If you’re looking for a can’t-fail shrimp and grits recipe that will impress your big-armed aunt, a gluten-free Pilates instructor, and Sam Sifton, this is it. It is an easy comfort food dish that flaunts textural contrast and versatile heat, as well as a slightly bitter note thanks to the lemon zest. The whey is not essential, but it definitely improves the dish. You’ll have more than enough if you make a batch of fresh ricotta -- and because making ricotta is cheap, quick, and easy, you should do it.

During their stay in India, the British learnt to like Indian spices and even came up with the concept of the curry powder. They also merged vegetables such as celery into the Indian palate that otherwise were considered outside the Indian domain. This sauce is my attempt to re-create the mild and sweet flavors of a British curry sauce, I have matched it with shrimp in this recipe, however it can be eaten with anything including serving it as a gravy over roasted meat or celery.

Every year I get a lot of "what to do with leftover turkey" requests. Frankly leftover turkey was never much of an issue in my family (we just ate the meal, had a sandwich and maybe made soup and that was it) but since I've had this blog, I've been making Thanksgiving-like meals way in advance so I can post new holiday recipes leading up the event and come up with creative leftover ideas.

The weather is beginning to crispen in NY and whilst many of us have had enough of this heat, the thought of the summer coming to an end leaves us with a bitter-sweet emotion. Memories of beaches, the smell of sunscreen, the heat extinguishing ice creams and sorbets will very soon be lost amidst sweaters, heavy jackets, socks and shoes. As we add more layers to ourselves, we remove a little proximity we created with people in our light-hearted summer spirit. Of course each season is to be celebrated for reasons particular to them but today we are going to honor our last few days of the summer…. farewell my summer love.

This recipe was inspired by a trip to Spain (where I basically ate my face off :)). I serve it when I have girlfriends over for lunch. It's light, delicious, healthy and absolutely beautiful to look at. I have also omitted the shrimp and served this as a side to grilled chicken.

This nontraditional burger option that uses traditional paella inspired ingredients that are easily made into a delicious burger.

This is one of my favorite meat loaf recipes. The salsa gives it just the right amount of tang, and if you grow basil, the pesto is a tasty way to use it.

Moroccan shrimp and Israeli couscous simmer with onions, pine nuts and a traditional seasoning blend until they're plump and steeped in flavor.

Combine canned tuna with noodles, cottage cheese and sliced mozzarella to make a tidy tuna lasagna. Think of it as an easy, slightly fancier tuna casserole.

Herb-brined Cornish game hens can be a centerpiece to any dinner, whether fancy or every day. The crispy skin and tender meat never fail to impress.

Shrimp and lentils are an easy, nutritious meal. Garlicky lentils are layered with seasoned shrimp and tender sauteed spinach for a wholesome 30-minute meal.

Fish is a fast main course for a meal, and this baked haddock recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Simple ingredients combine to form a tasty topping that adds flavor to this mild and affordable fish.

What makes this classic lasagna recipe so spectacular? Homemade meat sauce and plenty of cheese. Best of all, it's easy to make lasagna ahead of time so dinner can be ready in a flash.

Thanks to multiple meats, a generous helping of beans and the classic chili trifecta of tomatoes, onions and peppers, this slow-cooker beef and sausage chili is tender, filling and oh-so tasty.

Here's a classic old-fashioned beef stew that simmers for hours in the slow cooker. I call it my "lazy" stew because it's so easy to make on busy days. Perfect for hearty appetites, it's guaranteed to keep folks coming back for more!

My family loves this quick and easy recipe so much, we never have any leftovers. It's also great on the grill.