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Cajun Jambalaya

Today is Mardi Gras, which means it’s time for some Cajun Jambalaya! The observant chef will notice that this dish bears a striking resemblance to paella, but somewhat simpler and with different ingredients.

Posted on February 24, 2025March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, New World, One Pot Wonders, Seafood, Weeknight DinnersTagged cajun, jambalaya, mardi gras, mardi gras recipes, shrove tuesday. Leave a comment

Honey Lime & Adobo Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jalapeño Cilantro Chimichurri

The majority of this meal can be prepped a day in advance – and the prep time is less than 30 minutes – so put it together the night before for a perfectly delicious midweek pick-me-up the next day.

Serve with cilantro-lime rice, sliced avocado, and a grilled veg and you’ve got yourself dinner.

Continue reading “Honey Lime & Adobo Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jalapeño Cilantro Chimichurri” →

Posted on February 18, 2025March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Latin, New World, On the Grill, Pork, Recipes, Weeknight DinnersTagged chimichurri pork, grilled pork tenderloin with chimichurri sauce, Honey Lime & Adobo Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jalapeño Cilantro Chimichurri, jalapeno chimichurri sauce, pork tenderloin with chimichurri sauce. 1 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.

Continue reading “Thai Green Coconut Curry” →

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

Seafood Fra Diavolo (Arrabbiata Sauce)

Photo Credit: Lucas Scott Wright

This delicious, spicy pasta dish comes together in no time, making it a perfect weeknight meal. It can be as simple or as decadent as you like – it really only needs one type of seafood, but this recipe includes calamari, lobster, and shrimp.

Continue reading “Seafood Fra Diavolo (Arrabbiata Sauce)” →

Posted on January 29, 2025March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Cuisine, Dinner Tonight, Inspiration, Italian, One Pot Wonders, Seafood, Weeknight DinnersTagged frutti di mare, frutti di mare with frozen seafood, seafood arrabbiata recipe, seafood fra diavolo, seafood seafood arrabbiata, shrimp arrabbiata, shrimp fra diavolo, spicy italian seafood pasta. 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.

Continue reading “Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches” →

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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Category: Weeknight Dinners

Cajun Jambalaya

Today is Mardi Gras, which means it’s time for some Cajun Jambalaya! The observant chef will notice that this dish bears a striking resemblance to paella, but somewhat simpler and with different ingredients.

Honey Lime & Adobo Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jalapeño Cilantro Chimichurri

The majority of this meal can be prepped a day in advance – and the prep time is less than 30 minutes – so put it together the night before for a perfectly delicious midweek pick-me-up the next day.

Serve with cilantro-lime rice, sliced avocado, and a grilled veg and you’ve got yourself dinner.

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.

Seafood Fra Diavolo (Arrabbiata Sauce)

Photo Credit: Lucas Scott Wright

This delicious, spicy pasta dish comes together in no time, making it a perfect weeknight meal. It can be as simple or as decadent as you like – it really only needs one type of seafood, but this recipe includes calamari, lobster, and shrimp.

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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Roasted Salmon with Mustard, Miso & Brown Sugar

This simple but delicious weeknight dinner takes around 30 minutes to make, but feels luxurious enough for a weekend. Pair it with some roasted asparagus (which you can do on the same sheet pan if you like), and rice pilaf.

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