Ali Franzen

This roasted broccoli and bacon orecchiette is cozy, savory, and full of flavor. Oven-roasted broccoli, crispy bacon, and sautéed onions come together in a creamy tomato garlic sauce that clings perfectly to little orecchiette pasta shells.

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Spicy Tuna Jumeokbap are Korean hand-rolled rice balls filled with a bold mix of tuna, gochujang, mayo, soy sauce, sesame oil, and scallions. Topped with shredded nori and furikake, they’re creamy, spicy, and packed with umami.

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Loaded hummus dip features creamy hummus topped with a mix of cucumber, tomato, and olives, finished with feta, herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Served with crisp pita chips — a bright, savory dip bursting with Mediterranean flavor.

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Hong Kong pan fried pork chops is a dish made with boneless pork seared until golden with crisp edges and juicy centers, then coated in a savory-sweet sauce that’s glossy and full of flavor. Simple to make and perfect served with steamed rice and bok choy.

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This dish is a rich, earthy risotto made with a blend of creamy Arborio and nutty black rice, slowly cooked with sautéed leeks, garlic, and white wine. Wild mushrooms add deep umami flavor, while slices of charred lemon bring a bright contrast.

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Sichuan Poached Chicken is a dish of tender chicken poached with ginger, Shaoxing wine, and salt. It is served with a bold sauce of dark vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, garnished with fresh scallions and Sichuan chili oil.

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Ghalieh Meygoo is a traditional Persian Gulf shrimp stew simmered with fresh cilantro, fenugreek, garlic, and spices, enriched with tangy tamarind for a bold, aromatic flavor. Served hot with steamed basmati rice.

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Dark Brown Sugar Strawberry Pretzel Shortbread is a sweet and salty treat made with a buttery pretzel and dark brown sugar shortbread base, filled with a layer of strawberry jam, topped with crumbled shortbread and baked until perfectly golden and crisp.

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Korean Steak Salad is a flavorful salad featuring gochujang-marinated steak, seared to perfection. Served over a bed of lettuce with shredded carrots, charred green beans, kimchi, and fresh scallions, then finished with a zesty Korean-inspired vinaigrette.

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Sun Dried Tomato Three Bean Salad is a hearty salad made with kidney beans, black beans, and black-eyed peas tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, basil, and parsley coated in a Dijon and red wine vinegar dressing made with rich sun-dried tomato oil.

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is made with tender, spiced pumpkin cake layered with a rich, creamy cream cheese filling and topped with a buttery dark brown sugar crumb.

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Buffalo Hot Dogs are a zesty upgrade to classic dogs! Juicy hot dogs are topped with creamy buffalo mayo, crumbled blue cheese, and crisp, thinly sliced celery for that signature buffalo wing crunch. Spicy, tangy, and totally crave-worthy.

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Chili Crisp Tofu Soba Bowls are made with crispy golden tofu, cool cucumber, and tender edamame served over nutty soba noodles, all tossed in a bold chili crisp, vinegar, and sesame sauce and finished with crunchy peanuts and fresh cilantro.

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Garlic Parmesan Steak Pasta has juicy, perfectly seared ribeye steak and tender pasta in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce with a splash of white wine. The creamy, garlicky sauce clings to every bite, while the savory steak adds an indulgent touch.

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Masala Fried Eggs are a flavorful twist on breakfast eggs! Chopped shallots, fresh ginger, garlic, and spicy chilies are sizzled in butter, then dusted with fragrant garam masala before eggs are cracked right into the pan and cooked until perfectly set.

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This cozy, family-friendly chicken pot pie pasta has all the flavors of chicken pot pie but comes together in a fraction of the time! Rotisserie chicken, a mix of veggies, and pasta are tossed in a creamy sauce and finished with melted cheddar cheese.

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This French Cucumber and Tuna Tart is a buttery crust filled with a creamy tuna filling with garlic herb cheese, red onion, and chives. Finished with thinly sliced cucumber, lemon, and sesame seeds, this tart is light, refreshing, and elegantly satisfying.

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Crispy Pork Miso Soba with Ramen Eggs is a comforting bowl of tender soba noodles in a creamy miso broth, topped with savory ground pork fried with ginger and garlic until crisp. Soft ramen eggs, scallions, and a drizzle of spicy chili oil finish it off.

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Rotisserie chicken salad with ginger orange dressing has tender chicken layered over a mix of kale, cabbage, and carrots, with fresh cilantro, scallions, and creamy avocado. A drizzle of ginger orange dressing with garlic and sesame ties it all together.

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Delicate and buttery, these lime snowball cookies are a zesty twist on the classic holiday favorite. Made with a tender shortbread-style dough and brightened with fresh lime zest and juice, they’re baked to golden perfection and rolled in powdered sugar.

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Hearty, comforting, and full of flavor, this pork and vegetable soup with noodles is a satisfying bowl of goodness. Tender pieces of pork simmer with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, cauliflower and noodles in a seasoned chicken stock.

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Crispy on the outside and creamy inside, these green chile tacos de papa are made by filling corn tortillas with mashed potatoes, garlic, cheddar, melty Oaxaca cheese, smoky Hatch green chile salsa, and tangy pickled red onions and then frying until golden.

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Smooth, smoky, and quietly sophisticated, the Bobby Burns is a classic Scotch whisky cocktail with timeless charm. Blended Scotch is stirred with sweet vermouth and a touch of Bénédictine, for a drink that balances warmth, sweetness, and herbal complexity.

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Charred tomato and corn succotash is a bold, fresh update with smoky, zesty flavor in every bite. Sweet corn and juicy tomatoes are charred to bring out their natural sweetness, then tossed with tender lima beans, crisp bacon, and scallions.

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Check out my recipe for this crazy good glazed lemon loaf up on my blog today. Easy to make and full of bright flavor, it makes a great dessert or snack.

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If you’re a fan of hearty, flavorful noodle dishes, Nagasaki Champon is a must-try comfort food. With its creamy pork-based broth, thick ramen noodles, and generous toppings of seafood, vegetables, and meat, it offers a satisfying experience in every bowl.

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Traditional Mapo Tofu is a bold and flavorful Sichuan dish known for its signature combination of numbing spice, deep umami, and silky texture.

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This decadent homemade Alfredo features silky, hand-rolled pasta coated in a sauce made from scratch with Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh garlic, butter, cream, and egg. The result is a luxuriously smooth, cheesy sauce that clings to every strand of tender pasta.

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Want a super easy breakfast, lunch or dinner idea? This bacon lettuce tomato and avocado bagel sandwich takes the classic combo to the next level with chive cream cheese and a filling of chopped crispy bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and creamy avocado.

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Aushak pasta with garlic mint yogurt is an easy take on Afghan aushak that brings all the comforting flavors of the traditional dumpling dish with a simpler twist.

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