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Linguine con le Vongolé (Linguine with Clams)

This Italian classic is simple and delicious. It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight and elegant enough for a special dinner for two.

It is satisfying and filling, yet light on both the wallet and the stomach. Also, it’s guaranteed to keep the vampires away for a millennia or so. What’s not to love?

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Posted on September 23, 2024March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Italian, Old World, Pasta, Seafood, Weeknight Dinners4 Comments

Chicken Saltimbocca

Rustic and timeless, this recipe is made savory with prosciutto and woodsy with sage, and is perfect for a fall weeknight dinner (or any weeknight dinner, for that matter). Less than an hour, start to finish.

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Posted on September 15, 2024March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Italian, Mediterranean, Old World, Pasta, Recipes, Weeknight DinnersTagged Chicken, dinner, fall-dinner, food, recipe, Recipes, sage, saltimbocca. 1 Comment

Truly Crispy Buffalo (And Other) Wings

The secret to truly crispy, restaurant-style buffalo wings lies in one simple, surprising ingredient.

Simple, delicious and classic – these wings are perfect for your next backyard party, gameday, or just for fun.

Wash them down with an ice cold IPA poured into a frosted glass if you’ve got one. Serve with bleu cheese dressing (recipe included) and veggie sticks.

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Posted on September 3, 2024September 14, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, New World, Recipes, Rubs and Sauces, Weeknight DinnersTagged bar food, bleu cheese dip, bleu cheese dressing, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Wings, Buffalo Wings Recipe, Chicken Wings, hot wings, hot wings recipe. 2 Comments

Adobo Chili & Honey-Lime Chicken Thighs

Cut by lime and fragrant with cilantro, these smoky, fiery chicken thighs are amazing no matter how you serve them – on a toasted brioche bun, in taco form with pickled red onions, or just by themselves.

Continue reading “Adobo Chili & Honey-Lime Chicken Thighs” →

Posted on July 23, 2024March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, Inspiration, Latin, New World, On the Grill, Recipes, Weeknight DinnersTagged adobo chicken thighs, grilled chicken tacos, grilled chicken thighs, grilling. 1 Comment

Classic Chicken Marsala

This classic American-Italian Dish is comfort food at it’s best. Crank up the Pavarotti, uncork a bottle of wine, and prepare yourself for a meal that will challenge the best New York Italian hole-in-the-wall joint any day.

Best part? Easy: 30 minutes start to finish.

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Posted on February 27, 2024March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Italian, New World, Old World, One Pot Wonders, Pasta, Recipes, Weeknight Dinners1 Comment

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Category: Weeknight Dinners

Linguine con le Vongolé (Linguine with Clams)

This Italian classic is simple and delicious. It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight and elegant enough for a special dinner for two.

It is satisfying and filling, yet light on both the wallet and the stomach. Also, it’s guaranteed to keep the vampires away for a millennia or so. What’s not to love?

Chicken Saltimbocca

Rustic and timeless, this recipe is made savory with prosciutto and woodsy with sage, and is perfect for a fall weeknight dinner (or any weeknight dinner, for that matter). Less than an hour, start to finish.

Truly Crispy Buffalo (And Other) Wings

The secret to truly crispy, restaurant-style buffalo wings lies in one simple, surprising ingredient.

Simple, delicious and classic – these wings are perfect for your next backyard party, gameday, or just for fun.

Wash them down with an ice cold IPA poured into a frosted glass if you’ve got one. Serve with bleu cheese dressing (recipe included) and veggie sticks.

Adobo Chili & Honey-Lime Chicken Thighs

Cut by lime and fragrant with cilantro, these smoky, fiery chicken thighs are amazing no matter how you serve them – on a toasted brioche bun, in taco form with pickled red onions, or just by themselves.

Classic Chicken Marsala

This classic American-Italian Dish is comfort food at it’s best. Crank up the Pavarotti, uncork a bottle of wine, and prepare yourself for a meal that will challenge the best New York Italian hole-in-the-wall joint any day.

Best part? Easy: 30 minutes start to finish.

Featured Dinner

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.

4 minute read

Gear

Here Are The Best Chef’s Aprons You Can Buy This Winter

Aprons – even expensive ones – are still cheaper than clothes. Here are the best aprons money can buy in 2025 for all your Fall cooking adventures.

4 minute read

Morning Coffee Read

The Truth About MSG

MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) has gotten a bad rap for decades, but the question remains: is it really as bad for you as everyone thinks?

15 minute read

Quick Read

Steak au Poivre with Apple Brandy Pink Peppercorn Sauce

Using Pink Peppercorns elevates this dish by contributing a fruity, floral depth while Himalayan Pink Salt provides a minerality which perfectly complements any cut of beef.

3 minute read