This is my go-to dessert for when I absolutely NEED CHOCOLATE CAKE, but don’t have the time. Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake! I mean, when am I NOT craving chocolate cake, ya know? But, if you know me by now, you know I’m INCREDIBLY lazy. So mug cakes have Vic written allllll over them. It’s super…
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Vic’s Tricks To…Meaty Bolognese
This Meaty Bolognese is what dreams are made of. I made my first bolognese sauce 4 years ago. OK – not sure if the point gets across there, but I’ve been cooking for the last 20 years of my life. And mostly Italian food too! But, growing up in the Barbara family, we didn’t do…
Vic’s Tricks To…Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot cake is my absolute favorite dessert ever. Although, I won’t lie, the concept of having veggies in a dessert does strike me as odd. But, if you’ve had zucchini bread then well, you know what veggies are capable of. Plus, it helps that it’s covered in cream cheese frosting… Surprisingly, although it’s my favorite…
Vic’s Tricks To…Shrimp & Grits w/ Homemade BBQ
WARNING: The following recipe uses instant grits because ain’t nobody got time for that. I love southern food, but living in Boston there are only so many options out there. But, you can best believe there’s some dang good seafood. One of my favorite recipes with seafood is good ole shrimp and grits, so I…
Vic’s Tricks To…5 Step Chicken & Sausage Creole
In honor of how incredibly simple this meal is, I decided to cut straight to the chase. I also had a long day and don’t have the mental stamina to be charismatic right now. PS – You better listen good. This is a Vic top 5 favorite dinner of the moment. It’s also pretty healthy!…
Vic’s Tricks To…Roasted Red Pepper & Cauliflower Orzo
Well times are certainly strange right now. Grateful to the health of my family and friends and to all those on the front lines right now. You guys are the real MVP. Being stuck at home and with all the uncertainty, it’s certainly cause some changes to my typical dinners. But, I’m loving the opportunity…
Vic’s Tricks To…Garlic Bread Pinwheels
In the next edition of the canned pizza dough chronicles…GARLIC BREAD PINWHEELS I don’t think there is anyone in this world who doesn’t like garlic bread. Seriously, if you don’t…who hurt you? I made up these garlic bread pinwheels one day when I had bought canned pizza dough for something, but didn’t end up using…
Vic’s Tricks To…Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas
These zucchini chicken enchiladas are a total weeknight game-changer. These cheesy delicious bundles of joy are GLUTEN FREE/CARB FREE/KETO FRIENDLY. But, most importantly, they’re freakin delicious. So on with it already Vic! Take your zucchini and slice it longways, about 1/2 inch in thickness. I know it’s tough to do, but try your hardest to…
Vic’s Tricks To…Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings
These are the most perfect oven baked crispy chicken wings ever. I do enjoy all wings in general, but oh man, there’s nothing like a nice hot and spicy buffalo wing. Nothing. Like. It. So, over the years I’ve worked hard to truly perfect the art of the chicken wing. SIDE NOTE: I am SUPER…
Vic’s Tricks To…Fool-Proof Slow Cooker Stew
It is freezing. So BRING ON THE SLOW COOKER STEW! It’s January and it’s freezing. And shocker, I’m hungry… One of my favorite things to eat in the winter is a nice toasty bowl of slow cooker beef stew. It’s tasty, easy, and leans toward the healthy side. (I wouldn’t say it’s outright healthy, but…