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Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo | Bold, Fiery Seafood Pasta for Weeknights
A bold and spicy shrimp fra diavolo pasta recipe packed with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Italian long hot peppers. Quick enough for a weeknight, fancy enough for guests.
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Big Mac Tacos | Family Favorite Weeknight Dinner
Level up your taco night with these Big Mac Tacos cooked on the Blackstone griddle. A quick, kid-approved dinner loaded with seasoned beef, Velveeta, pickles, and homemade Big Mac sauce.
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Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing – Simple, Creamy & Flavor-Packed
Make this bold and creamy Caesar salad dressing from scratch using anchovies, garlic, and fresh lemon. Holiday-approved, immersion blended, and ready in minutes. Perfect for crisp romaine and hearty Italian-style salads.
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Chris’s No-Fuss Pizza Dough (2024 Recipe) – 2 or 4 Dough Ball Options
This is our go-to pizza dough recipe — simple, reliable, and perfect for your next pizza night. Make two or four 14-inch dough balls with cold water fermentation for a chewy, crisp crust. Great for backyard pizza ovens or home ovens alike.
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Jalapeño Cheddar Bread (No-Knead, Dutch Oven Style) – Easy, Cheesy & Family-Approved
This no-knead jalapeño cheddar bread is a family favorite — baked in a Dutch oven with crispy edges, cheesy pockets, and a subtle jalapeño kick. Perfect for sandwiches, soups, or snacking.
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Chris’s Classic Biscotti Recipe – Easy & Customizable Italian Cookies
A simple, customizable biscotti base recipe perfect for coffee, holidays, or everyday crunch. Made with anise extract (or your favorite twist) and optionally finished with toasted anise seeds for classic Italian flavor.
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Grill Skillet Garlic Herb Pork Medallions on the Weber Searwood
Seared on a cast iron skillet over smoky Bear Mountain pellets, these pork medallions are tender, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herb flavor. Simple enough for weeknights, impressive enough for guests.
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Shrimp Stir-Fry with Sweet Peppers & Cauliflower Rice | Healthy Family Dinner
This colorful Blackstone shrimp stir-fry delivers hibachi vibes with a healthy twist. Packed with peppers, garlic, and tender shrimp — plus an optional cauliflower fried rice to round it out.
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Chris’s Shrimp Oreganata – Easy Garlic & Breadcrumb Baked Shrimp
A bold, garlic-packed baked shrimp recipe with a golden breadcrumb crust. No wine, no fuss — just clean, classic flavors with a kick of heat and a fresh squeeze of lemon to finish.
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Braised Beef with Tagliatelle – Rich, Hearty Italian Comfort Food
This slow-braised beef with tagliatelle is rich, tender, and full of layered Italian flavor. A true comfort meal made with beef short ribs (or chuck roast), pancetta, red wine, and a surprise finish of bittersweet chocolate. Chris’s style brings rustic elegance to your home kitchen.