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 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…

Vic’s Tricks To…Eggplant Parmigiana

I love pretty much anything in red sauce. Ever since I was a kid, smother it in red sauce and I’m just like so totally IN. It helps that my great grandma’s sauce is like the best sauce in the world. Obviously. I’ve posted that recipe in the Vic’s Tricks To…Barbara Family Marinara Sauce, so…

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…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 Trick To…Saucy Sausage & Peppers Skillet

I’ve been suuuuper lazy lately. I know, crazy right? So unlike me… But seriously I feel like while we’ve been in quarantine the sink is just an ever-filling pile of dishes. AM I THE ONLY ONE?! So in response, I’ve been focusing on as many 1-2 pot meals as possible. With that, I came up…

Vic’s Tricks To…Quick & Dirty Vodka Sauce

Not sure how I’ve lived 29 years and hadn’t made a vodka sauce. I mean, I’ve had my fair share of vodka…so far today… And yet here we are…29 years and I FINALLY made my first vodka sauce. And all I can think about is…”wait, that’s it?!” I was sooo surprised by how freaking easy…

Vic’s Tricks To…Cauliflower Mac n Cheese

Welcome to the ULTIMATE in carb-free livin’ baby! This Cauliflower Mac n Cheese will keep you coming back for more! Mac n cheese is probably one of the greatest foods in the world. So, when I started keto, I knew I needed to figure out a way to still have the cheesy goodness. ENTER: Cauliflower…

Vic’s Tricks To…Cheesesteak Bake

I made up this dinner the other night and it was SO GOOD that I had to share. I’m talking CHEESESTEAK BAKE. I was inspired by the idea of a cheesesteak stuffed pepper, but I wanted to get a really nice char on the peppers, so I decided to make it into a bowl! Plus,…