Shrimp is always one of my favorites things to cook with. Sean and I both love to have it in different ways, so I am always trying to come up with something new to do with Shrimp to bring out the flavors. Bon Appetit has put together 39 shrimp recipes so you can have appetizers, entrees and sandwiches for any meal. Check it out!
Source: Shrimp Recipes – Bon Appétit
Tacos make a a great dinner any night of the year. They are full of flavor, use fresh ingredients and are pretty easy to make. You can also use any type of protein you like best or go with just vegetables and still have a great dinner. Since today is Cinco de Mayo, it seems like as good a day as any to check out these 25 taco recipes put together by Bon Appetit. You’ll find everything you need to know or want to try right here so you can have a Cinco de Mayo dinner tonight or just have a good taco recipes on hand any time you feel like one. Check it out!
Source: Cinco de Mayo Taco Recipes – Bon Appétit
Everyone gets tired of having the same old thing when it comes to chicken, pork chops, steak or fish. A great way to change things up without going crazy is to use a brine, rub or marinade. They can add great flavor to anything you are cooking and make even your most regular meal seem extraordinary. Bon Appetit has put together 31 recipes for different rubs, brines and marinades that you can try. Check it out!
Source: 31 Flavorful Rubs, Brines, and Marinades Slideshow – Bon Appétit
As the temperatures start to get warmer, I know my thoughts begin to drift more and more to summer. That means spending more time outside and less time in a hot kitchen. For me, there is no better option at mealtime then than sandwiches. I love sandwiches and am happy to eat them for lunch or dinner (and even breakfast sometimes). There are all kinds of great combinations that can make for satisfying and fulfilling meals for you and your family in the summer or anytime. Bon Appetit has put together 28 fantastic sandwich ideas for you to bust out when you want something different. Check it out!
Source: Grab Your Summer Sunglasses and Make These 28 Sandwiches Slideshow Photos – Bon Appétit
Even though everyone tells you breakfast is the most important meal of the day, many of us end up skipping breakfast because we feel too rushed, too tired and just want something easy to start the day. That might be excuse for most of us during the week, but on the weekends it can be your time to relax and have a good breakfast with the family. NYT Cooking has put together all kinds of great breakfast recipes so you can make different pancakes, eggs, smoothies, frittatas, breakfast sandwiches and more for everyone to enjoy. Take an idea and make something this morning. Check it out!
Source: Breakfast Recipes – NYT Cooking
St. Patrick’s Day is coming this week, so it is time for you to roll out and try some of your favorite Irish recipes. I already have several posted here on the site that you may want to look out, but Food Network has also put a pretty good list together of everything you need to have a great Irish meal on St. Patrick’s Day or anytime, whether you are Irish or not. Check it out!
Source: Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
While I have been out of the dating scene for a very long time, there are occasions when you are dating where you want to be able to invite someone over to share a meal and relax. Dating can be stressful and nerve-wracking enough, but when you then have to decide on something to cook that you know you can pull off well it can make things even worse. Chowhound looks to help you with all of that with these 46 different recipes to cover everything that you need to make a nice meal that is creative but without a lot of stress to impress your date. These meals are great not just for those dating, but for married couples that want a nice meal or just when you are having a friend over for a meal. Check it out!
Source: Date Night Dinners – Pictures – Chowhound
Rotisserie chicken can be a great weeknight dinner savior. You can pick them up at nearly deli counter or supermarket today and all you need are a couple of easy side dishes like mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, French fries, some veggies or a salad and you are good to go. But what about leftovers? Sure, there are bound to be leftovers from the chicken and the great things is there are lots of good things to do with all of them besides making yourself some sandwiches or chicken salad. Bon Appetit gives you some guidance on what you can do, right down to using the bones from some great stock. Check it out!
Source: How to Use Your Rotisserie Chicken Leftovers – Bon Appétit
If there’s one thing I cook at least once or twice a week it is chicken. Whether it is a whole chicken, chicken parts or boneless chicken there are all kinds of meals you can create all on your own. With that in mind, knowing some of the classic chicken recipes every family seems to know and want is great to have in your cooking arsenal. NYT Cooking has put together 22 classic chicken dishes you should know how to cook so that you can create some poultry magic in your kitchen on any weeknight or weekend. Check it out!
Source: 22 Classic Chicken Dishes You Should Know – Recipes from NYT Cooking
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