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Boneless Buffalo Wings

When I was in college in Amherst, MA there was this bar called “The Hangar” that was famous for it’s boneless Buffalo “wings” – which of course are really chicken tenders tossed in Buffalo sauce. But man, they were addictive.

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Posted on February 15, 2025February 20, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Cuisine, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, New England, New World, RecipesTagged boneless buffalo wings, buffalo chicken strips, homemade blue cheese dressing, homemade boneless buffalo wings, homemade boneless buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing, homemade buffalo chicken strips, homemade buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing, homemade ranch dressing. Leave a comment

Thai Green Coconut Curry

Cut by lime and fragrant with cilantro, this bright vegetal curry comes together in around 30 minutes. The subtle sweetness of the coconut, bamboo, and sugar snap peas is balanced by fiery green peppers and the deep umami of fish sauce and white miso.

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Posted on February 10, 2025March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Asian, Chicken, Complete Meals, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, One Pot Wonders, Recipes, Soups and Stews, Weeknight DinnersTagged green coconut curry, green curry, thai green coconut curry, thai green coconut curry recipe, thai green coconut curry with serrano peppers recipe, weeknight green curry, weeknight green curry recipe. 1 Comment

4 Romantic Dinner Ideas (Plus a Dessert!) that say “I Love You” this Valentines Day

Cooking for other people is a great way to express your love for them any time of year, but these dinners are something truly special. And if for whatever reason you’re alone this Valentines Day this year, make one of these for a platonic friend, or even just for yourself – you’re worth it.

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Posted on February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, RecipesTagged Romantic Dinner Ideas, Valentines Day Dinner, Valentines Day Dinner Ideas, Valentines Day Gourmet Dinners, Valentines Day Recipes. Leave a comment

Ode to the Microwave Breakfast Sandwich

Look – not everything on this blog is designed to be haut cuisine. Some things – like this Microwave Breakfast Sandwich – are just practical. And delicious.

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Posted on February 3, 2025February 17, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Cuisine, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, RecipesTagged breakfast sandwich, homemade breakfast sandwich, microwave breakfast sandwich, microwaved breakfast sandwich, quick breakfast sandwich. Leave a comment

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

This is perfect weeknight comfort food – savory, thinly sliced steak, caramelized onions, sweet bell peppers and umami-packed mushrooms, all stuffed into a soft hoagie roll. Pair it with a crisp lager or IPA. Ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Posted on January 27, 2025March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Beef and Lamb, Complete Meals, Cuisine, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, New World, Recipes, Weeknight DinnersTagged how to make a philly cheesesteak at home, how to make philly cheesesteaks at home, Philadelphia cheesesteak, philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich, philly cheesesteak recipe, philly cheesesteak sandwich, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, philly cheesesteaks, steak and cheese sandwich. Leave a comment

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Hi! My name is Jim. I'm so glad you found your way to my blog!

I'm an avid cook, recipe developer and culinary enthusiast. At the end of the day though, I'm just a regular guy who loves cooking, eating, and sharing a fantastic meal with others.

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