50/50 Fondue
This is a much better alternative to the crowded restaurant scene on Valentine’s Day. Make a big pot of bubbling cheese and pair with your favorite sides like bread, pickles, and potatoes. Make sure you prep the Lactaid in advance.
Thai Grilled Chicken Salad
Spice levels are not for the faint of heart on this one. While the Thai chilies can be left out of the dressing, nothing beats a cold, dreary day like this Thai Chicken Salad.
Mussels in Chipotle Cream
Mussels in white wine cream sauce but make it Mexican. All praise goes to Chef Gabriela Camera for her lovely, simple interpretation of a delicious seafood dinner.
Curry Braised Chicken Wings
While fried chicken wings are delicious; Braised chicken wings are totally slept on. This is a take on a dish my grandmother makes but instead of a soybean-based sauced, I opted for Japanese curry roux blocks which make for an easy, delicious braising liquid turned sauce.
Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo
A new take on the black-eyed pea tradition for New Year’s Day. This vegan black-eyed pea gumbo is an excellent substitution for plain ole boiled ones. Plus, who wouldn’t want a nice, healing bowl of gumbo on a cold December evening?