Potato and Pea Samosas
Crisp, blistered homemade samosas with a spiced potato and green pea filling, fried slowly so the pastry turns flaky. Great with mint or tamarind chutney.
Classic Lemon Bars
A buttery shortbread crust under a bright, tangy lemon layer, dusted with powdered sugar. Easy enough for a first-apartment kitchen.
Teriyaki Chicken with Rice and Broccoli
Juicy chicken thigh pieces and onion glazed in a quick homemade teriyaki sauce, served with steamed rice and broccoli. One skillet, about 35 minutes.
Crispy Spring Rolls
A Vietnamese classic, perfect as a starter.
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Butter and heavy cream simmered in a skillet, stirred smooth with finely grated Parmesan and tossed with fettuccine. Ready in 20 minutes.
Huli Huli Chicken Skewers
Chicken thigh skewers marinated in a sweet and salty pineapple, soy and ginger sauce, then grilled until sticky and charred at the edges. A Hawaiian backyard classic.
Grilled Lamb Kofta Patties with Charred Peppers
Juicy flat kofta patties made with ground lamb, onion, parsley and warm spices, grilled until charred and served with blistered long green peppers.
Beef Bulgogi
Sweet and savory Korean marinated grilled beef.
French Onion Soup
Rich, savory soup topped with melted cheese and toasted bread.
Meatballs in Marinara with Garlic Toast
Tender beef and Parmesan meatballs simmered right in a chunky homemade marinara, served with olive oil toast for dipping. A cozy family dinner in under an hour.
