I loveeeeeee sambal oelek. These spicy sambal pork noodles are LIFE. For those of you who are like “whaaa?” Maybe this pic will ring a bell: If you still don’t know, then don’t worry, because it’s simply a paste made from crushed chilis, vinegar, and salt. And it’s not the only brand of chili paste,…
Category: Comfort Food
Vic’s Tricks To…Spaghetti Squash Baked Ziti
I’m obsessed with pasta. So this spaghetti squash baked ziti is what dreams are made of. I mean, who isn’t?! Especially pasta in red sauce, as I’m sure you could tell from the 1 million recipes of mine that all use marinara. Well, make it 1 million and 1 because I’m bringing you this BOMB…
Vic’s Tricks To…Spinach & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
Spring has sprung! And spinach and prosciutto stuffed chicken brings the spring vibessss. What a glorious time of year. The weather is crisp. The birds are chirpin. The flowers are bloomin. And it’s about that time of year where we need to start thinking about wearing less clothes. YIKES. I don’t know about y’all, but…
Vic’s Tricks To…Spicy Pot Roast
I loveeeee anything spicy. So obviously spicy pot roast is LIFE. So when I wanted to make a pot roast on a chilly winter evening, I knew I needed to spice it up. Literally. And what’s my faaaaaaavorite way to spice things up?! A coupla Vicky Breezes!!! Sorry, I’ve had a few already tonight…. But…
Vic’s Tricks To…Crispy Chicken Nuggets
If you say you don’t like chicken nuggets, you’re lying. Seriously, is there a more universally-loved food than chicken nuggets?! I mean even vegans come up with faux ones – THAT’S HOW GOOD THEY ARE. And when you’re having a bad day and need a comfort food fix, chicken nuggets and mac n cheese is…
Vic’s Tricks To…Homemade Fries
French fries are my favorite food. I can say that with the utmost confidence. Skinny fries, steak fries, spicy fries, CURLY FRIES!!!! OK my mouth is watering just thinking about it. And the best part…making fries at home is SO EASY! Grab some potatoes (or others…which I’ll talk about later) and meet me in the…
Vic’s Tricks To…Eggplant Parmigiana
I love pretty much anything in red sauce. Ever since I was a kid, smother it in red sauce and I’m just like so totally IN. It helps that my great grandma’s sauce is like the best sauce in the world. Obviously. I’ve posted that recipe in the Vic’s Tricks To…Barbara Family Marinara Sauce, so…
Vic’s Tricks To…Cast Iron Pizza
Pizza is totally a Top 5 food for me. I won’t even begin to wrap my brain around what those 5 exactly are, but I can guarantee pizza is in there. Combine that with a top 5 cooking tool and I’m in heaven. That’s right, I’m talkin’ Cast Iron Pizza. It’s no surprise I’m obsessed…
Vic’s Tricks To…Buffalo Chicken Dip w/ Garlic Pinwheels
OK this is seriously next level. I posted a pic of this to Instagram and had like 15 people reach out asking “WHAT IS THAT? *drool emoji*” So even though I am quite literally in the middle of moving and am surrounded by boxes, I HAD to take the time to type out this recipe….
Vic’s Tricks To…Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Short ribs are the freakin best. Seriously, they are the most succulent and delicious piece of meat you can have. WHEN it’s cooked properly. Before we get started, let’s go back to the anatomy of our dear friend the cow. Vic Trick: Rule of thumb is always that the parts of the animal that move…