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14 Comfy Recipes — Pork Adovada, Cajun Pasta, Huli Huli Bowl & More

Plus even more dinner ideas!

This week’s lineup leans into warm bowls, bright herbs, and smoky grill notes. From island-style glaze to Mediterranean spice and creamy pasta comfort:

Hope you enjoy! — Rhys

14 Comfy Recipes — Pork Adovada, Cajun Pasta, Huli Huli Bowl & More

Rice Bowl
Quick meal ⚡Family-style

1. Rice Bowl

INSPIRED BY @elpintorestaurant
45m • Serves 4
Bowl of rice, pinto beans and choice of chicken or adovada pork with chile and a corn tortilla on the side
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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

2. Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

INSPIRED BY @crosbys
30m • Serves 4
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Chicken Huli Bowl
Quick meal ⚡Lunch

3. Chicken Huli Bowl

INSPIRED BY @mezcaltequilakitchen
45m • Serves 2
grilled chicken, shredded carrot, green onion, radish, cucumber, huli sauce, white rice
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Crispy Tofu Kung Pao Bowl
Family-styleHigh-protein 💪

4. Crispy Tofu Kung Pao Bowl

INSPIRED BY @glorestaurantlounge
50m • Serves 4
Dive into our Crispy Tofu Kung Pao Bowl, where golden, crunchy tofu meets a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and roasted peanuts, all tossed in a bold and savory Kung Pao sauce. This delightful dish…Read more
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Deluxe Lamb Chops
Family-styleHigh-protein 💪

5. Deluxe Lamb Chops

INSPIRED BY @deluxefundining
120m • Serves 4
Marinated in a Mediterranean spice blend, these 15 oz New Zeeland lamb chops come fresh off the grill. Accompanied by asparagus, marinated onion, mashed potato, homemade mint sauce and toped with with…Read more
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Cast Iron Cornbread
Quick meal ⚡Great leftovers

6. Cast Iron Cornbread

INSPIRED BY @billycancan
40m • Serves 8
green chilis, billy's sister's honey butter
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TOFINO SURF BOWL
High-protein 💪Dinner

7. TOFINO SURF BOWL

INSPIRED BY @shelterrestaurant
60m • Serves 2
LOCAL WILD SALMON OR MARINATED CHICKEN WITH TERIYAKI VEGETABLES, JASMINE RICE & SPICY YOGURT. BRAISED CABBAGE & CILANTRO
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Lamb Kofta
Family-styleHigh-protein 💪

8. Lamb Kofta

INSPIRED BY @neomondemediterraneandurham
60m • Serves 4
Grilled lamb meatballs served with rice and tzatziki sauce.
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Cast Iron Skillet Mushrooms and Toast
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

9. Cast Iron Skillet Mushrooms and Toast

INSPIRED BY @thefixxcafe
30m • Serves 4
Cast Iron Skillet Sautéed Cremini and Wild Mushrooms, Marsala, Garlic, Herbs, French Bread
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Crispy Potatoes Gnocchi Creamy Pesto
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

10. Crispy Potatoes Gnocchi Creamy Pesto

INSPIRED BY @cavanyfoodshealthylunchdiningrestaurantinjerseycity
30m • Serves 4
Delight in our crispy potato gnocchi tossed in a rich, creamy pesto sauce that perfectly complements every bite.
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Spicy Korean Tofu (Kkanpung Dubu)
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

11. Spicy Korean Tofu (Kkanpung Dubu)

INSPIRED BY @cocha
30m • Serves 4
Tofu Stir Fried with Chilies, Garlic, Green Onion, House Made Vegan Kimchi, Spicy Maple Sauce, Sesame Seeds
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Shrimp Scampi
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

12. Shrimp Scampi

INSPIRED BY @mccormickschmicksseafoodsteaks
30m • Serves 4
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Chicken Spiedini
Family-styleHigh-protein 💪

13. Chicken Spiedini

INSPIRED BY @riccositalianbistro
60m • Serves 4
Grilled breaded chicken stuffed with prosciutto, Provolone and basil, served with linguini in white wine sauce and vegetable of the day. Served with either our house salad, Caesar salad or soup
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Rigatoni alla Vodka
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

14. Rigatoni alla Vodka

INSPIRED BY @maggianoslittleitaly
30m • Serves 4
Slightly spicy and all perfection, our Rigatoni alla Vodka is prepared with our famous rigatoni pasta coated in a made-to-order, creamy vodka sauce and topped with freshly grated parmesan.
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