Category: Weeknight Dinners

Midnight Shrimp Scampi

Tiger Prawns, Sambal, Lime, Cilantro, Garlic Butter Sauce

I call this “Midnight” Shrimp Scampi because it comes together in 10 minutes, is light enough for a late night snack, and filling enough to call dinner. Garlic, butter, Indonesian hot sauce and lime create the perfect balance. Mop up the sauce with some crusty bread, wash it down with a couple of ice cold beers, and you’ve got yourself a spectacular treat – or a late night snack…
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Steak au Poivre with Apple Brandy Pink Peppercorn Sauce

You’re about to take your steak to a whole other level.

Steak is expensive – Make the most of it with these showstopping ingredients…

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Roasted Red-Pepper and Tomato Basil Soup

Plus the Secret to Perfect Grilled Cheese. It doesn’t get any better than this, people.

This recipe is a riff on classic tomato soup, but the addition of fresh basil and roasted red-peppers bring it a superior depth and a fresh, vegetal brightness that truly elevates this dish to the next level. 

Serve with grilled cheese (pictured), in a bread bowl, with a rustic hunk of French bread – or just by itself.

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Spicy Fish Chowder

When I was in high school, I had a best friend whose family always treated me as if I were one of their own.  They were always so generous with me.  I remember one time specifically when we went to a high-end seafood restaurant in Boston called “The Four Seasons” – it couldn’t have been cheap.  Here, I had my first experience with a truly amazing fish chowder.  I can still remember how it tasted.  Over the years, I’ve worked on recreating this dish and I feel that finally I’ve come up with something worthy of sharing here.  Enjoy!
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Pesto with Penne and Grilled Chicken

Finally, the Pesto Pasta of My Dreams. Assembling this pasta has three steps, all of which are super easy.

(1) Make Pesto (2) Marinate and Grill Chicken (3) Cook Pasta According to Package Directions

Serve with Killer Garlic Bread and Grilled or roasted asparagus. Enjoy.

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