Sweet Asian Chili Chicken w Pea Studded Couscous by Smokinhotchef

Asian chili sauce makes an excellent marinade for just about any meat. Here, along with a couple of other simple seasonings bring these chicken wing 'dings' to the top of the dinner requests, especially with the children.

Cheesy Whole Wheat Rotini Bake w/ Spinach by Smokinhotchef

This is a wholesome southern style dish rich on satisfaction with a measure less fat than traditional mac and cheese. My daughter Genesis loves it and I don't mind giving her seconds. Granted, I have a full on Southern Style Macaroni and Cheese, but I save that recipe for special occasions and family gatherings where we can share the…

Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner on Pumpernickel w/ Roasted Red Peppers by Smokinhotchef

In the business that is keeping our families excited for meal time and with time constraints of the essence, we as meal planners must digress! or NOT! This recipe contains everyday ingredients, but put together in a way that will get the credit you…

Lotta Cheese Cheese Burger by Patti Fisher

We got a complaint from some friends that when they go out for burgers the meat is paper thin and the cheese, if you can find any, is tasteless. We had no choice but to say “See you tomorrow, come hungry!” Everyone was happily stuffed and knew they were eating a cheese burger. They may be back again tomorrow. Not only was there 2…

Sesame Ginger Chicken w/ Carrots and Jasmine Rice by Smokinhotchef

In a word Schwing! This is another installment of my take on Chinese take-out fare at home. Loads of flavor and a virtual playground for the taste-buds. Caution: DO try this at home!!! Crowd pleasing on a budget's and your family won't believe it's homemade!

Smokinhot's Bistro Style Steak Sandwich by Smokinhotchef

I love sandwiches. This recipe is a 3 course meal including soup all in one. Fresh mushrooms and onions make for super awesome steak accompaniments, while the potatoes and sliced pumpernickel provide the starch and complete the picture. French onion soup brings the whole ensemble together. Bursting with flavor and not skinny on…

Sofrito by Diana is the "Latina In The Cocina"

seasoning sauce that is the foundation of all Puerto Rican cooking

Honey Mustard Chicken Drummies by Patti Fisher

We got a call this week from friends excited to be taking their two adorable kids to the New Year’s parade. Of course, tailgating was a must and they wanted an easy and kid friendly recipe. They asked what the best sides would be and Ken said napkins…lots and lots of napkins. Patti came up with a barbecue sauce recipe with the help…

Easy Peasy Hawaiian Kalua Pork by Justine

Bring the islands into your home with this simple recipe!

Cheesy n' Crispy Shepard's Casserole by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a homage to the classic Shepard's Pie. A shower of cheddar cheese compliments the crisp crunchiness of tater tots that replace the traditional mashed potatoes. Crushed sour cream and onion potato chips add the starchy thickness to the filling. This one dish,three course meal goes scandeliciously with a simple green…

Crusty Fried Salmon Planks by Smokinhotchef

Growing up, my mom would often create recipes from different types of canned fish for breakfast. She was a master at preparing the meal complete with homemade biscuits( if we didn't have bread for toast), prepping our school clothes, ironing our dad's, and managing to get herself ready and out the door by 6:30 am. Aside from being…

Tantalizing Thai Grilled Chicken by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is full of amazing flavor components and can stand alone even at a dinner party! lots of cilantro and hints of fish and oyster sauces help to bring the effect full circle. Grilling this chicken really sends it over the top. I came up with a pasta to go with this chicken and together it's pure bliss, but feel free to mix…

Cheesy Ham Divan by Patti Fisher

We love ham for holiday dinners…and sometimes we make them just to use in casseroles and sandwiches. Being the Pacific Living Outdoor Oven has a smoke box we can add extra smoky goodness to our ham dishes and all the great recipes for the leftovers. Patti loves casseroles using leftovers because she can add all kinds of veggies and…

Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken with Blackberries by Tracy Wilson

New Mexican Red Chile Chicken by John Spottiswood

This recipe is very similar to the Southwestern Green Chile chicken I posted, but uses flavorful dried New Mexico chiles instead of fresh green chiles. Personally, I liked this version slightly better, but it was close. A mix of the two is ideal. I found ground New Mexican chile at the Safeway near us in part of the spice section…