Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy
Easy Fire Grilled Jerk Chicken with Homemade Marinade
This grilled jerk chicken with homemade jerk sauce is packed with authentic Jamaican flavor. Marinate in advance for an easy camping or BBQ meal!
Barbecue Pork Ribs with Vinegar-Based Sauce
After trying these ribs, you’ll never want thick, sweet, BBQ sauce again. This eastern Carolina-style sauce is tangy and light, allowing the natural flavors of the meat to shine through.
How to Make Classic Espagnole Sauce with Homemade Brown Stock
Learn to make Espagnole—the classic French mother sauce—with homemade brown stock. Optionally turn it into Sauce Chasseur for an elevated steak dinner!
Easy Blender Caesar Dressing (No Anchovies!)
This vegetarian Caesar dressing is quick, creamy, and uses capers instead of anchovies for umami depth—so much better than store-bought!
All Day Tomato Sauce with San Marzano Tomatoes
This slow-cooked red sauce delivers a deep and authentic Italian flavor with just 5 basic ingredients. Make a big batch and freeze for easy meals!
All Beef Meat Sauce for Pasta and Lasagna
A rich all-beef bolognese sauce for anyone who loves bold, beefy flavors without dairy or veggie fillers. Perfect for pasta, lasagna, and more!
How to Make Classic Bechamel Sauce
A step-by-step guide for making Bechamel from scratch. This easy French mother sauce is the foundation for lasagna, mac and cheese, and much more!
How to Make Velouté Sauce from Rotisserie Chicken Stock
Learn how to make velouté, a classic French mother sauce, using rotisserie chicken bones and veggie scraps. Perfect for pot pies, soups, and more!
Foolproof Immersion Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Making hollandaise is easier than you think. This sauce is ready in 5 minutes with an immersion blender—perfect for Eggs Benny, asparagus, and more!
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for a Small Family
This dry-brined turkey breast with root veggies and gravy is a gourmet yet simple twist on the classic. Small Thanksgiving, big flavor!
Creamy One Pot Rigatoni Amatriciana
Dinner’s ready in 30 minutes with this easy one-pot dish. Bacon and pickled jalapenos add a spicy kick, and the pasta cooks right in the sauce.
Quick and Simple All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce
Transform your stir fry with this easy 5-ingredient sauce. Perfect for meats or veggies - and so much better than store-bought!
Zhoug: Spicy Middle Eastern Green Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this authentic Yemenite zhoug sauce. Fresh cilantro, chili, citrus, and spice create this easy and delicious dip. Perfect for falafel, grilled meats, and more!
Maple Brown Butter Hot Sauce
Turn up the heat with a touch of sweet. A gourmet twist on Buffalo-style hot sauce that’s perfect for grilled meats, wings, veggies, and more.
Vegan Mushroom and Pepper Fajitas with Homemade Marinade
Whip up these zesty fajitas for a quick, healthy meal loaded with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or Cinco de Mayo fiestas!
Easy Peasy Roasted Jalapeno Aioli
This homemade aioli is borderline effortless and goes so well with grilled meats and veggies. It’s creamy & tangy, has a subtle kick from the roasted jalapeno, and only takes a few minutes to come together.
Air Fryer Soy Balsamic Chicken Thighs
This super flavorful sauce caramelizes beautifully in your air fryer for a quick, easy weeknight dinner.
Bison Bolognese with Mushrooms and Tagliatelle
This one-pot wonder will be your new go-to comfort meal. Cooking the pasta right in the sauce makes this recipe super quick and simple.
Hi, I’m Reem!
I’m a chef turned full-time traveler, sharing my tried-and-true recipes. With 15+ years of professional experience and plenty of time cooking on the road, you’ll find restaurant-quality recipes adapted for any kitchen setup or skill level!