# Kid Friendly

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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.

Late Summer Pasta with Bocconcini Bombs

Jul 27, 2025

Sweet Campari tomatoes, roasted garlic, pesto, and creamy bocconcini come together in this Rao’s-inspired pasta that tastes like peak summer in a bowl.

Pasta with Cici (Chickpeas)

Jul 21, 2025

Velvety chickpeas, a slow-cooked tomato broth, and ditalini pasta all in one pot. This cozy, rustic meal tastes like an Italian grandmother made it—with just the right texture and plenty of love.

The Shin Gold Banger – A Late-Night Ramen That Eats Like a Meal

Jul 3, 2025

A warming, deeply satisfying ramen that takes the humble Shin Gold packet and turns it into something special with tender grilled chicken, roasted corn, creamy beans, and silky egg noodles.