 Want to feed your family of 4 for $10-$12 USD and still put a delicious meal on the table in quick order? This staple of my childhood (thanks for showing us frugality Mom) 😍 was and is one of my favorites. I know Mom was great at making something from nothing and this pantry staple recipe is something I wouldn't hesitate to serve to company.
While I've amped up the flavor with a heft dollop of Harissa, these salmon cakes (or salmon patties as we always called them), are a delicious bite with a savory, soft interior and a crunchy exterior. I serve them over grits and top with a zingy lemon remoulade. So easy and this all takes about 20 minutes to put together.
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 If you think tofu is boring, these smoky tofu tacos are about to change your mind.
They’re crispy on the edges, tender inside, and packed with bold, smoky flavor that feels straight out of your favorite taco joint. Whether you’re plant-based, tofu-curious, or just craving something different for Taco Tuesday, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.  This is almost too easy to be called a recipe. It's more a layering of 4 humble ingredients that bakes up into a luscious, low carb mouthful. Cabbage that becomes sweet & soft as it bakes, flavored up with your favorite pesto, then topped with ground beef and cheese. It's almost as if you have a decadent, cabbagey cheeseburger without the bun.
 There’s something quietly luxurious about poaching fish. No aggressive heat, no heavy sauces—just patience, aroma, and balance. This dish is built around that idea, pairing delicate fish with a warm, fragrant broth infused with saffron, vanilla, and coconut milk. The result is subtle but memorable: creamy without heaviness, floral without sweetness, and deeply comforting.
 If there’s one dish that proves bold flavors don’t have to be complicated, it’s Peruvian-style chicken. Juicy, deeply seasoned, and perfectly charred, this dish is all about balance—smoky spices, citrusy brightness, and just enough heat. Pair it with a creamy avocado lime crema, and you’ve got a weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy with minimal effort. I mean totally cave worthy!
If you’ve never tasted a Basque cheesecake, let me introduce you to your new favorite dessert. Deeply caramelized on the outside, impossibly creamy on the inside, and blissfully imperfect in shape, this cheesecake breaks all the traditional rules—and that’s exactly why it works.
Originating in Spain, Basque cheesecake (also called Burnt Basque Cheesecake) has earned cult status around the world. No water bath. No fussy crust. No worrying about cracks. Just humble, simple ingredients, and stunning results. 
If you’re craving something bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, lamb kofta is the answer. These tender, spiced meat skewers are a staple across the Middle East and once you try them, you’ll understand why they’ve stood the test of time.
If you’ve ever chased that cloud-like pancake texture you get at a great brunch spot, this little trick is about to change your mornings....fizzy water. The bubbles act like instant lift, giving you impossibly fluffy pancakes without separating eggs or whipping anything to stiff peaks. Pair them with a warm peach & pecan maple syrup and suddenly a simple breakfast feels slow, Southern, and a little bit special.
Fluffy rice loaded up with tender veggies in every flavorful spoonful and topped with flaky fish. This has been a weeknight hip pocket dish in our home for a long time. It involves quick cooking fish, so it can be ready in 20 minutes which is pretty much a dinner prerequisite during a busy work day. This is also pretty budget friendly since rice, tilapia (you can use any firm white fish) and most vegetables are inexpensive.
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Greetings!Mariann Taylor here of Taylor Kitchen. My husband and I created this site, Pinterest and Instagram accounts, and affiliated YouTube channel as an outlet for one of my passions....cooking. I love to cook and my husband, Tim, is a willing participant in my culinary escapades, as well as chief taste tester. We hope you'll join us, try some TaylorKitchen creations and like and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Categories
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