Food Wishes Video Recipes

One-Pan Dirty Spaghetti - In the Name of the Onion, the Pepper, and the Celery Rib

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:41:00 -0400

As soon as I found out that dirty spaghetti was inspired by dirty rice, and included the “holy trinity,” I knew I was going to love it. The aromatic array of onion, pepper, and celery is a cornerstone of so many of my...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Dirty Spaghetti please follow this link to become a member.)

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Puff Pastry Pizza Poppers - Size Matters

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:01:00 -0500

Puff pastry pizza sounds like a great idea. Crispy, buttery, flaky pastry topped with sauce, cheese, and your classic pizza toppings...what could go wrong? Well, if you try to make it like a regular pizza, everything. Even if you prebake the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Puff Pastry Pizza Poppers please follow this link to become a member.)

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Cowboy Bacon - Not Totally Made Up

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:51:00 -0500

If you’re developing a recipe, and you’re stuck for a catchy name, all you need to do is stick the word “cowboy” in front of whatever you’re making and boom, it’s just a matter of time before it goes viral. Or course, you’ll need to sneak in some...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Cowboy Bacon please follow this link to become a member.)

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Peek-A-Boo Beef Wellington - What You See Is What You Get

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:42:00 -0500

I decided to call this deconstructed beef wellington, “Peek-A-Boo Beef” Beef Wellington, since all the components are visible, but also because I’ve made a lot of deconstructed recipe jokes over the years, so this alternative...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Peek-A-Boo Beef Wellington please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tailgate Tandoori Chicken – Taking a Break from Buffalo Chicken

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:06:00 -0400

I don’t think Buffalo chicken is in any danger of being usurped as the king of tailgate poultry recipes, but if there were something that could challenge its status, it would be this beautiful, and very delicious tailgate tandoori sheet pan...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Tailgate Tandoori Chicken please follow this link to become a member.)

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Swamp Rice – Good Soup to Great Rice

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:45:00 -0400

This gorgeous green swamp rice was inspired by Meredith Hayden’s famous green soup, which I honestly hadn’t heard about before I got a request to do my spin on it, and since I’ve wanted to post a new rice side...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Swamp Rice please follow this link to become a member.)

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Mississippi Chicken Chili – No Beef Here

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:42:00 -0400

Mississippi beef pot roast became a viral sensation because it’s so easy to make, only uses a few ingredients, and produces incredibly delicious results, so it’s no surprise the technique is now becoming popular for chicken as well. Here, we’re taking this one step further, and by adding...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Mississippi Chicken Chili please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tiger Chicken – Because Chicken Leg Quarters Have Earned Their Stripes

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 14:57:00 -0400

I was very happy to hear that chicken leg quarters are gaining in popularity, and maybe, just maybe, they will one day surpass boneless skinless chicken breasts as America’s most popular chicken choice. Okay, I know that’s probably not...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Tiger Chicken please follow this link to become a member.)

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Ribollita - The Tuscan Bread Soup That Might Not Be Soup

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 14:54:00 -0400

This version of ribollita, or Tuscan bread soup as it’s commonly referred to, is so thick, it’s debatable whether it’s even actually a soup anymore, but one thing no one can argue about is just how delicious, and deeply satisfying this rustic...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Ribollita please follow this link to become a member.)

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The Best Chicken Satay – Or At Least The Best For Us

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 14:51:00 -0400

Not only do I think this is the best way to make chicken satay, but it’s also the easiest way, thanks to a couple time-saving ingredients. By using a store-bought red curry paste, and a powdered curry spice, we get something...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chicken Satay please follow this link to become a member.)

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Diamond Cut Steak – A Gem of a Technique

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 13:49:00 -0400

This diamond cut method can help make tough cuts of steak more tender, and thanks to all that extra surface area, more delicious, but the best reason to learn it is simply because it just looks so incredibly...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Diamond Cut Steak please follow this link to become a member.)

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Campfire Carnitas – Actual Campfire Not Required

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:10:00 -0400

This time of year, in the place I live, roaring open fires are not recommended due to the wildfire danger, so I adapted this technique for the backyard grill, which works fine, but it’s certainly not as easy, or fun, as doing this next to an actual campfire. The bigger point is, as long as you...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Campfire Carnitas please follow this link to become a member.)

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Roasted Rhubarb Salmon – Makes a Much Better Sauce than Sword

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 23 May 2025 16:57:00 -0400

I grew up around a lot of rhubarb. It grew around my grandparent’s home, but other than enjoying the occasional strawberry rhubarb pie, most of my experiences with the plant had nothing to do with its culinary...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Roasted Rhubarb Salmon please follow this link to become a member.)

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Churrasco Chicken – Finally, a Grilled Chicken that Tastes Like Chicken

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 23 May 2025 16:54:00 -0400

There are dozens of things I could’ve paired with our recently posted chimichurri potato salad, but none would’ve worked as well as this simple, but devastatingly delicious churrasco chicken. Even though the marinade contains some...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Churrasco Chicken please follow this link to become a member.)

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Chimichurri Potato Salad – One of My Favorite “Saucesides”

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 23 May 2025 16:51:00 -0400

Besides being gorgeous to look at, and very delicious to eat, this chimichurri potato salad represents a whole new food category, which would be side dishes that also act as a sauce or condiment. A nice juicy coleslaw on a pulled...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chimichurri Potato Salad please follow this link to become a member.)

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Hot Honey Drumsticks – Sweet Memories

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 23 May 2025 14:27:00 -0400

One of my earliest food memories is eating a Kentucky Fried Chicken leg drizzled with honey. I know, the honey was supposed to go on the biscuits, but I probably saw my mom or dad doing it, and decided I needed to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Hot Honey Drumsticks please follow this link to become a member.)

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Strawberry Blender Cake - Good and Easy

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 23 May 2025 14:25:00 -0400

Most people who think making a cake from scratch is really hard to do have probably never tried making a cake from scratch, since most recipes are relatively simple to pull off. But, I can understand the allure of a technique where everything is...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Strawberry Blender Cake please follow this link to become a member.)

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“Ants Climbing a Tree” Glass Noodles – A Bizarre Name Finally Explained

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 23 May 2025 14:22:00 -0400

I finally figured out why this dish is called, “Ants Climbing a Tree” Glass Noodles. All the articles about the recipe explain the name by simply saying the little pieces of pork look like ants, and the pieces a green onion look like leaves, which makes sense, but nothing I read explained that the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about “Ants Climbing a Tree” Glass Noodles please follow this link to become a member.)

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Strawberry Sando – Why Didn’t We Think of This?

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 23 May 2025 14:19:00 -0400

The first time I saw a Japanese-style strawberry sando two things came to mind. The first was, wow, that’s an incredibly beautiful sandwich. The second was, how is it possible I haven’t thought to do this? Strawberries and sweet...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Strawberry Sando please follow this link to become a member.)

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine – A Recipe Worth Hunting For

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Fri, 23 May 2025 14:17:00 -0400

When deciding on what videos to share, I try my best not to include dishes with ingredients that are hard to source in your average grocery store, but sometimes we have to make an exception, and this profoundly delicious, totally unique Moroccan Chicken Tagine is one such...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Moroccan Chicken Tagine please follow this link to become a member.)

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Viking Flatbread – So Good, You’ll Think You’ve Died and Gone to Valhalla

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:27:00 -0400

A Viking cannot live on stew alone, especially when you’re just about to do a whole bunch of pillaging and plundering. Sacking a village takes a lot of energy, so a nice big pile of flatbread to enjoy with your stew would not only be delicious, but would also be the perfect way to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Viking Flatbread please follow this link to become a member.)

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Viking Stew – An Oldie But Goodie

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:25:00 -0400

When it comes to the culinary traditions of ancient cultures, we usually know what ingredients they used, but not necessarily how they used them together. So when you’re doing a recipe like this Viking stew, there is...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Viking Stew please follow this link to become a member.)

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Handkerchief Lasagna – Nothing to Sneeze At

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:46:00 -0400

The first time I ever had handkerchief pasta, it was not featured in a lasagna. It was simply tossed in a pan of creamy pesto sauce, and after a few bites I was in love. There was just something very special about how this edible fabric was...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Handkerchief Lasagna please follow this link to become a member.)

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Spicy Lettuce Noodles – Winning Friends With Salad

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:21:00 -0400

Adding a ton of lettuce to a spicy noodle dish might seem like a strange thing to do, but after one bite of this interesting and unusual dish, it will all make perfect sense. Parts of the lettuce get soft and flexible, while other parts stay...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Spicy Lettuce Noodles please follow this link to become a member.)

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Fajita Cheeseburger – TikTok Cuisine at its Finest

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:23:00 -0400

I generally don’t mess around too much with the classics, and when I want a cheeseburger, I just make a cheeseburger. Other than a few condiments, and maybe a couple slices of pickle, I don’t want to many things on my bun distracting me from all the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Fajita Cheeseburger please follow this link to become a member.)

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Polish Cabbage Roll Soup – What Took So Long?

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:18:00 -0400

The most surprising thing about this Polish cabbage roll soup recipe is just how long it took me to think of it. Not that I’m saying I just invented cabbage roll soup, which I’m sure has been around as long as cabbage rolls have, but until...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Polish Cabbage Roll Soup please follow this link to become a member.)

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Oxtail Rendang Curry - You Have To Make This…But Not Too Often

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:13:00 -0400

I’ve been fearing this day for a very long time, going all the way back to the days before social media, when the only way to find out about how awesome something like oxtails were, would be to read about it, or hear about it from a...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Oxtail Rendang Curry please follow this link to become a member.)

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Cheese Agnolotti – No Experience Required

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:05:00 -0400

I don’t make a lot of homemade stuffed pasta, but every couple years or so, I get the urge to test my skills, and each time I do, I’m reminded of the importance of muscle memory. Unless you make things like ravioli and tortellini on...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Cheese Agnolotti please follow this link to become a member.)

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Corned Beef Stroganoff – Pairs Perfectly With Green Beer

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:59:00 -0400

Even though I’m not really that Irish, every year I like to post at least one recipe dedicated to St. Patrick’s Day, since like all almost holidays it’s associated with specific types of food, with corned beef and cabbage being...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Corned Beef Stroganoff please follow this link to become a member.)

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Pistachio Stuffed Pork Tenderloin – In From The Outside

foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:54:00 -0400

We posted a recipe for pistachio-crusted rack of lamb a very long time ago, which received rave reviews, and ever since, I’ve wanted to try to the same approach with another kind of meat. Since I had a pork...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Pistachio Stuffed Pork Tenderloin please follow this link to become a member.)

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