Individual Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Tarts with Pretzel Crust (Brown Butter Edition)
Small‑batch bourbon chocolate pecan tarts with a salty‑sweet pretzel crust and rich brown‑butter filling. Cozy, decadent, and perfect for two.
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Grilled Chicken and Biscuits with Gruyère Gravy
Grilled chicken, a scratch-made Gruyère gravy, and a colorful mix of vegetables served over warm homemade biscuits — a comfort classic rebuilt with intention. This from-scratch chicken and biscuits is smoky, creamy, deeply satisfying, and still weeknight-friendly.
Isla Bonita (Skinny Colada Cocktail)
This lighter, brighter “skinny colada” is a shaken twist on a piña colada — coconut, pineapple, lime, and a dark rum float. Refreshing, tropical, and perfect with tacos, carnitas, or any summer dinner.
Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Lava Cakes
Warm, golden brown butter lava cakes with molten dulce de leche centers and a hint of cinnamon — the perfect ending to a cozy Mexican-inspired dinner.
A New Chapter — and a Big Announcement
I’m excited to share that Recipe Remodeler is entering a new chapter — I’ve been selected to compete in the 2026 Favorite Chef competition. This post shares the story behind my signature dish, how you can support the journey, and a few favorite recipes to explore while you’re here.
Overnight Brown‑Butter Belgian Waffles (Crispy, Caramelized, Make‑Ahead Magic)
These Overnight Brown‑Butter Belgian Waffles are crisp, caramelized, and impossibly cozy — inspired by Brussels street waffles and childhood weekend breakfasts. A buttermilk blend, pearl sugar, and a long cold ferment make them deeply flavorful and perfect for slow weekend mornings.
Blueberry Muffins (Brown Butter, Lemon & Streusel)
These brown butter blueberry muffins are bakery‑style perfection — tender crumb, bright lemon, juicy blueberries, and a crunchy brown‑butter streusel.
Crispy Tostones (Twice‑Fried Green Plantains)
Learn how to make perfectly crispy tostones with this authentic, easy recipe. Twice‑fried green plantains seasoned with salt — crunchy, golden, and delicious every time.
Mexican Red Rice & Black Beans (Easy, Flavor‑Packed, Weeknight‑Friendly)
This easy Mexican red rice with black beans is fluffy, flavorful, and the perfect side dish for carnitas, tacos, enchiladas, or any Mexican‑inspired dinner. Toasted rice, tomato, onion, and warm spices make this a fast, weeknight‑friendly favorite.
Weeknight Pork Carnitas Street Tacos
These Weeknight Pork Carnitas deliver everything you love about slow‑braised carnitas — tender shreds, crispy edges, bright citrus, and deep savory flavor — in a fast, weeknight‑friendly format. A lean pork loin braises in fresh orange, lime, pineapple, and warm spices before being shredded and crisped in cast iron. Serve with tortillas, rice, beans, and plantains for one of the best dinners you’ll make all month.