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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:
Pork Adovada: chile-braised pork or chicken over rice and beans with warm tortilla
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo: creamy heat-kissed pasta with tender shrimp
Chicken Huli Bowl: sweet-savory grilled chicken over jasmine rice with crisp vegetables
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Comfy Recipes — Pork Adovada, Cajun Pasta, Huli Huli Bowl & More
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
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style
2. Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
INSPIRED BY @crosbys
30m • Serves 4
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
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
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
Quick meal ⚡Great leftovers
6. Cast Iron Cornbread
INSPIRED BY @billycancan
40m • Serves 8
green chilis, billy's sister's honey butter
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
Family-styleHigh-protein 💪
8. Lamb Kofta
INSPIRED BY @neomondemediterraneandurham
60m • Serves 4
Grilled lamb meatballs served with rice and tzatziki sauce.
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
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.
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
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style
12. Shrimp Scampi
INSPIRED BY @mccormickschmicksseafoodsteaks
30m • Serves 4
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
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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It only takes 5 seconds. Making this took me 1.5 hours :)
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