Vic’s Tricks To…Garlic Butter Oysters

There is truly nothing better in the summer than delicious garlic butter oysters. OK forget summer, they’re good literally any time of year! I’m lucky enough to live in Massachusetts, where the shellfish is plentiful, but luckily oysters are pretty abundant across the US, so you should be able to get them at your local…

Vic’s Tricks To…Italian Jalapeño Poppers

If I could describe my personality, I would be an Italian jalapeño popper. Lil spice, stuffed with sausage. And I mean sausage in the literal sense of course. Pork is my bff. When I was thinking about a fun football snack for this year, these hit me almost instantly. I mean I LOVE Italian flavors…

Vic’s Tricks To…Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Fall has fallen. And this sausage stuffed acorn squash is bringing ALL the right vibes. I mean when the heck did that even happen?! But, here we are. Waking up in the pitch black only to work a full day until its again, pitch black. Can you smell my SAD thru the computer or what?…

Vic’s Tricks To…Easiest BBQ Grilled Chicken

It’s grillin’ season! Time to bring on this BBQ Grilled Chicken! OK, in my world, it’s always grilling season. But, there’s something special about the summertime. When it comes to summertime staples, it doesn’t get much better than BBQ chicken. And the best news, is it’s the simplest thing EVER!!! Vic Trick: You can totally…

Vic’s Tricks To…Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken

I am soooo over cleaning. This Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken is a total life-saver! Ever since I bought my house back in March, the cleaning has multiplied by like 5x. It’s still not that bad….but….we don’t have a dishwasher…. THE HORROR!!! But redoing the kitchen is on the docket for 2022, so until then, I…

Vic’s Tricks To…Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

I am LOVING simple recipes these days. And this slow cooker beef barbacoa doesn’t get any easier! Especially as we head into summer, it’s just way better to spend time adventuring outside than sitting at home cooking. That’s why the slow cooker/instant pot is sooooo the way to go for easy meals. You can find…

Vic’s Tricks To…Spicy Sambal Pork Noodles

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,…

Vic’s Tricks To…One-Pan Swordfish w/ Tomato Orzo

Summer is right around the corner!!! And this Swordfish w/ Tomato Orzo brings allll the summer vibes! It’s my favorite time of year where the weather is hot, the sun is shining, and it’s beach time… ALL THE TIME! And what is better in the summer than some delicious fresh fish. Now I know some…

Vic’s Tricks To…One-Pan Pork & Brussels Sprouts

One-pan meals are the bomb. Add pork and brussels sprouts and you’ve got a hit! Seriously, like can it get better than only having to clean one pan?! Well, maybe if there were no pans… Anyway, as most of you know, I’ve been living back at my mom’s house as I wait to move into…

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…