If you're searching for some comfort food recipes, or are having one of those days where, it's cloudy, and gloomy, or it's been raining, and cold outside, look no further! I've got the perfect weeknight meal for you! Here's one of my favorites, and a longtime family recipe for I call The Ultimate Tuna Casserole! An easy recipe for your weeknight meals, that features canned tuna! This is the perfect go to recipe, especially if you're in a pinch! Here's what you'll need:                                                                   For The Biscuits: 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Tbsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Sugar 1 Stick Cold Unsalted Butter 3/4 Cu...

  If you love French Cooking, here's an easy recipe for you! Chef Nicko's take on a classic French dish, Chicken Cordon Bleu! Sometimes, referred to as simply, Cordon Bleu, the name alludes to a dish prepared with the highest standards of excellence, and comes from Henry III, Knights of the Order. Blue cordons, were also worn by respective cooks, and chefs in the kitchen brigade during the 1500's. Making this chicken dish, is simple, easy, and most of all, very delicious! The perfect recipe for your weeknight meals! Let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                              Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts                Ham (good quality) I use French Jambon                Gruyere, or ...

   Are you in search of a tasty side dish that is healthy too? Today, I'm coming to you with one of my all time favorite recipes, that has been in my family for ages. A lot of my viewers have asked me how to cook Bulgur Wheat, so today, we're talking about this very tasty grain. Armenians are famous for making Bulgur using the best ingredients, so I'm going to walk you through this recipe real quick, because, it's that easy to make. For this recipe, you'll need:                                            1 1/2 Cup Coarse Bulgur #4                                        ...

Okay, so you've been one of my subscribers for months, now, and you feel as though, I haven't really given you anything you can call extraordinary? Well, here's something I've had up my sleeve since the mid 90's! It's a dish that's close to my gut, as well as my heart! Yup, you guessed it! It's Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Rice! No, this isn't your classic creamy Parmesan rice recipe! It's a drier version, that doesn't eat like Risotto, or anything close to that! Check it out! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                          Large Shrimp(Peeled & devained)                   ...

   It's "Taco-Tuesday," and many of you might be celebrating this special day of the week, with none other than, your favorite tacos! On that very flavorful note, let me introduce you to one of my favorite taco recipes. Al Pastor tacos, were invented by Middle-Eastern immigrants that migrated to Mexico City, during the early 1900's. Commonly known as, "tacos arabes," in many parts of the country, Al Pastor is prepared in a very special way. It all starts with heavily marinated slabs of pork shoulder, that are stacked neatly on a vertical roasting spit, and prepared outdoors.  Let me show  you how to make this at home, using the oven, and a roasting pan. For this recipe, you'll need:                                                ...

   Do you love seafood? Have you ever wanted to visit Spain, but are looking for a more efficient way to do it? I've got the perfect thing for you! It's my recipe for the ultimate Spanish Paella recipe! is a Valencian rice dish that has ancient roots but its modern form originated in the mid-19th century in the area around Albufera lagoon on the east coast of Spain adjacent to the city of Valencia . Many non-Spaniards view paella as Spain's national dish, but most Spaniards consider it to be a regional Valencian dish (despite the fact that actually it is a commonly eaten dish across all Spain, so it can be considered as a Spanish national dish). Valencians, in turn, regard paella as one of their identifying symbols. For more info. on the origins of Paella, simply watch my video recipe on YouTube. For this recipe, you'll need:                        ...

   Here's a nice accompaniment to your weeknight meals. The perfect addition to any of your chicken, pork, or fish dishes, also known as the "perfect potato salad." Unlike the rest of its competitors, my version is guaranteed to leave your taste buds wanting more! It combines sweet, savory notes, in a creamy blend of potato and, mayonnaise to create the right balance of flavors that aren't going to overpower your main course, but simply, compliment them. Here's what we'll need: Russet Potatoes (steamed and peeled) 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise (I used Best Foods) 2 Celery Stalks (diced) 1 Dill Pickle (diced) 1/2 Red Onion 1 Tsp Paprika 3 Tbsp White Vinegar Salt & Pepper to taste** 1 Tsp Mustard 1 Tsp Capers 1/4 Tsp Tarragon (diced) 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Combine the ingredients with the celery, onions, and pickles together, then add the potatoes, and mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, then give it a quick mix. Be sure to inco...

  If you like avocados, you'll absolutely love this recipe for guacamole. It'll surely be your family go to recipe, especially for parties, or a nice snack. This is one recipe I've tweaked over the ages, and can be prepared two ways. Either, as the Aztecs did traditionally, many moons ago, or the authentic Mexican way. For this you'll need:                                Avocados                                Cilantro                                White Onion             ...

   If you like pasta, and potatoes? You're in for a real treat this time! I'm about to give you, what I call: "The Ultimate Gnocchi Recipe!" If not, the best gnocchi recipe ever! It's surely, an authentic Italian recipe. By now, you all know how I do it! If it isn't authentic, I won't even think about suggesting it! Unless of course, you all request it. The good thing here, is, you won't ever have to buy another package of store bought gnocchi ever again. Once you master the recipe, you're all set! The recipe itself is shrouded in mystery! If you watch the video at the bottom of this page, you'll find out all the important details. I highly suggest you do so. Trust me on this!  Okay, so here it goes.... For this recipe, you'll need:                                        ...

   Although, there is a bit of history behind this recipe, the origin is shrouded in mystery.  Several folk theories exist as to the origin of this sauce. While one version states that, cooks aboard Neapolitan ships returning from North America invented marinara sauce in the mid-16th century after the Spanish, introduced the tomato to Europe.   Have you ever wanted to make Marinara Sauce from scratch? Are you tired of the same ol' Pasta Sauces? Stop buying canned pasta sauce! No more pasta sauce from the jar. Not with this recipe. That's right! It's very easy to make, and your family meals will never be the same! Well, at least not when serving your favorite pastas. It all starts with a can of tomatoes. Here's what you'll need:                                        ...

   Are you ready for another authentic Italian recipe that's based around pasta, and of course, bacon? Did someone say:"bacon?" Yep! You guessed it! This isn't just any bacon. This recipe uses Pancetta, and the difference between Pancetta and, bacon is that Pancetta isn't smoked like bacon is! This dish was inspired by Penne, but I decided to put my twist on it, and used Trottole instead. I really like this pasta shape, since it has more room to hold sauce and, it makes for an even tastier flavor experience! For this recipe, you'll need:                                             1 pck Trottole Pasta                           ...

   Chinese cooking has become one of my fortes throughout my culinary career. This time, I'm coming at you with a very popular Chinese takeout dish, that's inspired me from the original beef with string bean in black bean sauce, or as the Chinese call it:"Sticks Killed Cattle." As awkward as that may seem, it's probably just a figure of speech. In any case, within the past fifteen years, I've noticed a lower calorie version hitting the local restaurants. I'd like to take this opportunity to reintroduce you to, what I call, a Chinese food classic! For a vegan, or vegetarian alternative on this dish, you can certainly substitute the chicken, for tofu or, just leave it out entirely, and proceed to make this using only green beans as a base for the dish itself. Otherwise, all you carnivores, and omnivores alike, will surely enjoy this one! For this recipe, you'll need: 1lb Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast (thinly sliced)         ...