delicious cup of hot coffee and a slice of this incredible…
Buttermilk Waffles with Blueberry Syrup
Um…look at these babies…That picture is worth a more than a thousand words. And so are these Buttermilk Waffles with Blueberry Syrup. This…
Jelly and Custard Doughnuts
These Jelly and Custard Doughnuts will blow you away at how delicious they are. Wesley had a hard time deciding which he liked more,…
Italian Tuna and White Bean Salad
This Italian Tuna and White Bean Salad is so refreshing and just delicious. The fact that it’s healthy is another bonus. Look…
How to Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread
How to Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread shows you how easy it is to make what The Loon proclaimed to be one of the most…
How to Make a “Minnow” Apertif
How to Make a “Minnow” Apertif has Wesley pulling out his best mixology skills. This is a lovely rose champagne-based drink with a touch…
Comfort At Its Best
Classic Gnocchi and Pesto
Classic Gnocchi and Pesto has been a favorite of ours ever since we moved to New York City in the late 80s. We loved…
How to Make Summer Squash Casserole
How to Make Summer Squash Casserole is just the perfect summer dish. I love using my trusty mandoline to get perfect, uniformly-sized squash medallions….
Pesto Pasta with Potatoes and Green Beans
Pesto Pasta with Potatoes and Green Beans is such a bright, delicious and satisfying dish. I made this one Saturday afternoon, and the Loon…
Authentic General Tso’s Chicken
I love everything about Authentic General Tso’s Chicken. I’ve been working with various recipes for a long time, and I believe I have…
Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies
Of all the cookies in all of the world, Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies are hands-down the Loon’s most-favorite cookie. And I’m not one to…
Creamy Salted Caramel Ice Cream
This Creamy Salted Caramel Ice Cream is so decadently delicious, especially during the dog days of summer! (We love dog days, any time of…
Cheeseburger Tacos
One of our favorite places to eat in New York City is Alex Stupak’s El Pastor in the East Village. Chef Stupak pushes the…
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Homemade Flour Tortillas are just pure comfort. Most of my favorite Mexican and TexMex recipes use corn tortillas, but flour tortillas are so velvety…
How to Make Homemade Pickle Relish
How to Make Homemade Pickle Relish shows you how to take your BBQ to the next level with not-so-difficult-to-make Pickle Relish. It’s the perfect…
Delectable Desserts
Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies
Of all the cookies in all of the world, Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies are hands-down the Loon’s most-favorite cookie. And I’m not one to…
Creamy Salted Caramel Ice Cream
This Creamy Salted Caramel Ice Cream is so decadently delicious, especially during the dog days of summer! (We love dog days, any time of…
Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars
These Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars are for the chocolate lovers in your family. Oh, and the addition of Dulce de Leche and an incredible…
Summer Fruit Crisps
These Summer Fruit Crisps are the perfect dessert using fresh fruit from your favorite farmer’s market. Use whatever fruit is freshest and your favorite,…
Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls
These Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls are heavenly. Fluffy, sweet and bursting with bright orange flavor. Make a batch of these and see how…
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a house favorite of ours. The pairing of strawberries with cream is unbeatable. The fresh strawberry sauce…
Heath Bar Fudge Brownies
Heath Bar Fudge Brownies – What more needs to be said? Decadent? Yes. Rich? Yes. Unbelievably gooey? Yes. Insanely delicious? Absolutely. 130% Loon Approved. …
S’Mores Pie
If you love gooey, chocolatey, marshmellowy, graham crackery S’mores…you’re going to flip for this S’Mores Pie. It’s all the flavors rolled into a single…
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Classic Pumpkin Pie, of course, is the ubiquitous dessert served during the holiday season. But we’re here to tell you, it’s delicious year…
Entrees
Authentic General Tso’s Chicken
I love everything about Authentic General Tso’s Chicken. I’ve been working with various recipes for a long time, and I believe I have…
Stuffed Flank Steak
This Argentine-Style Stuffed Flank Steak is a real treat. This is something to make on a special occasion, such as Father’s Day, or an…
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma is one of those Italian pasta dishes that is just so perfect in so many ways. Bold, yet simple flavors,…
Classic Pork Milanese
This Classic Pork Milanese is one of the simplest dishes in all of Italian cuisine, but it is truly magical. Veal Chop Milanese is…
Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli is the perfect weeknight meal. You can put this together in 30 minutes. Serve with a nice…
Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives
This Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives is such an amazingly robust dish. Choose a good, hearty wine that will stand up nicely against…
Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos
Oh, how I just love Mahi Mahi Tacos. I love to grill them on my new indoor smokeless grill. I blacken these somewhat,…
Pasta Pomodoro
There is just something so perfectly Italian about Pasta Pomodoro. It’s not pretentious, yet it explodes with taste. It is one of our favorite…
Best-Ever Meat Loaf with Mushroom Gravy
Well, I can honestly say this is the ‘Best-Ever Meat Loaf with Mushroom Gravy.’ I could have even shortened that statement to: “This is…
Italian
Classic Gnocchi and Pesto
Classic Gnocchi and Pesto has been a favorite of ours ever since we moved to New York City in the late 80s. We loved…
Pesto Pasta with Potatoes and Green Beans
Pesto Pasta with Potatoes and Green Beans is such a bright, delicious and satisfying dish. I made this one Saturday afternoon, and the Loon…
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma is one of those Italian pasta dishes that is just so perfect in so many ways. Bold, yet simple flavors,…
Classic Pork Milanese
This Classic Pork Milanese is one of the simplest dishes in all of Italian cuisine, but it is truly magical. Veal Chop Milanese is…
Kitchen Must Have – Pizza Maker
This Kitchen Must Have – Pizza Maker showcases one of our most loved and most used kitchen tools: our Breville Pizza Maker! It really…
Roasted Pepper Topping
We just love bruschetta. It is so versatile, and the perfect start to a dinner party or a quiet dinner for two at home….
Pesto Pizza with Pancetta, Tomato & Arugula
Pesto Pizza with Pancetta, Tomato & Arugula is an all-time favorite for both The Loon and me. This is really an amazing BLT pizza….
Pasta Pomodoro
There is just something so perfectly Italian about Pasta Pomodoro. It’s not pretentious, yet it explodes with taste. It is one of our favorite…
Italian Tuna and White Bean Salad
This Italian Tuna and White Bean Salad is so refreshing and just delicious. The fact that it’s healthy is another bonus. Look…
Kitchen Essentials
Kris’ Kitchen Tips: Peeling Garlic – FAST
Kris’ Kitchen Tips: Peeling Garlic – FAST shows you how easy it is to get lots of cloves of garlic peeled in just a…
Kris’ Kitchen Tips: Scalding Milk
Kris’ Kitchen Tips: Scalding Milk explains exactly what scalding milk is, but also why in certain instances it is a very important step. Watch…
Kris’ Kitchen Tips – How and Why to Peel a Tomato
Kris’ Kitchen Tips – How and Why to Peel a Tomato shows you how simple it is to peel the skin from a tomato…
Kris’ Kitchen Tips – The Value of a Food Scale
Kris’ Kitchen Tips – The Value of a Food Scale clearly shows the importance of weighing your ingredients, not simply measuring them out –…
Kris’ Kitchen Tips – Mise en Place
Kris’ Kitchen Tips – Mise en Place shows you the most important technique you can learn to ensure your dishes and dinner parties are…
The Sous Vide Cooking Method
The Sous Vide Cooking Method is literally a way of cooking meats and vegetables that is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Chefs have…
Shrimp / Crab Stock
Shrimp / Crab Stock adds amazing depth and flavor to anything from gumbo, cioppino, fish chowder and so much more. If you can…
Homemade Dinner Rolls
Is there anything much more homey and comforting the Homemade Dinner Rolls? I think not. These are so nostalgic and just perfect. …
How to Make Cream of Mushroom Soup
This Cream of Mushroom Soup is absolutely the most satisfying soup you’ll ever try. Not too overly creamy. It’s all about the mushrooms here!…
perfect Popcorn
Awesome Popcorn S’Mores Bars
Yep. That’s what these are…popcorn s’mores bars. Serve these with a cold glass of milk…and the kids will think you are a super…
Black Pepper Bacon and Maple Caramel Popcorn
Want to impress when you have guests over for New Years? Or 4th of July? How about Flag Day? Well, this will do the…
Popcorn with Garlic, Thyme and Black Pepper
Popcorn with garlic, thyme and black pepper has an amazing, yet subtle flavor. If you can, use a fabulous popcorn whirlypop that are available…
Pizza
Pesto Pizza with Pancetta, Tomato & Arugula
Pesto Pizza with Pancetta, Tomato & Arugula is an all-time favorite for both The Loon and me. This is really an amazing BLT pizza….
Deep Dish Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pizza
This Deep Dish Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pizza is so delicious, you just won’t believe it. I just love the medium heat in…
Tomato, Cheddar and Bacon Pie
This tomato, cheddar and bacon pie is a must when tomatoes are at their peak. Heirlooms are the ideal pick here. Even when…
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza
What can we say about Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza? Well, honestly, both the Loon and I are crazy about New York Pizza. But…
Mediterranean Pizza
Oh boy…okay…the Loon and I were going out to have dinner tonight, because its a beaufiful night here near Princeton, NJ. But, we were…
The Loon’s Favorite Pizza
Homemade pizza dough and sauce with his favorite toppings (Italian meats, basil and parmesan), makes for a happy Loon… Pizza Dough (use a bread…
Sauces Dressing and Dips
How to Make Homemade Pickle Relish
How to Make Homemade Pickle Relish shows you how to take your BBQ to the next level with not-so-difficult-to-make Pickle Relish. It’s the perfect…
Amazing Salsas: Roja and Roasted Verde
Amazing Salsas: Roja and Roasted Verde are two of our most favorite salsas in the world. And they compliment each other perfectly. The roasted…
Tzatziki Sauce
Homemade Tzatziki Sauce is easy to make and is such a bold, flavorful sauce to go on gyros, salads, fish, or use as a…
Roasted Pepper Topping
We just love bruschetta. It is so versatile, and the perfect start to a dinner party or a quiet dinner for two at home….
Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Dip
Ooooh….let me tell you, this Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Dip is so good! These flavors go together perfectly. If you like it…
Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
This Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce is so flavorful, and the perfect accompaniment with your favorite dumpling…like Chinese Pot Stickers! So delicious! Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce …
How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce
How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce shows you just how easy it is to make authentic BBQ sauce right at home. In less than…
Filet Mignon with Classic Bordelaise Sauce
This Filet Mignon with Classic Bordelaise Sauce is a triumph of flavors. I fell in love with it when we traveled a couple years…
How to Make Homemade Cocktail Sauce
How to Make Homemade Cocktail Sauce shows you just how easy it is to whip up this classic dip. Perfect for chilled steamed shrimp…or…
Savory Soups
Spiralized Ratatouille
I love making Spiralized Ratatouile with my new spiralizer!! If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can find veggies that have been ‘spiralized’ at…
Kris’ Texas Red Chili
Well, I must say, I’m a bit partial to Kris’ Texas Red Chili, because, well, it’s my recipe!! I’ve been playing around with this…
Pozole Rojo (Pork and Hominy Stew)
I can honestly say Pozole Rojo (Pork and Hominy Stew) would be in the top 5 of my all-time favorite things to eat. …
French Onion Soup
Is there anything more satisfying or comforting that a piping hot bowl of French Onion Soup? I’m pretty sure there isn’t. This…
Italian Tuna and White Bean Salad
This Italian Tuna and White Bean Salad is so refreshing and just delicious. The fact that it’s healthy is another bonus. Look…
Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo Ball Soup has been a favorite of mine ever since I moved to New York City in the late 80s. I just started…
Pho (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)
Pho (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) is incredible. It all starts with an amazing slow simmered chicken stock. And then the wonderful fresh…
How to Make Cream of Mushroom Soup
This Cream of Mushroom Soup is absolutely the most satisfying soup you’ll ever try. Not too overly creamy. It’s all about the mushrooms here!…
Portuguese-Style Clam Chowder
We just love the cream-based New England Clam Chowder, but we also really love tomato-based clam chowder. Portuguese-Style Clam Chowder is incredible. This recipe…
Scrumptious Sides
How to Make Summer Squash Casserole
How to Make Summer Squash Casserole is just the perfect summer dish. I love using my trusty mandoline to get perfect, uniformly-sized squash medallions….
Pesto Pasta with Potatoes and Green Beans
Pesto Pasta with Potatoes and Green Beans is such a bright, delicious and satisfying dish. I made this one Saturday afternoon, and the Loon…
Spiralized Ratatouille
I love making Spiralized Ratatouile with my new spiralizer!! If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can find veggies that have been ‘spiralized’ at…
How to Make Homemade Pickle Relish
How to Make Homemade Pickle Relish shows you how to take your BBQ to the next level with not-so-difficult-to-make Pickle Relish. It’s the perfect…
How to Make Grilled Corn Salad
How to Make Grilled Corn Salad with a Butter Lime Sauce shows you how easy it is to make one of the most delicious…
Jalapeno-Lime Slaw
This Jalapeno-Lime Slaw is such a nice, simple twist on classic coleslaw. You can control how much heat goes into this slaw by how…
Wild Mushrooms with Shallots and Garlic
Wild Mushrooms with Shallots and Garlic really are the perfect side dish, they are also an amazing topping to a perfectly grilled steak or…
How to Make Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Tomatoes
How to Make Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Tomatoes shows you how to make this iconic Southern New Year’s Eve/Day traditional dish that is…
How to Make Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs have always been a favorite of ours, especially when we our throwing a party. Every time we serve these at a…
Seafood
Crab and Spinach Dumplings
These Crab and Spinach Dumplings are so light and are complimented perfectly with a white butter, or beurre blanc, sauce. If you like crab,…
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp: Oh, we just love everything about these! Grilling, shrimp, skewers, Buffalo-style, homemade blue cheese…how can you get better than that! These…
Pan Bagnat
This Pan Bagnat takes us back to the French coast along the Mediterranean Sea. So fresh and just teaming with incredible flavor. This is…
Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos
Oh, how I just love Mahi Mahi Tacos. I love to grill them on my new indoor smokeless grill. I blacken these somewhat,…
Weekend Food & Fun: Cruisin’ the Foodie Way!
This Weekend Food & Fun: Cruisin’ the Foodie Way has us out on the high seas dreaming of tropical drinks, desserts and amazing seafood!…
Oyster Casserole
My grandma used to make Oyster Casserole every Christmas. I was a pretty young Texan kid at the time, and oysters scared me a…
Classic Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
I gotta say that Classic Shrimp and Okra Gumbo has been one of my favorite dishes since I was a kid. There are a…
Shrimp / Crab Stock
Shrimp / Crab Stock adds amazing depth and flavor to anything from gumbo, cioppino, fish chowder and so much more. If you can…
Portuguese-Style Clam Chowder
We just love the cream-based New England Clam Chowder, but we also really love tomato-based clam chowder. Portuguese-Style Clam Chowder is incredible. This recipe…
Southern
Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls
These Homemade Orange Sweet Rolls are heavenly. Fluffy, sweet and bursting with bright orange flavor. Make a batch of these and see how…
Kris’ Texas Red Chili
Well, I must say, I’m a bit partial to Kris’ Texas Red Chili, because, well, it’s my recipe!! I’ve been playing around with this…
How to Make Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Tomatoes
How to Make Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Tomatoes shows you how to make this iconic Southern New Year’s Eve/Day traditional dish that is…
Oyster Casserole
My grandma used to make Oyster Casserole every Christmas. I was a pretty young Texan kid at the time, and oysters scared me a…
Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches
Well, hello comfort food at its best! Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches with Sriracha Mayo is absolute perfection. The chicken is crunchy…
How To Make Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
How To Make Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs shows you just how easy it is to make some of the best BBQ ribs you’ll…
How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce
How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce shows you just how easy it is to make authentic BBQ sauce right at home. In less than…
Grilled Chicken Skewers with White BBQ Sauce
There is something crazy-good about these Grilled Chicken Skewers with White BBQ Sauce. They really are just so incredibly delectable. I love using boneless chicken…
Southern Crab Beignets
It’s hard to find the words to describe how delicious these Southern Crab Beignets are. Crunchy on the outside with luxuriously crab meat-filled inside. Out…
TexMex
Cheeseburger Tacos
One of our favorite places to eat in New York City is Alex Stupak’s El Pastor in the East Village. Chef Stupak pushes the…
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Homemade Flour Tortillas are just pure comfort. Most of my favorite Mexican and TexMex recipes use corn tortillas, but flour tortillas are so velvety…
Amazing Salsas: Roja and Roasted Verde
Amazing Salsas: Roja and Roasted Verde are two of our most favorite salsas in the world. And they compliment each other perfectly. The roasted…
Stuffed Poblanos with Red Sauce
Stuffed Poblanos with Red Sauce are such an amazingly delicious alternative to Chile Rellenos. The peppers are not fried, but instead roasted and stuffed…
Easy Tex-Mex Pasta Dinner
You all know here at H2FaL we love dishes that require a little extra attention in the kitchen. A little extra lovin, if you…
Weekend Food & Fun: Ooh La Loco
This Weekend Food & Fun: Ooh La Loco has us hoping to kickoff our dreams of starting our own mariachi band…and following it up…
Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos
Oh, how I just love Mahi Mahi Tacos. I love to grill them on my new indoor smokeless grill. I blacken these somewhat,…
Kitchen Must Have – Taco Holder
WE LOVE TACOS!! But they can be messy. Problem solved: Watch Kitchen Must Have – Taco Holder to see what we mean. You’ve…
Pozole Rojo (Pork and Hominy Stew)
I can honestly say Pozole Rojo (Pork and Hominy Stew) would be in the top 5 of my all-time favorite things to eat. …
Thanksgiving
Weekend Food & Fun: Black Friday
This Weekend Food & Fun: Black Friday may have the Loon a little cranky about shopping for beautiful (and always needed) Christmas decorations, but…
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Classic Pumpkin Pie, of course, is the ubiquitous dessert served during the holiday season. But we’re here to tell you, it’s delicious year…
Roasted Root Vegetables and Herbs
Roasted Root Vegetables with Herbs is just so simple, earthy, and truly comforting. Use whatever root veggies you can find, but I just…
Weekend Food & Fun: The First Thanksgiving
Well, we went there with this week’s Weekend Food & Fun: The First Thanksgiving. We are most thankful that our fans, friends and…
How to Make Maple Glazed Carrots
How to Make Maple Glazed Carrots are braised in pure maple syrup, along with shallots, butter, black pepper, a pinch of salt, and finished…
How to Make Cornbread, Sausage and Cranberry Dressing
How to Make Cornbread, Sausage and Cranberry Dressing shows you how to make one of the best dressings in the world. The sage sausage…
Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce
This Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce is absolutely the perfect addition to your holiday table. I’ll honestly say I’ve never been a big fan…
Homemade Dinner Rolls
Is there anything much more homey and comforting the Homemade Dinner Rolls? I think not. These are so nostalgic and just perfect. …
Spatchcocked Turkey
Spatchcocked Turkey is a breakthrough technique that actually has been around for quite sometime. The origins of the technique are a little unclear, but…
The Loon Favorites
How to Make Summer Squash Casserole
How to Make Summer Squash Casserole is just the perfect summer dish. I love using my trusty mandoline to get perfect, uniformly-sized squash medallions….
Authentic General Tso’s Chicken
I love everything about Authentic General Tso’s Chicken. I’ve been working with various recipes for a long time, and I believe I have…
Marinated Olives
These Marinated Olives are so incredibly simple to put together, and yet the flavors are so fresh and delicious. Another easy, but super elegant…
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Homemade Flour Tortillas are just pure comfort. Most of my favorite Mexican and TexMex recipes use corn tortillas, but flour tortillas are so velvety…
Stuffed Flank Steak
This Argentine-Style Stuffed Flank Steak is a real treat. This is something to make on a special occasion, such as Father’s Day, or an…
Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars
These Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars are for the chocolate lovers in your family. Oh, and the addition of Dulce de Leche and an incredible…
Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce
This Chicken Gryo with Tzatziki Sauce is just exploding with amazing flavor. The Loon and I have a place in New York City that…
Stuffed Poblanos with Red Sauce
Stuffed Poblanos with Red Sauce are such an amazingly delicious alternative to Chile Rellenos. The peppers are not fried, but instead roasted and stuffed…
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma is one of those Italian pasta dishes that is just so perfect in so many ways. Bold, yet simple flavors,…