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Chicken Parm Chili

If you’ve ever craved a comforting meal but don’t want to whip out a dozen different pots and pans, then you know how a one-pot dish can be a lifesaver. This chicken Parmesan-inspired chili is an easy dish that takes less than one hour to make, and has all the flavors of that classic Italian dish…


Sesame Steak

With prime grilling season right around the corner, the same old steak seasoned with garlic, pepper and salt is still delicious, but can get a bit tiring over time. Take your beef to the next level with this sesame steak, which takes less than an hour to cook. With inspiration from Asia, this superbly seasoned sesame steak…


Salad Recalls Chef’s Roots in Gullah Country

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “This salad is, for me, about flavor, texture and childhood memories,” chef Alexander Smalls says in his cookbook, “Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes From My African American Kitchen.” The cookbook is a tribute to his South Carolina heritage and the music that inspired the former professional opera singer. A…


Vegetarian Sausage Rolls Recipe (Nut-Based)

To me, the revelation of this vegetarian sausage roll recipe was like traveling back in time to the happy days of childhood, when my mom would serve fancy appetizers, hot out of the oven, to guests on special occasions. (Courtesy of ButteredVeg.com) You may share a similar memory. But now you’re committed to a healthier…


The Secret to New York’s Best Cacio e Pepe

Italian food has given the world so many different ways to carb-load, and it only makes sense to pay homage to one of Italy’s oldest recipes, cacio e pepe. The legend of cacio e pepe first started around the time of Rome’s birth — about 2,500 years ago when shepherds and merchants carried around the dish’s key…


OUICOOK: Jessica Préalpato’s Anaïs Strawberries & Wild Strawberries World Renowned Recipe

In honour of Women’s History Month OuiPlease has decided to celebrate a famous Women chef each week. We are celebrating Jessica Préalpato. She is a world-known chef in many different aspects. She was on Masterchef and the author of her own cooking book. Three years and a half later, Préalpato published a book exploring her own…


What to Eat on a Pegan Diet

First there was the Paleolithic diet, emulating the eating habits of our nomadic ancestors. Now there’s a more vegetarian version: the Pegan diet. Paleo-Vegan may seem like a strange mash-up since such a big part of the Paleo diet is fat and meat. But consider Paleo’s emphasis on quality. Adherents of this diet specifically seek…


The Perfect Stir Fry Beef And Broccoli Recipe

Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli is a very popular Chinese American dish. You can find it in any Chinese take-out place in the US. Today I want to show you how you can make Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli better than any take-out restaurant! Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli Recipe Serving: 2 to 4 Prep…


Cold-Warding Honey Ginger Tea (Recipe)

As flu season is upon us, keep your immunity in high spirits with this easy hot tea recipe borrowed from age-old Chinese and Korean cold remedies. A mixture of ginger, lemon, and raw honey combines a number of natural anti-inflammatory qualities that heal the body from the inside out. Ingredients 3-inch piece of ginger, chopped into 1/2-inch…


Basic Sourdough Bread Recipe

Whether you are a newbie or an expert sourdough bread maker, this simple, fail-proof recipe is amazing. I’m going to break it down step-by-step with photos because if you are like me a visual is all you need to know you are on the right track. The full recipe is posted near the end of…