Sichuan Peppercorn Chicken Fiery Sichuan Peppercorn Chicken with Crispy Chili Oil Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns 8-10 dried red chilies 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon chili oil with flakes 1 tablespoon soy sauce (extra) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 2 green onions, sliced Cooked jasmine rice, for serving Directions: In a bowl, combine chicken, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn). Add chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and chili oil. Cook for 1 minute. Add the remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir to coat everything evenly. Toss in green onions and stir for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Serve hot over jasmine rice with extra chili oil if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #sichuanfood #chinesecooking #spicychicken #asianrecipes #peppercornchicken #sichuanchicken #dinnerideas #chiliinfusion #spicyrecipes #garlicginger #wokmeals #chickenstirfry #spicyandbold #homemademeals #easyasianrecipes #weeknightdinners #szechuanstyle #numblingspice #fieryflavors #boldflavor Feel the numbing heat! This Sichuan Peppercorn Chicken is spicy, crispy, and totally addictive. Perfect over jasmine rice!

Creamy Crab Ravioli Ingredients: - 300g fresh or frozen ravioli (crab-filled) - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 cup heavy cream - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Preparation Steps: 1. Cook the ravioli according to package instructions; drain and set aside. 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. 3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. 5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. 6. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Gently add the cooked ravioli to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. 8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins Calories: 400 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings Suggested Pairings: - Garlic bread - Mixed green salad - White wine #creamycrabravioli #pasta #dinnerideas

New Jersey Beef and Sausage Ragu Pasta Hearty New Jersey-Style Beef & Italian Sausage Ragu with Rigatoni Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 12 oz rigatoni or ziti pasta Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Directions: In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Stir fresh parsley into the ragu. Add pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 640 kcal | Servings: 4–6 servings #newjerseyragu #beefandsausagepasta #comfortfoodclassic #homemaderagu #italianamericanrecipe #rigatonirecipe #pastanight #sundaydinner #heartymeal #raguinspired #meatsauceperfection #familydinnerideas #pastaeats #italiandinner #saucygoodness #jerseykitchen #easyitalianmeals #meatloverpasta #redgravyrecipe #pastaloversdelight Nothing says cozy New Jersey dinner like this rich Beef & Sausage Ragu Pasta A meaty, bold red sauce hugging every bite of rigatoni—seriously comforting!

Beef Birria Tacos Juicy Beef Birria Tacos with Consomé for Dipping Ingredients: For the Birria: 3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs, cut into chunks 3 dried guajillo chiles 2 dried ancho chiles 2 dried pasilla chiles 1 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, quartered 5 garlic cloves 1 large tomato, quartered 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups beef broth For the Tacos: 12 small corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese Chopped white onion, for garnish Chopped cilantro, for garnish Lime wedges, for serving Directions: Toast the dried chiles in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes. In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, and tomato until softened. Transfer to a blender. Add soaked chiles, vinegar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth. Return the beef to the pot. Pour the sauce over the meat. Add bay leaf and beef broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until beef is fall-apart tender. Remove beef, shred it, and return to the pot. Reserve the broth (consomé) for dipping. To assemble tacos: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip each tortilla in the consomé, place in the pan, and top with cheese and shredded beef. Fold and crisp each side for 2–3 minutes until golden. Serve tacos with onion, cilantro, and lime, plus a bowl of consomé for dipping. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 3 hours | Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #birriatacos #tacotuesday #beeftacos #mexicanfood #authenticbirria #tacorecipe #homemadetacos #slowcookedbeef #cheesytacos #dippingtacos #birriaconsome #mexicancomfortfood #foodieapproved #streetfoodstyle #beefbirria #crispycheesytacos #spicybirria #slowcookingrecipes #dinnerideas #latinflavors These Beef Birria Tacos are next-level delicious Fall-apart tender meat, crispy cheese crust, and that rich consomé dip… your taste buds are in for a ride!

Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta with Homemade Basil Pesto Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups broccoli florets 8 oz penne or farfalle pasta 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lemon Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the pot. Drain and set aside. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Lower heat to medium and add pesto, cream, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and stir in the cooked pasta and broccoli. Add Parmesan and lemon juice. Toss everything to coat in the sauce. Serve warm, topped with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickenpesto #broccolipasta #pastarecipe #easyweeknightmeals #comfortfood #pestorecipes #greenpasta #healthycomfortfood #quickdinner #homemadepesto #chickenandbroccoli #pastadinner #onepotpasta #creamybasil #dinnerideas #pastaaddict #flavorfulmeals #familyfriendlydinner #pestochickenpasta #easypastadish This Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta is pure dinner joy! Tender chicken, bright broccoli, and creamy pesto sauce wrapped around perfectly cooked pasta