Recipes

There's a moment in every home cook's journey when something clicks—when you realize that great meals don't require hard and fast rules, just application of basic techniques. For me, that revelation came in my late teens, watching Thomas Keller make a simple BLT, adding nothing more than an over-easy egg that transformed an everyday sandwich into something magical. I had the "you can DO THAT?" epiphany.

Skirt steak is hands-down my favorite cut for tacos—tons of flavor, fast cook time, and it pairs perfectly with The Strong Kitchen’s Yucatán Marinade. This sauce is bright, citrusy, and makes me feel like I know what I’m doing even when I don’t.

This one’s become a weeknight go-to. It’s cozy, has just the right kick, and makes leftovers I actually want to eat. I start by searing some chicken thighs in a hot pan—skin-on if I’m feeling indulgent, but boneless works great too.

There’s something magical about a meal that looks fancy but takes less than 30 minutes to throw together. This Firecracker Salmon is one of those “how did I pull this off on a Tuesday?” kind of dinners. I grab a couple salmon fillets, pat them dry, and spoon over The Strong Kitchen’s Firecracker Sauce like I mean it. It’s spicy, sweet, and sticky in all the right ways. Into a 400°F oven they go for about 12–14 minutes (depending on thickness), while I roast some broccolini on the side with olive oil, salt, and garlic. By the time the salmon’s...