This key lime tart is the perfect dessert to make for the summer season. It is light and refreshing, with a filling that is perfectly balanced between sweet and sour. And is perfectly complimented by the homemade graham cracker crust. The first time I had key lime pie was on a trip with my […]
Pork Souvlaki is a classic Greek dish that delicious, easy to make, and perfect for your summer cookouts. Featuring chunks of tender pork, marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Then placed on skewers and grilled to perfection. What is Souvlaki? Souvlaki is one of the most iconic and popular dishes
Banana cantaloupe smoothie is a simple yet refreshing drink that is perfect for cooling off on sweltering summer days. In a recent post, I discussed 7 of my favorite ingredients to freeze. And if you’ve already read it then you’ll know one of those seven ingredients was fresh fruit. I bring this up because
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Chicken herb rice is simple yet delicious and pairs well with grilled meats and vegetables. Making it the perfect side dish for the summer season! I’ve shared a fair share of different rice recipes here at Home Cooks Classroom. From savory Spanish Rice, to mild & sweet Coconut Rice, and even spicy Jollof Rice.Â
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Anyone that’s a fan of artichokes is going to love today’s simple yet delicious recipe for grilled artichokes. It all starts by cleaning and prepping the artichokes before boiling them in salted water until they are super tender. Then we marinate them in a delicious mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and fresh
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Tips, Tricks & Suggestions One of the greatest aspects of pasta salad is you can add just about anything you want to it. Ingredients like chopped broccolini, sugar snap peas, sliced carrots, canned artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella, you name it! So once you get comfortable with making this dish I highly recommend you
There are few things more American than a classic apple pie. And since the 4th of July is one week away what better time to share our recipe for making it right at home. Utilizing a flakey homemade pie crust that is both delicious and incredibly easy to make. And a filling that is
What is Jerk Chicken? Few Jamaican dishes are as popular and iconic as classic jerk chicken. In fact, you can easily find it prepared and sold throughout the island nation from high end restaurants to small roadside shacks. And while recipes for making jerk chicken can vary from place to place there are
My first encounter with coconut rice was a couple of years ago during a trip to Cartegena, Colombia. And to be completely honest, I didn’t really know what to expect. Like most Americans, the only rice we had growing up was either cooked plain. Or it was made with savory ingredients like Spanish rice.Â
I don’t know what it’s like where you live but we’ve been having perfectly hot summer weather here in Denver. And as a result, I have really been craving something light and refreshing to eat. So what better dish to make today than some delicious Peruvian-style shrimp ceviche.  It’s a simple dish
