Archive — outside the recipe box

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite meals to serve for a leisurely dinner with company, but it’s also a surprisingly easy meal to whip up for a random weeknight…

ChickenMalinda LeeFebruary 12, 2019Chicken, Chicken Stock, Mushrooms, Butter, Parsley, Italian, Around The WorldComment

Teriyaki Salmon

This teriyaki marinade stores well in the fridge, so you can make it a couple of days in advance and have it ready whenever it’s time to start dinner. It also pairs well with steak or chicken…

SeafoodMalinda LeeFebruary 10, 2019Pescatarian, Sugar Detox, Salmon, Cilantro, Ginger, GarlicComment

Best Pot Roast Ever

Look, I get it. Odds are, you have your own pot roast allegiance. I don’t expect you to take my word for “best ever.” But I’ve tried dozens of recipes over the years and, for me, this one is the winner by a mile…

Beef & PorkMalinda LeeFebruary 3, 2019Crockpot, Chuck Roast, Carrots, Celery, Potatoes, Garlic, Beef Stock, ParsleyComment

Roasted Broccoli

I’ve never found an easier, healthier side dish than this spicy, lemony broccoli…

VegetablesMalinda LeeJanuary 26, 2019Vegetarian, Sugar Detox, Broccoli, Garlic, LemonComment

Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

This is my own gumbo recipe, combining a few favorite recipes into a simple version that still retains that signature gumbo richness…

Soups & SaladsMalinda LeeJanuary 24, 2019Cajun/Creole, Around The World, Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Bell Pepper, Garlic, Celery, Chicken StockComment

Jerk Tilapia with Lime & Garlic Butter

I like to balance the heat in this dish by serving it with baked sweet potatoes and/or, as pictured here, broiled pineapple…

SeafoodMalinda LeeJanuary 20, 2019Tilapia, Scallion, Habanero, Butter, Garlic, Lime, Parsley, Jerk Seasoning, Jamaican, Around The World, PescatarianComment

Soy & Balsamic Marinated Chicken

Wake up, toss this chicken in the fridge to marinate before work, and come home to a delicious meal that’s ready in 30 minutes!

ChickenMalinda LeeJanuary 20, 2019Chicken, Bell Pepper, Butter, Mushrooms, Parsley, Garlic, One Pan, Sugar DetoxComment

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Sauce

This flavor-packed gai yang (grilled chicken) dish is a specialty of Loas and northern Thailand…

ChickenMalinda LeeJanuary 12, 2019Around The World, Chicken, Cilantro, Garlic, ThaiComment

Herb Rubbed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower

It’s the unusual combination of flavorful sweet potato and cauliflower that turns out to be the star of this dish…

Beef & PorkMalinda LeeJanuary 12, 2019Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, Lime, PorkComment

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

I’ve never seen this pineapple upside-down cake fail to come out in-tact and picture-perfect! It’s also reliably fluffy, moist, and plate-scrapingly delicious…

DessertMalinda LeeJanuary 9, 2019Potluck, Butter, EggsComment

Cream of Zucchini Soup (and Easy Bruschetta)

The short list of ingredients in this recipe make a fresh and healthy, but still amazingly satisfying soup…

Soups & SaladsMalinda LeeJanuary 7, 2019Zucchini, Vegetarian, Chicken Stock, Vegetable Stock, Garlic, Parmesan, Tomatoes, BasilComment

Miss Ellen's Pound Cake

Easy enough for a child to make (I started when I was about 10 years old), this pound cake is a sophisticated dessert, tea-time treat, or indulgent breakfast…

DessertMalinda LeeJanuary 5, 2019Butter, Eggs, PotluckComment

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

Leans more towards the sour than the sweet and ditches deep fried dough in favor of a light glaze…

ChickenMalinda LeeJanuary 5, 2019Around The World, Chinese, Chicken, One Pan, Tomatoes, Bell Pepper, Mushrooms, Garlic

Blackened Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes and Asparagus

I’m convinced that blackened seasoning is magic. Nothing sugar-free and practically fat-free should taste so good. And yet!…

SeafoodMalinda LeeJanuary 4, 2019Cajun/Creole, One Pan, Sugar Detox, Pescatarian, Tilapia, Asparagus, Tomatoes, 30 Minutes, Around The World

Mom's Baked Custard

This light custard makes an elegant dessert, but I will always associate it with cozy sick days…

DessertMalinda LeeJanuary 3, 2019Eggs, MilkComment

Shrimp Creole

Although this recipe is on the easier, faster, healthier side of New Orleans fare, it still packs a spicy, mouth-watering punch…

SeafoodMalinda LeeJanuary 3, 2019Cajun/Creole, Around The World, Scallion, Sugar Detox, Shrimp, Pescatarian, Garlic, Celery, Bell Pepper, ButterComment

Sheet Pan Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli

An easy one-sheet dinner that tastes like a high-end steakhouse special …

Beef & PorkMalinda LeeJanuary 1, 2019Steak, Garlic, Potatoes, Rosemary, Broccoli, One Pan, Sugar DetoxComment

Golden Corn Cakes

This dish makes a lovely, light breakfast, lunch, or dinner for two…

GrainsMalinda LeeJanuary 1, 2019Scallion, Jalapeno, Basil, Corn, Yogurt, Eggs, Bacon, Lemon, Spinach, 30 MinutesComment

Grandma’s Big Pancakes (and "Schmada")

Although our family has always called these “big pancakes,” I suspect they might be a version of palatschinken (Austrian crepes)…

BreakfastMalinda LeeDecember 30, 2018Austrian, Around The World, Eggs, MilkComment

Catalan Braised Pork Loin with Dried Fruit

This Spanish pork loin is a beautiful, festive centerpiece dish, fit for a holiday feast…

Beef & PorkMalinda LeeDecember 30, 2018Garlic, Pearl Onions, Beef Stock, Rosemary, Spanish, Around The World, Dutch Oven, PorkComment