One of my favorite things is pretending I’m fancier than I am. OK I guess that doesn’t take much… But, one way I’ve been fancifying recently has been by making aioli! FUN FACT: Aioli is the plural form for aioli. So this is about to get confusing af. Now technically, a true aioli is olive…
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…
Vic’s Tricks To…Cauliflower Hash Browns
OK – this may be my favorite low-carb substitute yet!!! When I can, I try to stick to a pretty low carb diet. You can find all my keto recipes at http://vicstricksto.com/keto! Which is really freakin hard when potatoes are your favorite food. Seriously. French fries. Mashed potatoes. Baked potatoes. Potato salad. HASH BROWNS. I…
Vic’s Tricks To…Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
I’ve always been a fan of a chewy cookie. Now don’t get me wrong. I really love all cookies. Like seriously, I’ll never turn down a cookie… But, if I had my choice, I loveee a nice soft and chewy chocolate chip or sugar cookie. Mmmmm. So, while I love the idea and the flavor…
Vic’s Tricks To…Chicken Fajita Skillet
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m done doing dishes. OK, so I’m exaggerating a little because I have a dishwasher. His name is Jared. LOL JK love ya babe! …Please keep doing the dishes. But, seriously, dishes are the worst, so I’ve been focusing on One Pan Meals as best I can. And…
Vic’s Tricks To…Lemony Spinach & Artichokes
I love me a quick and healthy side dish. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m super happy just having a steak or marinated pork tenderloin for dinner. But, sometimes it’s hard to come up with simple easy side dishes. I guess we’re supposed to have our greens and stuff…idk Well, look no further,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Pomegranate Glazed Pork Tenderloin w/ Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash
I’ve been getting reaaaaalllll fancy lately. OK not really. I haven’t gotten out of my pajamas in like 2 weeks… BUT, I have been stepping up the class level of my meals and this dish is pure evidence. This can be the perfect dish for any special occasion or date night. With New Years right…
Vic’s Tricks To…Striped Chocolate Strawberry Icebox Cookies
If you know me by now, you know I love a prep-ahead situation. It’s called working smarter, not harder, right?! So, when I discovered icebox cookies I fell in love. Icebox cookies were popular back in the 1930s where the dough could be left–in the icebox–and cooked at a moment’s notice. Basically the original slice…
Vic’s Tricks To…Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year. And how can you not fall in LOVE with these chocolate candy cane cookies?! It’s comfy season where I can just relax with the pups with a million blankets and hibernate. And cook a million and a half cookies for my Christmas boxes! Once you get…
Vic’s Tricks To…Royal Icing
I really love every and all types of frosting or icing. And royal icing is (quite literally) king! I mean…nowhere near my mother, who requests 2 cans of lemon frosting on her bday cake every year… But, icing/frosting is so so critical to taking a baked good to the next level! And in this case,…