Blogs & Recipes

Creamy mushroom risotto served in a brown ceramic bowl, topped with sautéed mushrooms and fresh parsley, on a white plate with a speckled background.

Roasted Mushroom and Garlic Risotto

A creamy and comforting dish filled with richness and bursting with umami, or savoriness. Risotto may take a bit of effort to make, but it is well worth it. This is a great dish for a side or even a main course of a meal. Vegetarian friendly.

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Baked dish featuring creamy mashed potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese and garnished with fresh parsley, served in a glass baking dish on a white cutting board.

Cottage Pie

Here is a classic English dish that will fill your house with a savory sweetness and that fills me with nostalgia. This hearty dish is sure to please the whole family. The difference between cottage pie and shepherd’s pie is the meat. Shepard’s pie utilizes ground lamb, while cottage pie uses beef.

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Baked sweet potato fries served on a white plate with a dipping sauce in a bowl, set against a textured granite countertop.

Savory Sweet Potato Fries

Serves: 4

A great side to a meal or just a snack themselves, sweet potato fries are fast becoming a fan favorite for many people. With this version we are going savory but they can be made sweet as well with different spices. ~Paul

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Delicious shrimp risotto served on a white plate, garnished with green onions, featuring a mix of rice, tomatoes, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for seafood lovers and a great addition to any dinner recipe collection.

Jambalaya

Serves: 6-8

We’ve all heard growing up that America is a melting pot of cultures, and nowhere is that truer than in the truly American cuisine that is Cajun and Creole cooking. Jambalaya is a prime example of this melting pot. With the influences of the French Canadians who settled in Louisiana, the Spanish, Native Americans, and African Americans all adding their culture influences into this dish through either the ingredients and/or the cooking style, this is a true American classic that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

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Bowl of bibimbap featuring sautéed beef, a fried egg with a runny yolk, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and fresh lettuce on a bed of rice, garnished with sesame seeds.

Bibimbap

Serves: 4

If you want a flavorful experience that’s bursting with various seasonings, textures, and spices, then bibimbap is a dish you need to try. Traditionally, bibimbap is the Korean version of a leftover meal where you combine various things in your fridge to make a quick and cheap meal. This is a go-to dish that I make for family and friends. It’s guaranteed to make everyone speechless while eating it and wishing there were seconds.

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