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
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
The first real snowstorm of the season is upon us in my area of New York and most of the East Coast today. That means it is the perfect time to think about comfort food recipes that make you feel warm, cozy and full. Bon Appetit has put together 35 recipes that are some of your favorite comfort foods to get you through the cold weather this weekend and all winter long. Check it out!
Source: Comfort Food Recipes – Bon Appétit
With the new year and the cold weather finally settling into this part of New York, I know my attention turns more to making soups and stews for dinner to give you a warm, satisfying meal. It is even better if you can make healthy choices in the soups and stews you make and the New York Times has provided you with some great options. NYT Cooking has put together a batch of healthy soup and stew recipes for you to try out this winter to keep you warm and cozy, your belly full and your body feeling better. Check it out!
Source: Healthy Soups and Stews – Recipes from NYT Cooking
If you’re still looking for a great idea for your Christmas dinner, Cooking Channel has put together over 70 dinner recipe ideas, with everything from classic roasts, ham and goose to lasagna, side dishes, appetizers and more. Check it out!
Source: Christmas Dinner Recipes & Ideas : Cooking Channel
Everyone has classic recipes that they have remembered from when they were a child. You certainly have things you love to make eat even today, but you may have forgotten about some of the classics from when you were younger. Cooking Channel has put together 41 classic recipes from home that are great traditional dishes that will bring you back and make you feel good. Check it out!
Source: Classic Recipes from Home : Traditional Childhood Recipes : Cooking Channel
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