I believe that steak side dishes should taste just as amazing as the main course. From a lemony arugula salad to a creamy root vegetable mash, these are the sides I come back to time and again, and they never miss! Whenever I’m planning a dinner with pan-seared ribeye steak, filet mignon, or grilled ribeye … Read more
Small, everyday choices add up – you can’t guarantee a healthy brain or fully protect against age-related conditions but the right diet and lifestyle choices can help you perform at your best. Too much caffeine Moderate caffeine can have cognitive benefits but too much may trigger anxiety, restlessness and sleep disruption, all of which can … Read more
Irish coffee made with strong black coffee, whiskey, brown sugar, and whipping cream beaten to soft peaks. The cream floats on top. You drink the coffee through it. I had my first Irish coffee at a hotel bar in Limerick on a Tuesday afternoon when it was raining, which in Limerick means it was … Read more
This Southwest Chicken Salad combines lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs to create a high protein meal with bold, vibrant flavor. Creating salads that are both satisfying and full of flavor has always been a focus in my kitchen, especially when they need to work as a complete meal. After testing several variations, this combination … Read more
Italian grilled cheese with feta, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes on oat nut bread. Two cheeses, golden and crispy, with a sweet-tangy tomato layer inside. Most grilled cheese sandwiches are one cheese between two slices of bread. This one uses two cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes and tastes like a meal, not a snack. Oat … Read more
sidecar – smitten kitchen Skip to content If there’s anything that’s been consistent about this site in its near-20 years of beaming (babbling?) hypertext to servers and back to you, it’s that I’m very bossy when I get into something new, especially cocktails. When I fell in love with Porch Swings, I wanted you to … Read more
Memorial Day Recipes for the Potluck and Grill-Out I have a few rules for Memorial Day potluck and cookout recipes: they should be easy to share, easy to transport, and good enough that everyone asks you for the recipe. These dishes all fit the bill! Email Me the Recipe! Please enable JavaScript in your browser … Read more
Need something easy and flavorful for dinner this week? This Greek Chicken is IT. I use my favorite yogurt marinade to make budget-friendly chicken pieces extra juicy and tender, with lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley adding bright, Greek-inspired flavor throughout. The oven does most of the work, roasting the chicken until the edges are golden … Read more
Grilled mackerel with Mauritian rasson soup, a coconut broth spiced with turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili. Served over rice with crispy-skinned fish and fresh cilantro. Mackerel is an underrated fish. It is oily, flavourful, and cheap, and it grills better than most white fish because it does not fall apart. Three fillets brushed with … Read more
Kashmiri dum aloo with potatoes fried in mustard oil, then simmered in a yoghurt sauce spiced with red chili, ginger, aniseed, cumin, cloves, and garam masala. I ate dum aloo for the first time at a wedding in Srinagar. The potatoes arrived in a thick, red-orange gravy, and I could not tell what made … Read more