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Improve Your Nachos Game
If your looking to improve your nachos beyond a scatter of tri-angled-shaped corn chips on a plate...
Super Ideas for Your Super Party
Super Bowl parties - or any time you bring a group of friends together - doesn't need to mean lots...
Moroccan Grilled Chicken – Fast, Delicious, Healthy
The spice blends of Northern Africa have components with origins from the Asian spice trail (the...
Vegetarian Chile with Serious Food Hatch Chile Sauce
A Great Super Bowl Recipe - We are always looking for simple & healthy dishes with an upscale...
For the Love of Carrots – Moroccan Carrot Salads
Spicy Moroccan Carrot Salad: picture courtesy of Tal Ronnen [Updated December 28, 2020] There is a...
Week Night Paella
We love paella, and we usually have to wait for a weekend with nothing to do but work through all...
Meatless Deliciousness – Swiss Chard Enchiladas
You don't need a pantry-full of stuff to make this packed-full-of-flavor, healthy vegetarian...
Sicilian-Style Pasta with Cauliflower
We came across a package of tri-colored cauliflower, and we got inspired to find a recipe that was...
Pork Cutlet with Fig, Onions, and Olive Sauce
The traditional Italian fried cutlets usually do not start with pork - think veal Milanese, or the...
Crispy Tofu Stir Fry – New Zealand Style
New Zealand cuisine is a true fusion culture - a great mix of indigenous ingredients, and a blend...
Thanksgiving Dinner – Serious Foodie Style
We are starting the busy holiday season, so we wanted to give you a few recipes to make your...
Vegetarian Thanksgiving
Our vegetarian and vegan friends are often hard-pressed at the Thanksgiving table. Since holiday...
Acorn Squash with Mango Butter
We often wonder "What can we do to make winter squash recipes interesting?" We were inspired by...
Pear Cranberry Salad with Fig Dressing
This simple, healthy salad comes together in minutes, and uses one of the Serious Foodie Sauces as...
Vietnamese Marinated Pork Chops with Spicy Sauce
We're proud of all of our sauces, but especially our Vietnamese sauce. It has that magical...
Rigatoni with Broccoflower, Tuna, and Lemon Ragout
We were inspired by a recipe printed in the Wall Street Journal (issue 3/1/20) by Chef Philip...
Asian Lychee Martini
Try out this slightly exotic, slightly sweet, slightly spicy, slightly savory cocktail - and be...
Artisan Cocktails – Made Easy
We love the artisan cocktail movement - and if you've followed our social media feeds, you know...
Turkish Pomegranate, Eggplant, and Lentils
This is a great, simple, tasty recipe from Turkey that takes a little bit of time to cook, but is...
TexMex Fried Chicken Sandwich
We love fried chicken, especially those fully-flavored extra crispy versions. There are plenty of...
Spiced Nigerian Rib Eye
Photo courtesy of Wall Street Journal, Kitty Greenwald Oct. 10, 2019 We were so excited to see...
Kentucky Bourbon Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Fajitas are that fun entree to order out at your favorite Mexican restaurant. The drama of the...
Kentucky Bourbon Fajitas!
Fajitas are that fun entree to order out at your favorite Mexican restaurant. The drama of the...
Fig Bourbon Compote
We took a few boxes to make a fig simple syrup that we use for making our Wintertime version of a...
Fig Bourbon Compote
Fresh figs are sometimes hard to find, and have a fairly short season. But when we find them, we...
Wine Pairing for Thanksgiving 2019
Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday at Serious Foodie. You owe no greeting cards, no gifts. You...
Thanksgiving Leftovers – Turkey or Ham Hash
One of Thanksgiving guests always asks the question: what is the definition of eternity? It's two...
Pomegranate Gravy
Why use the same old turkey/chicken gravy when you can use this easy, quick recipe for a fun...
Spice Rub Honey Roasted Snack Mix
There are so many things you can do with spice blends, besides grilling your favorite spice rubbed...
Diet with Paleo or Veggie?
Paleo or vegetarian? It’s a hard choice when trying to lose some weight, and wanting to maintain a...
Grilled Fruit with Kentucky Bourbon Rub
With the right ingredients the outdoor grill can be the focus of cooking for a healthy diet –...
Grilled Romaine with New Zealand Shrimp
We try to grill everything – we love the crisp, smoky flavors you can get from any type of grill...
Korean Braised Beef Ribs
Korean braised beef ribs (Kalbi) are slightly spicy, slightly sweet, full of umami, and are easy...
Homemade Pizza – Not Hard At All!
We love pizza, especially fresh out of the oven. So, how better to impress your football-loving...
Transform Your Tailgate – Serious Foodie Style
Want to see a list of amazing, simple, fun gourmet recipes to up your tailgate party game? Click...
It’s Taco Tuesday!
Ever since we saw the Lego Movie, we've been celebrating Taco Tuesday. First, because it's fun. ...
25 Red Wines Under $25 to Try Now!
Every year we publish our compilation our report of quality red wines we've found that are under...
Mini-Eggplant Recipe
We found these little beauties at our local farmer's market this weekend, and we had to come up...
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Simple Pulled Chicken
A favorite at any party, tail-gate, or picnic is pulled meat - chicken, pork, beef, or even lamb. ...
Revisiting Sangiovese
We were really happy to see one of our favorite wine writers - Lettie Teague from Wall Street...
Tailgate Wine Pairings
Even though there is nothing like watching football with a great brew in hand, you don't need to...
Serious Foodie Meat Chili
Chili is a favorite of pot-luck parties, and tailgate parties, or simmering dish that makes the...
Slaw Is Not Just Cabbage
Coleslaw is found at almost every outdoor meal - but mostly it's the typical soggy...
Pork Spare Ribs with Pomegranate Glaze
There are more recipes for making ribs than hot sauce brands. Folks have fights over dry rubs,...
A Serious Foodie Primer on Using Marinades
Ask ten people about marinades, dry rubs, brine, and finishing sauces – and you’ll get at least...
Our Popcorn Obsession
Obsessed. With. Popcorn. And it's probably a good thing. Along with many others, the Serious...
Easy Party Foods
We assembled a collection of quick & delicious appetizers for any party - tailgating, dinner...
Intriguing Wine from the Island of Sardinia
We stumbled on a very intriguing wine this week - Argiolas Costera- and we had to immediately...
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Mango Sauce
A Great Tailgate Recipe - We love the tasty flavor of crispy chicken wings, but we hate the...
Easy Gourmet Salad Recipes
We've worked hard to put together a series of salad recipes that you can use any time: parties,...
Quinoa with Corn, Carrots, and Mexican Mole Sauce
Quinoa is one of our favorite grains – it is protein-packed, satisfying, and a great side dish or...
West African Paradise Shrimp
Grains of Paradise looks and tastes a little bit like a standard black peppercorn, except.... This...
Rare Italian Grape Varietals – The Reds
There are enough Italian wine varietals to make any wine lover, whether professional or amateur, confused for a lifetime.
Warm Spinach/Fennel/Apple Salad
Crazy simple - and healthy & really delicious. We did a bit of experimenting until we got...
The Best Pizza Wine
The weekend Wall Street Journal had a great article by the brilliant Lettie Teague – she always has something new and interesting to say about wines, always brings in experts in the field, and never seems pretentious about drinking wine.
Red Wines of the Veneto: A Vapolicella Tasting
You might be ignoring Valpolicella wines - most folks see them as light, fruity red wines with...
Impressive – And Easy – Valentine’s Day Meal Ideas
There is nothing sexier than good food and good wine that you bring to the table yourself. this...
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A Serious Foodie Primer on Using Dry Rubs
Ask ten people about marinades, dry rubs, brine, and finishing sauces - and you'll...
Grilled Mango Chicken
We like simple - especially if we get delicious and elegant at the same time. The Serious Foodie...
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Blood Orange/Aji Panca Sauce
Roasted vegetables are great any time of the year, but especially now. The Fall gives us some of...
Simple and Elegant Swordfish Recipe with the Serious Foodie Mango/Aji Sauce
The South Pacific Mango/Aji Sauce is a sweet/spicy/tangy combination of tropical flavors that is...
Pulled Pork Tacos with Mirasol Mole Cooking Sauce
The key to most regional cooking, but especially Mexican cooking, is to find high quality starting...
Salad with honey-poached plums
While the Serious Foodie philosophy is to cook what's fresh, what's in season, sometimes, there...
A Serious Foodie Primer on Using Brines
Ask ten people about marinades, dry rubs, brine, and finishing sauces – and you’ll...
Late Summer Corn – The Best of the Best
Maybe it's the growing conditions, like the late summer heat, that makes corn so good this time of...
A Great Zucchini Recipe
August and September seem to be zucchini month. The farmer's markets, local stores, and our own...
Foodie Holiday Gift Suggestions: Homemade
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] Looking for that special gift for a foodie...
Easy Gourmet for Holiday Meals: Side Dish Recipes
Holiday meals are so much about connecting with family and friends. Everyone has their favorite...
A Serious Foodie Guide to Unique Holiday Gifts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Looking for that special gift for a foodie friend? Someone on...
The Feast of the Fishes – A Primer on a Great Italian-American Tradition
There are many Italian Americans, or folks who wish they had Italian heritage, who celebrate The...
The Best Thanksgiving Turkey – Brick It!
There always seems to be a lot of Thanksgiving angst about cooking turkey - worries about...
Roasted Corn and Quinoa Salad
Quinoa - it's showing up everywhere, even at some fast food restaurants, so you might think it is...
Versatile Vinaigrettes
Vinaigrettes are simple, flavorful, and versatile sauces. We use them over grilled and smoked...
Wine & Chocolate Pairings: Discover New Ways to Wow Your Valentine
It's a great time to plan for a great Valentine's Day experience. And we're here to help to plan...
Eagles or Patriots? Either Way, Let’s Party!
{Picture above courtesy Food Network} This year's Super Bowl pits not only the Philadelphia...
Wickedly Great French Macaron Recipe
Often thought to be the territory of professional bakers, the French macaron is only difficult if...
Pump Up Your Butternut Squash with Peruvian Blood Orange Sauce
Butternut squash might be fall's most versatile, but potentially the most boring, vegetable. ...
Easy Vietnamese Noodle Bowl
There is nothing like the color, flavor, crunchy, and fresh simplicity of a Vietnamese stir fry...
Korean BBQ Shrimp Stir Fry
One of our newest additions to the Serious Foodie sauce line is an authentic Lemon/Garlic Korean...
Salmon with Serious Foodie Peruvian Blood Orange Sauce
Salmon is a flavorful, great source of protein – easy to cook and healthy, and found almost everywhere. It’s one of our go-to weekly dishes—tender, mild-tasting, and versatile.
Huevos Rancheros – Serious Foodie Style
There is nothing like the classic Southwest/Mexican breakfast, huevos rancheros (which simply means “ranch eggs”). It is one of those simple, elegant dishes that should be easy to do at home.
A Serious Foodie Primer on Using Finishing Sauces
Ask ten people about marinades, dry rubs, brine, and finishing sauces – and you’ll get at least five different answers and five blank stares
Roasted Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts
While browsing at one of our favorite grocery stores – Oakes Farms Market in Naples – we came across the most amazingly beautiful Sicilian eggplants. Plump, large, and brightly colored, we knew we had to find something fun to do with these delights.
Corned Beef with Guinness Zabaglione
While planning our annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner, we were trying to figure out how to combine our two favorites of the day: corned beef and Guinness Stout.
Turn the Beet Around: Simple, Tasty, Healthy Quinoa Salad with Beets & Oranges
Photo Courtesy of Eating Well We are always for raising our game when it comes to healthy eating -...
A Yummy Pear-Cranberry Crostata with White Chocolate Ganache
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] We were cleaning out the test kitchen...
Veggie Tacos – with a Serious Foodie Twist
At a recent foodie festival, we had the opportunity to taste a delicious vegetarian taco which...
There Ain't No Way to Hide Your Lion Eyes – LionFish with Bourbon Chipotle Sauce
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] Lionfish have become a predatory blight in the...
Pork Chops with Fig/Orange Glaze
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] The real key to most any meat recipe is the...
Lamb Burgers with Pomegranate Tzatziki Sauce
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] We love to try burgers using all sorts of...
Pasta with Romesco Sauce
Italians call Romesco sauce a Spanish pesto – while the Spanish would call pesto a Spanish...
Pucker Up – Vinegar You Will Love to Drink
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] Ever wonder why there are so many choices now for...
Grilled Veggies with Serious Foodie Sauces
With the abundance of fresh veggies everywhere this time of year, you can't go wrong with simply...