Hot Smoked Salmon

    Hot Smoked Salmon

    This hot smoked salmon recipe uses a stovetop smoker to gently smoke the salmon with alder wood, which gives it a rich delicate flavor.
    Breakfast Salad with Egg

    Breakfast Salad with Egg

    This super simple breakfast salad recipe is a good solution to getting a serving or two of veggies in as the day starts. This recipe uses one egg, cooked anyway, served over a bed of lettuce and reheated leftover vegetables to create a healthy breakfast.
    Lamb Ragù

    Lamb Ragu

    This lamb ragù recipe is a twist on the original that has a touch of smoky flavor from the cumin and smoked paprika, freshness from mint, and a bit of creaminess from feta.
    A Perfect Manhattan

    A Perfect Manhattan

    The Perfect Manhattan cocktail gets its name from the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth in it. It’s also no surprise that a drink recipe named after Manhattan would have a variation that calls itself perfect.
    Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe

    Cranberry Apple Crisp

    Tart cranberries, crisp apples, and a hint of orange come together to make this delicious Cranberry Apple Crisp recipe.

    Blood and Sand Cocktail

    Blood and Sand Cocktail

    The Blood and Sand Cocktail is a classic scotch cocktail recipe named after the Rudolph Valentino movie about a bullfighter from the 1920s.

    Onion Dip

    Onion Dip Two Ways

    Our two tasty onion dip recipes work for whatever mood you’re in. The healthier version substitutes Greek yogurt for the mayo and sour cream in the more traditional recipe.

    Shakshuka recipe

    Shakshuka

    Shakshuka is a popular breakfast dish in the Middle East that gently poaches eggs in a slightly spicy tomato sauce topped with feta and parsley.
    Spanish Rice

    Spanish Rice

    Making Spanish rice from scratch is easy to do, tastes better, and is a lot healthier than buying a mix full of words you can’t pronounce. This Spanish rice recipe gets its flavors from a few simple spices and sautéing the vegetables at the start.
    Turkey Tacos

    Turkey Tacos

    Turkey tacos are one of our favorite weeknight meals. With this recipe they’re simple to make, healthy, and make great leftovers.
    Classic Smoked Salmon Dip

    Classic Smoked Salmon Dip

    With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this smoked salmon dip recipe hits all the right notes in this classic appetizer.
    Chocolate Beet Cake

    Making Friends or Enemies with Chocolate Beet Cake

    I make chocolate beet cake for every “bring a dish to share event.” But I don’t bring it because it’s a crowd pleaser, I bring it because it’s not. This cake causes adult humans to lose all sense of public decency.

    Homemade Sour Mix Recipe

    Fresh Homemade Sour Mix

    This sour mix recipe is simple to make, keeps for several weeks, and is a fantastic foundation for margaritas, sours, daiquiris, and other cocktails that use fresh citrus juice and sugar. It’s also infinitely customizable to your tastes and the drinks being served.
    Andouille Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Hash

    Andouille Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Hash

    This hash recipe combines crispy potatoes with slightly spicy sausage and a bit of sweetness from the well-caramelized onions and red peppers to balance everything out. The fried egg on top, especially with a creamy soft yolk, brings the flavors together.
    Simple Italian Risotto

    Simple Italian Risotto

    Risotto is one of the recipes that every cook needs to know. The technique for making risotto becomes easier with practice, and the simplicity of just a few ingredients that turn into a creamy, soothing texture make this risotto recipe a perfect weeknight dish.
    Smoked Buffalo Chuck Roast

    Mesquite Smoked Buffalo Chuck Roast

    With a nice smoke ring and a soft juicy texture, this buffalo chuck roast is delicious on its own or as the starting point for a week of amazing smoked buffalo sandwiches.
    Easy, Everyday Chili

    Easy, Everyday Chili

    Easy, everyday chili is a simple chili recipe designed to be something you can throw together with a few simple items. It’s the type of chili that works well when you’ve been on the run all day, it’s cold outside, and all you want to do is curl up and have something that tastes great and fills you up.
    Wild Rice with Sautéed Peppers

    Wild Rice with Sautéed Peppers

    With an earthy Northwoods flavor, wild rice is a unique and underappreciated ingredient. This wild rice recipe uses chicken stock, bacon, and sauteed peppers to add interesting flavors and textures to the dish.