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swedish meatballs and berry jam

Baked Swedish Meatballs

These comforting baked Swedish meatballs are a perfect 1-2 bite appetizer for holiday gatherings. Served with a side of lingonberry jam—traditional in Sweden, but you can substitute with a tart cranberry sauce instead—it’s a blend of sweet and savory flavors.   You can also pair the meatballs with buttered egg…

lobster omelet with potatoes

8 Tips for Making the Perfect Omelet

I spent a good part of my early culinary years as a breakfast cook at a very busy hotel in Las Vegas. Back then, I had no idea that the egg station is one of the most rigorous jobs in a professional kitchen, especially during brunch service. I developed my…

Lobster Omelet with tomatoes and veggies on a plate

Lobster Omelet

Looking to make waves and shake up the standard brunch fare? Try this lobster omelet that will awe all who sit at your breakfast table. A breakfast fit for a king, simple enough to make in your own kitchen. 

mini hot dogs in a blanket

Childhood Food Favorites, All Grown Up

Nothing makes us nostalgic like the food we loved as kids. But now that we’re all grown up, we rarely go back to these childhood favorites, often because of our grown-up taste palettes and devotion to high-quality ingredients. It doesn’t have to be this way—all it takes is a little…

Harvest Steak Salad with Chili Roasted Squash on a plate

Harvest Steak Salad with Chili Roasted Squash

Autumn and winter salads are so often topped with super-sweet ingredients like dried cranberries and candied nuts—but you can enjoy the flavors of the seasons without the over-the-top sweetness. Add spices like chili powder and rosemary, a touch of sweetness with balsamic vinegar, butternut squash, and a strategic touch of…