Don’t get me wrong, the traditional tacos I had growing up hold a special place in my heart…especially when they’re done well. To this day, I still remember the traditional tacos my first girlfriend’s mom used to make. They were fantastic…those were traditional tacos done right! To this day, I don’t know exactly what she…
Main Course Recipes
The main event. These are the recipes at the center of the meal — proteins, pastas, one-pot dishes, and everything else that answers the question "so what are we having tonight?" Built for one or two, every one of them.
TACO TUESDAY:
Sausage Peppers and Onions
Whether serving this Italian favorite on a plate or making a sandwich, this Sausage, Peppers and Onions recipe can get a great meal on the table in no time flat! Super economical and filling too! Whether serving this Italian favorite on a plate or making a sandwich, this Sausage, Peppers and Onions recipe can get…
Italian Chopped Salad
I love Italian Chopped Salads! There is something about them that is so substantial and satisfying. Just makes me happy!! Several years ago, a friend of mine and I would frequently head to this old school Italian joint, Antonio’s Pizzeria, in our neighborhood to get an Italian Chopped Salad. Actually, we would always order the Italian…
Chicken and Artichokes
My Mom’s Chicken and Artichokes ranks right near the top of my most favorite meals as a kid. As soon as she got out the 1980’s dark brown West Bend Electric Skillet with the cream-colored top, I knew the Fucci family was in store for most likely one of two dishes: Chop Suey or Chicken…
Buffalo Chicken Wings
I am the luckiest uncle in the World because I have the coolest niece and nephew in the World. Now, I don’t want to make this a competition, but they are the coolest. 😉 Every time I head to Atlanta, I get to hang out with them and that makes this Uncle Bear (as I’m…
Indoor BBQ Chicken Grill
I have been traveling a bit this winter and my adventures have taken me to places where the temperature has dropped to almost single digits. One word: Brrrrrr. Truth be told, though, I love stepping outside the comforts of home and the not-so-chilly 72°F weather we have here in LA in December and January (and…
Pan-Seared Scallops over Pasta in a Lemon-White Wine Sauce
Seared Scallops. Mmmmm….let me just drift off for a bit thinking about Seared Scallops for a moment. I love them so much that they undoubtedly rank on the top of my favorite foods list, in a constant battle for the top spot with Chilean Seabass, steamed Crab legs and that incredible bowl of Mussels I…
Perfectly Brined Roasted Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays ever…because it usually means a ton a family and friends getting together and, well, that just makes me happy! It is also a time to experiment in the kitchen a little bit. I don’t know what it is, but I always feel the need to try out…
Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken
Sometimes, certain dishes seem intimidating to make. I think roasted chicken is one of those things. If you’ve never cooked a whole chicken before, you just don’t know where to begin. How do I season it? How long do I cook it? What do I do with the bird when I take it out of…
Ree Drummond’s Perfect Pot Roast
We kick off October with a new series at Tiny Kitchen Big Taste! This month is all about Recipe Remixes. Just like a singer would cover a great song, we’re covering some of the most popular, best tasting recipes out there. We start off the month with a recipe from one of my most favorite…
Dad’s Award Winning Chili
It’s a little overcast here in LA as I write this and, well, it gives me hope that Fall is in the air. It officially starts this Friday…and it is hands-down my most favorite season of the year. There is something about the cool, crisp air that just elicits great memories for me. Plus, with…
Bacon Blistered Shrimp and Green Beans
Not to be confused with the mid-sized car from the Ford Motor Company, Fusion in the food world generally refers to the mixing of culinary traditions, whether ingredients or techniques, that are unique to specific cultures. It sounds fancy, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, one of the most notable examples of fusion…