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Overnight Short Ribs (That Practically Cook Themselves) The ultimate comfort dish with almost no effort. These short ribs are one of my favorite little kitchen secrets. You season, sear, and tuck them into the oven before bed. By morning, the meat is fall-apart tender, the sauce is rich and glossy, and your house smells like […]

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Overnight Short Ribs

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Yellowtail Sashimi Platter with Mango and Chili on a slate serving platter

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This Yellowtail Sashimi recipe is one of my favorite go-to dishes when I want to impress without the stress. It’s fresh, vibrant, and gorgeous on a platter. Even better, it takes just minutes to make – perfect as a light starter when friends pop over. The secret? It’s all in the intentional layering. First, I […]

Yellowtail Sashimi Platter with Mango and Chili

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Crispy air-fried salmon and roasted cauliflower served over fresh greens and quinoa in a white bowl.

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Craving a fresh, flavorful dinner that’s quick and satisfying? These Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Bites check every box. They’re high in protein, full of texture, and bold in flavor. Even better? You can flex this recipe based on whatever’s in your fridge – that’s the beauty of The Flexible Chef lifestyle: creating vibrant, nourishing meals that […]

Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Bites

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Salmon sashimi slices with avocado, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and shredded red cabbage on a white plate

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This New Style Salmon Sashimi is one of those dishes that feels fancy but is secretly so simple. It’s fresh, clean, and totally show-stopping – whether you’re serving it as an elegant appetizer, a light lunch, or even the centerpiece of a dinner spread. The best part? There’s zero cooking involved. Just start with high-quality, […]

New Style Salmon Sashimi

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Salmon Puttanesca Style roasted with garlic, capers, and preserved lemon

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Salmon Puttanesca Style This is my playful, Flexible Chef spin on the Italian classic. Instead of tossing pasta in puttanesca sauce, I take all those bold, briny flavors and roast them right onto a juicy fillet of salmon for a fresh and flavorful twist. You still get everything you love about the original. Anchovies, capers, […]

Salmon Puttanesca Style

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With Valentine’s Day creeping up, it’s time to start thinking of romantic meals to cook at home. One major winner is salmon. For some, cooking fish at home can be intimidating. While it’s relatively simple to make, I’m here to help you avoid the pitfalls of searing salmon safely, ensuring correct done-ness, choosing the right pan […]

How to Sear Salmon Like a Chef

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What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I'm personally obsessed with my dehydrator! In this post, I'm sharing why I love it so much and 9 things I make in it!

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What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I’m personally obsessed with my dehydrator! Sure, dehydrating food takes a long time. But here’s the good news: While your dehydrator may need a few hours—or in some cases, a few days—to deliver the decadent dish you’ve been craving, once you prep your ingredients, you can leave them and forget […]

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Love sipping on a flavorful beverage, but hate all those extra calories and chemicals? In this article, my friend and health blogger Melissa Gundersen shows us 11 delicious infused water recipes and steps us through how to make them! Every morning I wake up, stumble to the kitchen, and make myself a pitcher of infused water. […]

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Many of you read with fascination about xenoestrogens and the affect on our health and waistlines last week. We’ve followed up this week with a Part 2 to Dave Catudal’s popular post: a handy lists of foods to eat and avoid to help balance your hormones to achieve optimal health. What is the one thing you do everyday? You […]

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