These Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas are the EASIEST THING EVER!!!! Starting to go a liiiiiiittttlllleee bit crazy in quarantine. But who isn’t? I’m just lucky I’ve got the two cutest pups ever getting me out of the house for walks. I have been using this time in quarantine to try new things (I’ve been getting…
Category: Dinner
Vic’s Tricks To…Classic Risotto
I feel like people find risotto intimidating. Not like physically. That’d be super weird. But, I think the idea of making a risotto seems like an intense undertaking. Well, I’m here to tell you, it is not! It may take a little bit of extra lovin’, but it’s not tough. In fact, it’s so simple,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Meaty Bolognese
This Meaty Bolognese is what dreams are made of. I made my first bolognese sauce 4 years ago. OK – not sure if the point gets across there, but I’ve been cooking for the last 20 years of my life. And mostly Italian food too! But, growing up in the Barbara family, we didn’t do…
Vic’s Tricks To…Shrimp & Grits w/ Homemade BBQ
WARNING: The following recipe uses instant grits because ain’t nobody got time for that. I love southern food, but living in Boston there are only so many options out there. But, you can best believe there’s some dang good seafood. One of my favorite recipes with seafood is good ole shrimp and grits, so I…
Vic’s Tricks To…5 Step Chicken & Sausage Creole
In honor of how incredibly simple this meal is, I decided to cut straight to the chase. I also had a long day and don’t have the mental stamina to be charismatic right now. PS – You better listen good. This is a Vic top 5 favorite dinner of the moment. It’s also pretty healthy!…
Vic’s Tricks To…Chorizo Mussels
Chorizo + Mussels = Happiness I mean sausage is life: Italian. Breakfast. Brats. and especially….Chorizo. It’s got that spicy deliciousness I look for in a nice sausage. And it just so happens to pair wonderfully with one of my favorite seafood…Mussels! I love mussels because they’re always in a delicious sauce and if done properly,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Roasted Red Pepper & Cauliflower Orzo
Well times are certainly strange right now. Grateful to the health of my family and friends and to all those on the front lines right now. You guys are the real MVP. Being stuck at home and with all the uncertainty, it’s certainly cause some changes to my typical dinners. But, I’m loving the opportunity…
Vic’s Tricks To…Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas
These zucchini chicken enchiladas are a total weeknight game-changer. These cheesy delicious bundles of joy are GLUTEN FREE/CARB FREE/KETO FRIENDLY. But, most importantly, they’re freakin delicious. So on with it already Vic! Take your zucchini and slice it longways, about 1/2 inch in thickness. I know it’s tough to do, but try your hardest to…
Vic’s Tricks To…Diet Szn
Welp, it’s that time of year again. It’s really time to refocus on my health, both mentally and physically. Honestly, I commonly do this reboot starting in February because: 1) I’m a contrarian and EVERYONE diets in January and 2) I’m JUST NOT READY TO STOP EATING. Needless to say I’ve got some catching up…
Vic’s Tricks To…Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings
These are the most perfect oven baked crispy chicken wings ever. I do enjoy all wings in general, but oh man, there’s nothing like a nice hot and spicy buffalo wing. Nothing. Like. It. So, over the years I’ve worked hard to truly perfect the art of the chicken wing. SIDE NOTE: I am SUPER…