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Chef Resha

Chef Resha is an accomplished self-taught private chef, home cook, public figure, and recipe developer based in the DC Metro area. Creator and owner of CarnalDish -- an incredibly delicious and renowned website full of sinful comfort food recipes made with love. CarnalDish has been featured on Good Morning Washington, Ebony magazine, Essence, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Newport, The Dr. Oz Show, and many more notable publications.

Garlic Ginger and Soy Braised Chicken Thighs

Thighs again? Yes, dammmit. Thighs again! If you can’t tell by now that we are thigh lovers, then you haven’t been paying attention. There’s nothing more succulent, flavorful, and satisfying than a fat juicy thigh with skin rendered so crisp, it shatters in your mouth. Perfection! These gingery-garlic soy braised chicken thighs are pretty dang …

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Karaage | How to Make Japanese Fried Chicken

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Japanese fried chicken, Korean fried chicken, Thai fried chicken — listen…Aisan’s really know what they’re doing when it comes to frying up some delicious yard bird. The techniques are so simple and straight-forward, and the results speak for themselves. They specialize in crunch, juicy flavorful meat, and simplicity. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore …

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One-Pot Lemon Oregano Chicken and Rice

Sleep deprivation really sucks. I’m hungry every day, but I don’t always have the energy nor time to cook something yummy to keep me sustained. Enter “One Pot Meals”. I call them culinary life-savers. The entire concept of throwing everything into one vessel and letting it cook until it’s done while you chase your kid …

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Filling

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Anyone up for homemade oatmeal cream pies? You’re gonna love these pumpkin oatmeal cream pies with maple cream cheese filling. They’re ridiculously good. I grew up eating tf out of those Lil Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies. I *still* nosh on them from time to time. Not because I think they’re delicious, but because they remind …

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Cider-braised Pork with Caramelized Apples, Fennel, and Onions

I don’t know about you, but I’m so over turkey for the holidays. No, that doesn’t mean I don’t like turkey, because I absolutely do — but I’m just tired of sitting around a big turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Can we do something different, please? I beg. I have the perfect recipe for you that will …

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Chocolate Drizzled Peanut Butter Cookies

It’s officially holiday season! This is the perfect time to gather your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, and/or kids into the kitchen and whip up some amazing peanut butter & chocolate cookies! Let Betty Crocker and Walmart bless you this holiday season. Peanut butter and chocolate are the ultimate in salty/sweet. It’s been a winning combination for decades, …

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