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Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce — Make it as spicy as you wish with some Sriracha, but don't forget the limes and crushed peanuts.

Food Meat Dinner Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

I love how the Thai Pork cooks all day and makes for a quick easy meal at the end of the day. The sauce is a must to finish this dish out.

Shawarma Rice Bowl — We used some leftover Rib Roast for this Shawarma Rice bowl and this could not have been better. This recipe can not only be worldly... but also versatile and flavorful.

Shawarma Rice Bowl

I'm the farthest away from the Middle East you can get. But that is why I welcome finding great flavors that can help me learn new things and culture.

Yellow Rice — When this rice is cooking the whole house smells of a different world. When you taste Yellow Rice, you can appreciate generations of wonderful people and their heritage.

Yellow Rice

This is amazing and different way to enjoy rice. It is so aromatic and flavorful from the saffron and turmeric. Fantastic base for your Shawarma Rice Bowl.

Popovers — The late, great architect Frank Gehry might have gotten inspiration for some of his buildings eating these Popovers.

Popovers

The wife is the queen of the popovers. They are amazing every time! Who needs dinner rolls?

Chicken, Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto — This version of the risotto I substituted some leftover crab for chicken and made it a crab risotto. Then to top it off I drizzled some truffle oil.

Food Poultry Pasta Dinner

Chicken, Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

Once we were traveling for a dog show and staying at a Airbnb. We were looking for a one pot, easy meal and BBC Food delivered. We still make this risotto or variations of it today... it's always elegantly simple.

Basic Deviled Eggs — An afternoon snack of Deviled Eggs. No reason to wait for a party. Every afternoon is a party at my house... Not really, but I can pretend.

Basic Deviled Eggs

This is the basic recipe for the classic deviled egg. From this point forward, skies the limit on what you can do with them. Get creative and have fun.

Pickle Wrap Dip — Give it a chance at your next gathering or holiday. This concoction of creamy, beefy and briny nourishment will become your favorite too.

Pickle Wrap Dip

There are a few comfort foods that are necessary during the holidays. One of my favorite dips on the appetizer table is Pickle Wrap Dip and some club crackers.

Rib Roast — Vegan or vegetarians should close there eyes or turn away. Tofu this ain't. It's 5 pounds of rare meat goodness.

Food Meat Dinner

Rib Roast

The holidays at the in-laws always meant I would get Joe's prime rib. Sadly Joe is no longer here, but his legacy and tradition lives on... Jimidiah says thanks Joe!

Horseradish Sauce — A little of this Horseradish Sauce on the side of a Rib Roast for dipping or a little drizzle over a leftover Rib Roast sandwich is what I assume heaven is like.

Food Sauces and Seasonings

Horseradish Sauce

It's rare that I would put a little something on a Rib Roast, but this Horseradish Sauce brings out another level. Another use... also fantastic on leftover Rib Roast sandwiches.

Spaghetti Squash — Perfectly roasted Spaghetti Squash waiting for a red sauce... hmmm, I've never made with a white sauce. Idea for next time.

Food Fruit and Vegetable Dinner

Spaghetti Squash

This fruit is truly amazing... with a pasta like texture and feel. In the fall and winter it is a delicious and unique change from pasta. Buy a few and keep in a cool and dark place... they will keep for months.

Muffuletta Sandwich — By far... my number one sandwich. Cubans or a Reuben are up there. But, nothing can compare to this. I love the flavors and culture immigrants give to america. Thank you Sicily for this amazing masterpiece.

Muffuletta Sandwich

Yea... sure, you can go to New Orleans and get a touristy sandwich at the Central Grocery in the French Quarter. But it won't be a true Muffuletta Sandwich until you make it from scratch!

Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry — This curry not only looks good, but it is good for you. Served with some naan it's a perfect weeknight meal.

Food Fruit and Vegetable Dinner

Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry

One of my favorite curries to make. A hearty and healthy meal, when you want to take a break from meat proteins.