A simplified ja jian mien made with leftover pork and ramen noodles.

Toasted marshmallow peanut butter cookies.

Banana bread with cashews

You can infuse olive oil with fresh herb flavor in less than five minutes.

A simple, one pan dish of pasta, kielbasa, frozen corn and peppers.

Pasta and scrambled eggs. Who knew such a simple (and odd) combo could be so friggin awesome?

Mmmm, waffles.

A spicy ramen dish made with chicken stock and ginger.

Red potato salad made with thick cut bacon and fresh duck eggs.

S’moreos! If you haven’t heard of them yet, they are just what you think. Probably better. These were made with strawberry Oreos.

Peaches pan seared in browned butter, served with ice cream.

Fondue is one of the best excuses to eat a pound of cheese.

Apple potstickers. No, really.

Homemade wonton wrappers filled with tuna and Alouette and deep fried.

Making my own wonton wrappers isn’t as hard as I thought it would be.

A quick and simple marinade for chicken souvlaki, a quick and simple dish.

A very simple cake, easy enough for a kid to make.

Italian sausage, cheese, peppers and sauteed onions wrapped in pizza dough.

Rotini with broccoli, spinach, peppers and Italian sausage.

A Tex-Mex seasoned hamburger with sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips and bacon.

Mmmmmm, pecans.

Chocolate cookies with pecans and chocolate chips.