# Kid Friendly

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Savannah Red Rice with Kielbasa and Crab | Lowcountry Comfort Food

Nov 7, 2025

Smoky kielbasa, sweet crab, and heirloom Carolina Gold rice come together in this comforting Savannah red rice — a Lowcountry classic perfect for a cold, windy Fall day. Warm, soulful, and deeply satisfying straight from the Dutch oven.

Cinnamon Chip French Toast

Oct 26, 2025

Thick slices of cinnamon chip bread soaked in vanilla custard, browned in Kerrygold butter, and drenched in maple syrup — the kind of breakfast that makes a slow Sunday feel just right.

Ultimate Guilty Pleasure: Crispy Tortilla Pizza — A Ten-Minute Bar Pie Hack

Oct 23, 2025

A weeknight or midnight miracle — this crispy, cheesy flour tortilla pizza takes just ten minutes, no dough required. A little sauce, a handful of cheese, and you’ve got happiness on a plate.

Lou’s French Pork & Kielbasa Stew

Sep 17, 2025

This stew tastes like it came out of a French countryside kitchen — tender pork, smoky kielbasa, sweet carrots, and cabbage simmered low and slow with herbes de Provence. It’s rustic, hearty, and the kind of bowl that makes you slow down and enjoy the moment.

Southern Fried Catfish with Scallion–Ssamjang Comeback Sauce

Sep 12, 2025

Crispy fried catfish drizzled with a scallion–ssamjang comeback sauce. A dish that proves one meal can set up the next — leftover buttermilk becomes tomorrow’s meatloaf, and nothing goes to waste.

Creamy Hatch Green Chile Chicken & Rice Soup

Sep 9, 2025

This Creamy Hatch Green Chile Chicken & Rice Soup is smoky, hearty, and brightened with lime and cilantro. A family favorite that freezes beautifully and tastes even better the next day. Perfect for snowy afternoons or crisp fall evenings.

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes – One-Pan Family Favorite

Sep 9, 2025

This Greek lemon chicken and potatoes recipe is a weekly family favorite. Juicy chicken, golden potatoes, and bright lemon-herb flavor roasted in one pan for easy cleanup.

My Version of Red’s Bean and Cheese Burrito

Sep 3, 2025

A homemade take on Red’s burritos: Rancho Gordo pinto beans, melty Costco Mexican blend cheese, red onion, and Hatch green chile cream, rolled tight and crisped golden. Air fryer and freezer-friendly.

Pasta Puttanesca

Aug 27, 2025

A late-summer afternoon, Gio’s first record, and the most satisfying pasta dish I know. This lusty, briny puttanesca hits with bold flavor and a touch of family ritual.

Caramelized Onion & Cheddar-Brie Mac and Cheese

Aug 26, 2025

A cozy, elevated twist on mac and cheese: buttered penne layered over a silky aged cheddar-Brie sauce, folded with caramelized onions, and finished with fresh Serrano heat. Even my picky daughter said, “Yum, that’s good!”

Lou’s Sweet-Heat Meatloaf with Buttermilk Panade and Tangy Glaze

Aug 13, 2025

Moist, tender, and packed with flavor — this sweet-heat meatloaf uses a buttermilk panade for incredible texture and a tangy glaze for the perfect finish.

Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies

Jul 28, 2025

An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.