Baked chicken thighs, flavored with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, parsley and a touch of sesame oil… Mmmmmm. Slightly sweet, slightly sour and so delicious. They are to die for. My kids absolutely love these chicken thighs. The best way to bake chicken thighs By far, one of the best ways to make baked chicken thighs is to cook them quick, at high heat. They will lose too much liquid and dry out more than you’d like if you let them bake for too long....

This chicken leg quarters recipe is by far one of the tastiest chicken recipes. There is a lot of flavor coming from the rub alone, but pan-searing, followed by oven-roasting, adds a ton of extra flavor. That beautifully caramelized skin is just so tasty. With most of the fat rendered out, it turns thin and crispy in the oven. You can’t have enough of this chicken. This recipe is a sibling of my popular Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Breast recipe with a modified seasoning mix....

Amaretto Sour is one of those cocktails that is hard not to like. It’s bright, refreshing, sweet and sour, and tastes like a well-made lemonade. Or candy. You know those sweet and sour hard candy? To me, Amaretto Sour tastes like a spiked sweet and sour hard candy. The classic recipe of two to one ratio of amaretto and lemon juice makes a fairly sweet drink, but that’s the beauty of it....

My grandma made the most delicious Polish potato pancakes I’ve ever tasted. They were crispy-skinned fresh off the pan, yet very soft and delicate inside. Customary to how potato pancakes are made in Poland and the Ukraine, my grandma never shredded potatoes, she always grated them as finely as possible. That’s what gives Polish potato pancakes their peculiar delicate texture. Yes, it’s more work but, undoubtedly, well worth the extra effort....

Broiled chicken breast is so underrated. If you don’t have access to a grill, a natural inclination is to make pan-fried or baked chicken breasts. That’s unfortunate as broiling produces a far superior chicken breast. They come out beautifully caramelized on the outside, almost grilled-like, juicy on the inside, crusted with pieces of roasted garlic and herbs. All of that comes without all the extra fat that comes with pan-frying....

Hemingway Daiquiri, also known as Papa Hemingway’s Daiquiri, Papa Doble or Ernest Hemingway Special, is a distinctly different Daiquiri that was created specifically for Ernest Hemingway by Constantino Ribalaigua, the famed Cuban bartender at El Floridita bar in Havana. Hemingway loved Havana Club Silver Dry rum, and preferred his Daiquiris without sugar, cold and sour, and with a bit more rum than the traditional Daiquiri. There is so much history behind this drink....

I have a list of foods that I consider addictive. Those are the ones that I can eat until pretty much nothing is left over. These truffle fries are definitely on that list, and pretty high. It takes a bit of work to make them, but these fries are so good that it completely makes it worth it. The first time I made them we liked them so much that what was meant to be a side dish disappeared in the blink of an eye before the main dish was barely touched....

I’ve had so much positive feedback on these Korean inspired grilled chicken wings that they became a regular member of my grilling repertoire. The wings are first marinated in bulgogi sauce then grilled. Bulgogi, a Korean dish that is literally translated as ‘fire meat’. Most commonly bulgogi is made with beef, and sometimes chicken. When I first tried this marinade on chicken wings the results exceeded my expectations. I think these wings can easily rival my favorite grilled chicken wings....

Boldly flavored, pungent and spicy Szechuan shrimp is one of my top 5 Asian dishes that I like eating out or making at home. It may come as a surprise, but this delicious dish can be easily prepared at home in 25 minutes or less from start to finish, and the level of spiciness can be adjusted to suit your taste. Recently I’ve been noticing more and more Asian restaurants adopting Szechuan (Sichuan) style of cooking....

I find that the best way to get the most tender, flavorful and juicy meatballs is to quickly sear them then cook over low heat covered until done. I use the same method to make my famous beer brats, extra tender chicken wings and other dishes. It only takes less than 30 minutes to cook these meatballs to the internal temperature of 160F. Don’t worry, the temperature will continue rising after you take them off the heat, reaching 165F in a few minutes....

Beef soup Kharcho is a traditional dish of the Republic of Georgia and is known well outside of Georgia itself. There is a good reason for that – the soup is exceptionally delicious and has a characteristic rich flavor thanks to the spice mix that goes in it. This soup is traditionally made of fatty cuts of beef – chuck or brisket. As a result, the soup is rich and comforting....

Coleslaw is one of those foods that I used to not care much about until I made this recipe. This homemade southern-style slaw is so good that I now make it every few weeks just because I miss the taste. It’s got a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, the spices are subtle, and the crispy cabbage contrasts the creamy sauce. This simple creamy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ, grilling cookout, pulled pork sandwich and hot dog....

These baked chicken drumsticks are chicken wing killers. Figuratively speaking, of course. I can almost guarantee it that most of you, if not all, will be making these drumsticks in place of chicken wings at least on occasion. Most likely on many occasions. I know I will. And guess what I will be serving at the next Super Bowl party? That’s right, my super crispy, deep-fried-like, baked chicken drumsticks. Seeing how popular my extra crispy baked chicken wings recipe has been, I decided to try it on chicken drumsticks....

With what you can use this ranch dressing It’s super versatile too and is good as a dressing for salads as well as a dipping sauce for fried, roasted and grilled meats and vegetables. Try it with fried green tomatoes, you will love it. You can also use it as a sauce for chicken sandwiches. I’ve also had success serving it with my roasted vegetables, fried eggplant and fried green tomatoes....

Can a steak cooked on the stove have the same smoky flavor and the char that a charcoal grilled steak has? Never! Can a stove top steak be just as juicy, tender and flavorful? Absolutely! As a matter of fact, as the temperature on the stove is easier to control, it’s that much easier to consistently cook a perfect steak indoors. Picking the best meat for a stove cooked steak Pick whatever cut you like....

Pan-searing is one of the best ways to cook halibut. I love the contrast of crispy, well-browned surface and the tender, moist and flaky white flesh it creates. Similar to pan-searing chicken breasts, you want cook it quickly over a fairly high heat to get a nice crust before overcooking the fish inside. Searing halibut Halibut tastes best when pan-seared with a little bit of butter which adds to taste and flavor....

I am completely in love with this roasted turkey breast recipe and I have no doubt that you will be too after you try it out. It’s not your typical turkey breast . It’s roasted in a delicious marinade that adds great depth of flavor. If you are looking for an alternative to roasting a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, this recipe is a great option. Turkey breast is easy to over-roast and make taste dry and chalky....

I tried several curry dishes in the past but never felt like it was something I wanted to try again. It all changed when I made this Thai-style red curry with coconut cream and milk. The curry was delightfully spicy, with a touch of sweetness, plenty of savory notes and a velvety texture. I’ve paired it with many things, chicken meatballs, shrimp, and even roasted vegetables. It makes everything taste better....

There are many different ways to make stuffed peppers but this one is by far the best that I’ve ever tried. These peppers are so tender that they practically melt in you mouth. They are divine! I’ve received so many compliments for this dish that I won’t be afraid to say that these are probably some of the very best tasting stuffed peppers out there. They take a bit of work to make but trust me on this, they are totally worth it....

This paleo smoked salmon salad cake is one of my favorite dishes – it’s healthy, it’s easy to make, it’s delicious and it’s visually appealing, full of bright vibrant colors. I got the inspiration from a traditional to Russia and other Slavic countries dish, which is made inside a deep dish and which uses pickled herring in place of salmon. I think that the brightly colored salmon makes this dish so much more colorful and elegant, and so does the cake shape....