A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Learn how to grill lamb loin chops with a few helpful tips. Following these simple guidelines will give you perfect grilled lamb loin chops every single time.
A flavorful marinade turns these lamb T-bones into a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.
…Weeknight dinners call for easy recipes like meatballs and mushroom orzo. This hearty one pan meal is ready in less than an hour. You can swap out the beef for these turkey meatballs to make this meal a little bit lighter.
One pan meals are a favorite around here. Weeknights are hectic and a simple dinner that only requires one pan to wash is always appreciated.
…Honey Chipotle Salmon, ready in under 30 minutes! A little sweet, a little spicy and a LOT delicious! This sheet pan dinner is great for weeknights. One pan means quick and easy clean up. Bake as many pieces as needed, this recipe is easy to scale up or down to fit your family’s needs.
Weeknight recipes need to be quick, easy and fairly light on effort. This sheet pan salmon checks all of those boxes and is also a great meal for meal prepping.
I actually prefer cold salmon over warm, so I make a few extra pieces for tossing in salads during the week.
…Classic Italian meatballs with parmesan cheese are pure comfort food, but they aren’t exactly weeknight friendly. These easy weeknight meatballs will give you all the flavors you’re craving in a fraction of the time. Make a double batch and use them in this one pan meatballs and mushroom orzo.
A quick bake in a hot oven ensures the meatball is tender inside and nicely browned outside. Because they are baked and not fried, there are no greasy splatters to clean up. Like my Thai turkey meatballs, these are great for leftovers the next day.
…Pan seared corvina is a one pan meal that has quickly become a new favorite. This easy corvina recipe is perfect for weeknight cooking. Saffron potatoes and Portuguese linguiça round out this dish for a complete meal. Serve with crusty bread for getting every last bit of sauce on your plate.
One pan meals, like this creamy chicken pasta, are a lifesaver during the week. A handful of ingredients and one pan deliver a hearty meal with very little effort.
…Langostino risotto is a delicious special occasion dinner. Whether it is an anniversary, Valentine’s Day or a birthday, langostino recipes like this are a perfect choice for celebrating at home.
From langostino artichoke dip, to warm, buttery langostino lobster rolls, there is no shortage of recipes here for this delicate seafood.
It can take something simple and elevate it, like langostino mac and cheese.
Risotto is a great meal to serve for special occasions. It feels fancy, even though it really isn’t. When you get down to it, it’s just cheesy rice with some delicious mix-ins, like butternut squash risotto.
A few years back, I made langostino étouffé for a Mardi Gras celebration. While eating the langostinos with the rice, it occured to me that these two things pair quite nicely together.
Being a big fan of risotto, it was an obvious jump to this recipe.
As you can see below, most of the ingredients are fairly common. There isn’t anything unusual or hard to find, which makes this recipe perfect for a celebratory dinner anytime.
Before starting your langostino risotto, have everything measured and minced, ready to go. It makes the process much smoother when cooking.
I find frozen langostino tails at Trader Joe’s or Costco. If you don’t have either of those near you, ask your local fishmonger.
Sometimes, a good seafood market can order them for you, if you ask nicely.
Just look at that creamy rice. This langostino risotto will be your new favorite special occasion meal.
It also makes a great dinner on cold nights when you want something cozy and comforting.
First, heat the stock or broth in a small pot on the stove and keep it warm.
Next, melt the butter and oil together in a wide, shallow pan. Add shallots and sauté, then add rice.
Add wine and cook until it is almost absored, then add your first ladle of warm stock to the pan.
Cook, stirring frequently, until most of the stock is absorbed before adding more.
Look at the photo on the right. The grains of rice have swelled significantly and have absorbed quite a bit of stock. The rice is creamy and tender when it is done.
Finally, we’ll finish off the risotto with grated Parmesan and fold in the langostino tails.
Making risotto isn’t difficult at all. It’s just a matter of slowly stirring the rice and allowing it time to absorb the stock. It’s the perfect meal for a quiet Valentine’s Day at home or for celebrating a birthday or an anniversary.
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Langostino risotto is perfect for celebrating a special occasion or when you need a cozy meal on a cold night.
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Bourbon jalapeno chicken thighs are an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Like my rosemary lemon chicken thighs, this recipe cooks in just over 30 minutes.
The oven does most of the work here. All we have to do is make a simple marinade and let the chicken soak. The oven turns it into a crispy-skinned dinner that has a ton of flavor.
…Vegan crispy tofu noodle bowl is my new “go-to” for Meatless Mondays. Crispy, sweet and spicy tofu atop fresh Asian noodles tossed in a flavorful sauce. This bowl is also packed with herbs and vegetables which makes me feel downright virtuous.
Fresh lo mein noodles form the base of this bowl. Topped with cubes of crunchy tofu, veggies and herbs, this Asian bowl is great for meal prepping or weeknight dinner.
…Porcini crusted beef tenderloin roast is the perfect Christmas dinner. Serve with roasted vegetables or melting potatoes for a delicious and elegant meal.
Dried porcini mushrooms ground into a powder dust the outside of the tenderloin, enhancing the flavor of this delicate cut of meat.
…Taco-stuffed Hubbard squash is hearty, healthy and flavorful. Loaded with a chili and cumin seasoned filling, it is a delicious twist on taco night and one of my favorite Hubbard squash recipes.
Stuffed Hubbard squash is a great make-ahead meal and there are many variations to suit nearly every diet – from vegan or vegetarian to meat-filled like this one.
Small Hubbard squash roughly the size of a large acorn squash are the perfect size for this recipe.
Taco Tuesday gets a fall makeover with this gluten-free stuffed squash recipe. Like most people, we are fans of pretty much anything related to tacos. Last year, I made pumpkin tacos and they were gone in a flash.
This time, I’m changing it up with something a little different. I’ve chosen small Hubbard squash to fill, but if they are unavailable, substitute with acorn.
For another stuffed Hubbard squash recipe, try this pork, apple and wild rice-stuffed version.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
This taco-stuffed Hubbard squash is easily made vegetarian by omitting the ground turkey. The filling is hearty enough to stand on its own and provides plenty of protein for vegetarian eaters.
The first thing we need to do is prepare the squash. To do this, cut them in half and scoop out the seeds. Save them to make roasted Hubbard squash seeds for a delicious snack.
Drizzle with olive oil and season the inside with salt and pepper. Roast cut side down to ensure beautiful, caramelized edges.
While the squash is in the oven, make the filling. Brown the ground turkey with the taco seasonings, then add onions and tomatoes.
Add cooked brown rice, corn and canned black beans to the pan to finish the filling.
Fill cooked squash halves and return to the oven. To finish, top with cheese and chopped cilantro.
I really hope you love this recipe. If you make it, snap a pic and share it with me either in the Fabulous Foodie Friends Facebook group or on Instagram by tagging @pookspantry and using hashtag #pookspantry.
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Taco-stuffed Hubbard squash is a delicious and healthy twist on taco night.
You can use one larger Hubbard squash and simply cut each half in half after roasting, to serve 4.
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