Recipes

SPICY CARNE ASADA TACOS WITH GRILLED CORN SALSA
The combination of juicy, marinated steak and super fresh, grilled corn salsa makes for one killer taco! Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week!
TERIYAKI TRI TIP
This Teriyaki Tri Tip has been a family favorite since the first time I made it! The flavor is awesome and this recipe gives you the option of cooking in the oven or on the grill, so it’s great for any time of year.
JUANITO'S MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GUACAMOLE AND FRESH TORTILLAS
If you've never tried making your own tortillas before, you've got to give this recipe a try! Super simple, 4-ingredient tortillas along with Juanito's guacamole, grilled chicken and vegetables to fill them with. Muy deliciouso! 
SPARE RIBS VS. BABY BACK RIBS
Have you always wondered what the difference is between spare ribs and baby back ribs? Big Jim with Big Jim's Barbecue breaks it down for us and gives us some pointers on the best way to prepare the two.
CAJUN STYLE CHICKEN
Crisp, tender, grilled chicken with incredible flavor thanks to a super simple Cajun rub! You probably already have everything you need on your spice rack! Oh, and there's butter involved so you know it's gonna be good!
SMOKED DINOSAUR BEEF RIBS & PINEAPPLE COLESLAW
Marinated, rubbed, and slow smoked to perfection - these dinosaur ribs are SO worth the time and effort! Serve them alongside a sweet and tangy pineapple coleslaw and you'll never want ribs any other way!
HANGER STEAK WITH APPLE-CUCUMBER-KIMCHI SLAW
Quick-marinated hanger steak and an unconventional slaw that are bursting with Asian flavors! Even if you don't like kimchi (or think you don't), you've got to give this a try! Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd!
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN
These incredibly easy to prepare braised chicken legs are bursting with flavor thanks to the use of Vietnamese staples like lemongrass, curry powder, and fish sauce. 
CHICKEN AMOK
This chicken amok is a great recipe to learn about Cambodian cooking - it’s considered by many to be the national dish of Cambodia! Bursting with flavors of lemongrass, turmeric, and coconut, and not nearly as spicy as neighboring Thai and Vietnamese food. 
THAI CASHEW CHICKEN
This traditional Thai Cashew Chicken is delicious, healthy, and so simple to throw together! Tender chicken, veggies, and crunchy cashews in a sweet yet slightly spicy sauce. Takes about 20 minutes, start to finish, making it a perfect weeknight meal!
THAI CURRY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Khao soi curry is a traditional dish of Northern Thailand and is made with boiled egg noodles, fried egg noodles, and meat (or tofu for a vegetarian version) in a creamy, coconut-curry sauce.
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN BOWLS
These Pineapple Chicken Bowls are bursting with flavor and so easy to throw together! Peppers, onions, pineapple, and chicken thighs get sautéed together in a sweet and tangy sauce that’ll have you licking the bowl! 
SPAMakopita
A twist on the classic spanakopita…SPAM instead of spinach! We made three different versions: Traditional, Hawaiian, and Spicy Pizza. They all turned out SO GOOD. I urge you to experiment with different fillings and varieties of SPAM to come up with your own signature SPAMakopita. The possibilities are endless!
SLOW ROASTED GREEK LAMB
I went back to my roots in Greece this past July at Rizes Farmstead in Mykonos. (Rizes literally means ROOTS in Greek!) This Slow Roasted Lamb recipe is one of the amazing recipes dad/farmer Nikos and his son Giannis shared with me. It’s a wonderful way to showcase simple, quality ingredients!
CREAMY CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND CAULIFLOWER MARSALA
A gluten-free and dairy-free version of an Italian classic - Chicken Marsala. We’ve subbed out the pasta for perfectly tender cauliflower and used plant-based butter and cream to keep it dairy-free. The mushroom sauce is creamy, earthy, and has just the right amount of sweetness thanks to the Marsala wine. 
SMOKED HAM SPLIT PEA SOUP
This recipe brings me back to when my grandmother and mom made this yummy soup on a rainy night or even when we had a random cold Spring day. Coming home from school and smelling the soup on the stove was such a highlight of my childhood. My grandmother would use the ham bone from Easter and add a little extra of the sliced ham. My kid now loves it too!
KOREAN STYLE BEEF WITH NOODLES AND PEANUT SAUCE
This amazing recipe was submitted by dad chef, Sean Tetlow! The Korean style beef is so flavorful and pairs wonderfully with sweet, soy glass noodles, charred bok choy, and a spicy peanut sauce that’ll knock your socks off!
BAKED KOREAN CHICKEN WINGS
Fellow dad Hop Le saw a recipe for Korean Chicken Wings in the Wall Street Journal a few years back and recreated the recipe for our Asian night themed dinner party. This was sooo tasty. He used the Air Fryer to cook them and these yummy wings came out perfect! You could also bake - no need to fry in oil!
PUMPKIN SPICED SMOKED BRISKET
Pumpkin spice on brisket, you ask? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! My special pumpkin spice dry rub recipe combined with the injected marinade, also with a hint of pumpkin spice, results in the most tender brisket that’s bursting with flavor!  
THAI BEEF STEW
This Beef Stew recipe features chunks of beef braised in a rich, savory, Thai-style broth that includes curry paste and fish sauce. This warm and comforting stew is perfect for a chilly night and requires very little work thanks to the Instant Pot!
GUAJILLO CHILE RIBEYE TACOS
Juicy, perfectly seasoned ribeye (the best steak for tacos, if you ask me), a roasted tomato salsa rojo, fresh pico de gallo, and guacamole all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. These Guajillo Chile Ribeye Tacos are muy delicioso!