Author: Cook Plate Fork

The Pecan & Its Culinary Uses

The pecan is a species of hickory native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. The pecan tree is the only tree nut native to North America. Its sweet, crunchy texture with a rich buttery flavor and unmatched nutritional content have resulted in its growing worldwide popularity. Pecan Tree Image Credit: Cecilia Deutsch/Dreamstime.com Origins […]

Korean Beef & Rice

This Korean inspired recipe can be on your dinner table in only 20 minutes. We’re talking a deliciously yummy meal that is quick and easy to prepare. This easy and deliciously yummy recipe makes for a perfect weeknight meal. Such a simple meal to prepare and is fulled with Asian flavor.

Instant Pot Blueberry Peach Jam Donut Bites

Made in a silicone egg bite mold (made for an Instant Pot) the consistency of these deliciously yummy bite size little balls is more like a muffin. But their round shape and sugar-cinnamon-coating could remind one of donut holes. Therefore, Blueberry Peach Jam Donut Bites. These little donut bites are so fluffy and moist, which […]

Instant Pot Brown Rice

With a pressure cooker it’s so easy to make brown rice a versatile dish. Add whatever spices or seasonings before cooking or fold in vegetables, fresh herbs, like cilantro or parsley or nuts and dried fruit, like pecans and dried cranberries after cooking. With an Instant Pot you will never cook rice on the stove-top […]

Brown Butter Pecan Cinnamon Cookie Bars

Brown butter is a simple one-ingredient sauce, a chef’s trick that can transform all sorts of recipes, be it savory or sweet. Unlike shortening and oil, butter adds flavor as well as fat to sweet and savory recipes. Browned butter can add a subtle nutty flavor to baked goods. So how do you know when […]

Instant Pot Cheesy Green Pepper Sun Dried-Tomato Strata

This custardy, bready, cheesy breakfast strata is going to be on your – My Favorite Breakfasts – list. So what is a strata, you ask. A strata is a crustless quiche that incorporates bread with eggs and other ingredients. Typically they would be breakfast staples. Though you could prepare a strata with dinner staples. Such […]

Instant Pot Nigerian Jollof Rice

Nigerian jollof rice or Jollof is a classic Nigerian (West African) versatile side dish. Jollof is enjoyed in various forms. The rice dish is enjoyed in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Liberia, Cameroon and Gambia. Jollof is a prestigious food eaten both at regular meals in the home and during West African festivals. Like the Jollof […]

What Are Aji Dulces & How To Use Them

Ají dulce, ají cachucha, quechucha, ajicito, or ají gustoso as it is known throughout Latin America and the Caribbeans is a variety of sweet perennial peppers. The pepper or chili is native to the Yucatan Peninsula of Central America and Caribbean islands. It is most widely known in Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Dominion Republic, and […]

Blackberry Sage Pork Chops

If you think blackberries are only for dessert, think again. A deliciously yummy blackberry pan sauce can turn typically cooked pork chops into restaurant quality chops that will surely please your family and friends.

Italian-Style Chicken Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Italian-Style Chicken Broccoli Mac & Cheese is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the classic comfort food of mac and cheese with traditional Italian flavors. The chicken is seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, giving it a burst of flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy cheese sauce. Tender pieces of chicken breast are […]