Chicken is an incredibly versatile protein. For Sundays I typically like to cook a whole chicken because it allows for leftovers for work, as well as a lot of extras for my toddler. Another reason is because cooking a whole chicken is usually seen as …

I think one of my favorite parts of American cuisine is the large array of regional restaurants. It sometimes feels like being a part of an exclusive club, knowing you have access to a restaurant that others haven’t even heard of before. It’s also funny …

Shrimp and grits are the best thing about brunch to me. Savory and filling, but not to the point of feeling like I’ll burst, it has always been one of my go-to choices. Any decent restaurant worth visiting will have a great shrimp and grits …

One of my special talents is being able to make amazing food without ever having tasted it. As long as I can hear a description from someone who has tasted a food, I can make it. That’s what began my journey with cooking potstickers. Although …

Yield: 6-8 Servings Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 45 minutes If you could not tell by the array of recipes up here, I really love Cajun food. Cajun/Creole cuisine is truly among the last examples of great food developed here in the United States. …

Yield: 6 crab cakes Prep time:  45 minutes Total time: 1 hr Ingredients 1 lb crab meat1 green onion (scallion), diced1 tbsp chopped parsley1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tbsp Dijon mustard1 egg1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp lemon zest¼ tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp Old Bay½ cup Panko breadcrumbs1 …

Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 40 mins This is literally my favorite thing that I’ve ever cooked. Seriously. Have you ever cooked something and surprised yourself with how good it was? Well that’s how I feel about this dish. From the …

Shrimp is my absolute favorite protein. It’s the one item that stays in my freezer at all times. I love the versatility of it; shrimp can be used in many dishes, ranging from soups to pastas. I began making this recipe as a part of …

One of my favorite things about living in the South is the cuisine by far. Food is done well here, even at chain restaurants and fast food restaurants. It was here in North Carolina that I first visited Cheddar’s restaurant and had their infamous broccoli …

Fried chicken is a universally loved food. If you’ve ever been to any Chinese restaurant (at least here in the US), then you’d be familiar with their iconic chicken wings. Crispy, well seasoned, and golden brown, it’s almost as if every Chinese restaurant is sent …