MASHED POTATOES
For me, there’s nothing like a piping hot side of mashed potatoes. But, when I’m making mashed potatoes I love to indulge so prepare yourself for some butter! That said, there’s nothing crazy hard about mashed potatoes and typically it’s used as the perfect side dish for something saucy! So, get mashing.
MAMA’S CRANBERRY SAUCE
I believe this recipe is superior because well, it’s my Mama’s! Cranberry sauce is so controversial over the holidays but this will convert you I promise! Homemade is always better.
BUFFALO CHICKEN TORTILLA SALAD
Buffalo-anything and I’m in. When you need to grab and go or find quick meals for busy days, this dish will come to the rescue.
TURKEY COCONUT CURRY
Curries are my go-tos in the Winter, I don’t know why but it’s all I crave. When ordering Thai or Indian dishes, I marvel at the flavors and always wanted to figure out how to recreate that intensity.
SPICY LOBSTER PASTA
Inspired by two pastas I ate this summer at Il Pirate and Il San Pietro… In this dish, you’ll elevate the pasta and the lobster with simple and fresh flavors… as the Italians do.
THE NEW YORK CITY BODEGA CHOPPED SALAD
Why is this called the Bodega Chopped Salad? Well first things first, it’s chopped. Like, really chopped. So, if you’re not from the tristate area, a bodega is a glorified convenience store. But, when I tell you a lot of them put out some of the best food in the city, I’m not lying.
SALSA VERDE WITH A SIDE OF STRIP STEAK
Let’s first talk about the fact that you can use salsa verde on SO MANY THINGS. Tomatillos make this dish so you need to know all the things about them before you dive in.
POKE BOWLS
Sushi as an art has such specific technique, that I thought I’d start with something a little more simple in terms of preparation, which is why I started with Poke.
PEA AND POTATO SOUP
Green Valley canned peas are picked, canned in water, at their freshest. So, give it a try before you comment. Also it makes the dish that much easier (and quicker) to prepare. Don’t forget to rinse the peas before use.
SOY MARINATED STEAK AND RICE BOWL
The skirt steak MAKES this dish because the thinness of the meat allows for it to really sear and even creates a nice crisp. The marinade is 4 ingredients but so flavorful and works as a create sauce as well.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & POTATO SOUP
The perfect thing to warm you up on a winter day… or your meal for 3 days after getting all 4 wisdom teeth removed, who really knows… either way, it is DELICIOUS!
CHICKEN TENDERS - 4 WAYS
Air or deep fried, baked with and without a rack, what’s the best way to cook a chicken tender? BP got you covered!
PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH ROASTED LEEKS AND SCALLOPED POTATOES
Cooked in under 10 minutes - pan-seared salmon with roasted parmesan leeks and my healthy version of “scalloped” potatoes that are both soft and crispy!
MISO PEANUT BUTTER NOODLES
This dish is my take on pad thai - comforting, rich, with a side of veggies.
MISO PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN WITH COCONUT RICE
This dish is currently on rotation in my home - chicken and rice, what’s not to like?! The added umami flavor profile from the miso and PB is out of this world.
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN
As a child, my dad’s girlfriend used to make this tenderloin for dinner. Let’s be honest: when pork is called pork, almost everyone is timid. When it is called bacon or carnitas, suddenly we’re all on board. The flavor of this dish is super approachable and family-friendly.