Modern Comfort Food
Curried Chicken Tostadas with Pickled Onions is one of our favorite summer dinners. I start this by braising Spicemode Golden Curry seasoned chicken thighs with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, and chicken stock. Then, I shred the chicken and served it on crispy baked tortillas …
Italian Chicken Cobb Salad is one of our favorite chicken salads. I start this Cobb salad by roasting both chicken breasts and red peppers. Then, I layer them on a bed of arugula along with prosciutto, eggs, mozzarella cheese, cucumbers and tomatoes. Finally, I drizzle …
Shrimp and Feta Panzanella Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this salad by boiling some shrimp. Then, I toss the shrimp with toasted baguette cubes, fresh veggies, and creamy feta cheese. We like this dish for several reasons. First of all, …
Nacho Fries with Cheddar Sauce are one of our favorite appetizers. I start these fries by deep-frying sliced up potatoes. Next, I make a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Finally, I top the fries with a fresh tomato salsa. We like these French fries for several …
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this simple Caprese salad by making a red wine vinegar vinaigrette. Next, I arrange creamy fresh mozzarella and colorful heirloom tomatoes on a platter. Finally, I add fresh basil leaves and cherry …
Lamb Gyros with Cilantro Sauce are one of our favorite summer dinners. I start my gyros by mixing together ground lamb and spices. Then, I bake this mixture in a loaf pan. After letting the cooked lamb cool, I slice it thinly and grill it. …
Heirloom Tomato Pesto Pizza is one of our favorite summer dinners. I start this dish by making homemade pizza dough. Then, I top the pizza with homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese and bake it until it’s brown and bubbly. Finally, I add the beautiful …
Coconut Chicken and Strawberry Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this salad by marinating tender boneless chicken breast. For my marinade, I use a mixture of Thai yellow curry spices and coconut milk. Then, I make a homemade Sweet and Sour …
Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce are one of our favorite summer appetizers. I start this dish by boiling shrimp. Then, I make my Sweet Chili Sauce. Finally, I fill the rice paper wrappers with the shrimp, carrots, radishes, avocado, and mint. We like …
Roasted Pepper and Feta Dip is one of our favorite summer appetizers. I like to make this on hot days, for a cool and refreshing start to the meal. I start this dish by roasting red bell peppers. Next, I blend them in my food …
