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  • @BrianLagerstrom
    @BrianLagerstrom  Рік тому +18

    Thanks to Curiosity Stream for sponsoring today’s video. Go to bit.ly/thld_cs_brianlagerstrom and use code BRIANLAGERSTROM to save 25% off.

    • @petervansan1054
      @petervansan1054 Рік тому +1

      was 'erplace' intended? I am dying to know!

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  Рік тому +4

      @@petervansan1054 nope. just forgot to remove that title and didn't catch it before posting 🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏻‍♂

    • @lonestarr1490
      @lonestarr1490 Рік тому +4

      @@BrianLagerstrom And was the typo in the video intended? "WEEKNIGHITNG"? 0:17

    • @chillfailure
      @chillfailure Рік тому +7

      brian, they fucking devour u down here 😂

    • @petervansan1054
      @petervansan1054 Рік тому

      @@BrianLagerstrom lol it's good to see something from behind the scenes

  • @vel719
    @vel719 Рік тому +23

    Not any video in particular but this channel as a whole has started completely changing my attitude to and relationship with cooking. Thank you so much for these straight forward, no bs, easy to follow, well balanced and reasonably quick to make recipes!

  • @24kachina
    @24kachina Рік тому +61

    HEY BRI AND ALL LAGERSTROM FOLLOWERS - this is the single best "weeknighting" recipe I have tried. I am a good cook myself and don't normally follow recipes, but I followed this one to the letter because Brian is Brian. FANTASTIC. I ran to the store yesterday morning after seeing the video and got the ingredients, poblanos being key, and prepped the vegies and chicken and left to sit in big bowl. Come evening when my high school senior son and his buddies were coming over to the watch the Lakers game I arranged it all on a sheet tray and baked / broiled. Made some simple Mexican rice and a lime Valentina crema drizzle sauce. I lack personal experience to attest to how good it was only because my son and his friends ate it ALL and left none for me, though I did snag some charred poblanos. Do not skip the last minute broiling - that char makes it all. So easy, so simple, so damn good on ya Brian. Muchas gracias.

  • @NomenNescio99
    @NomenNescio99 Рік тому +25

    I'm so happy that you keep your mistakes in the video, it makes me so much more confident when I see a pro do the same kind of sloppy mistakes as I frequently do, thank you!

  • @andremamola810
    @andremamola810 Рік тому +248

    You should Erplace that wobbly board

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  Рік тому +63

      yeah, I need to

    • @clemensrosenthal8683
      @clemensrosenthal8683 Рік тому +55

      Ask your local carpenter to plane it. Dont need to buy new every time 😊

    • @satyr1349
      @satyr1349 Рік тому +16

      Cheapest option is to place a dishcloth underneath.

    • @mubarezahmad8662
      @mubarezahmad8662 Рік тому +3

      ​@Brian Lagerstrom where do you get these big boards from?

    • @der_noa
      @der_noa Рік тому +5

      @Brian Lagerstrom just put a towel, some paper tissues or whatever under one side of the board, that'll temporarily eliminate any and all wobble!

  • @lailakuziez7782
    @lailakuziez7782 Рік тому +5

    Un-be-lievable. Made these after trying numerous fajita recipes and they were unreal. Gave the recipe to family members of the other side of the Atlantic and they raved about it too. Thank you Brian for a chicken oil splatter free, truly delicious fajita recipe!!

  • @rustincrawford3587
    @rustincrawford3587 Рік тому +7

    This was a fantastic recipe. Super simple and fast for our weeknight meal tonight. Going into our favorites list.

  • @mattgreen753
    @mattgreen753 Рік тому +26

    This looks like a good option for meal prep too. I'll have to try this out.

  • @BreannaBetweenBooks
    @BreannaBetweenBooks Рік тому +12

    My husband and I have been trying your recipes a ton recently (about 1 a week) and this was his favorite so far. We love the weeknighting series because it's the perfect thing to gravitate towards between work & gym. Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos, your fan base really appreciates it.

  • @MarieAchee
    @MarieAchee Рік тому +61

    Yay! Another weeknighting! I made decent fajitas last night, but I'm ready for this 2.0 version tonight :).

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  Рік тому +6

      Give it a try let me know how it goes

    • @MarieAchee
      @MarieAchee Рік тому +1

      @@BrianLagerstrom The poblanos and the cilantro jalapeno crema were revelations. 2.0 is now the golden standard.

  • @whychooseaname
    @whychooseaname Рік тому +12

    So glad you’re still doing the weeknighting series, these recipes are always bangers 🤘

  • @dennarai
    @dennarai Рік тому +6

    WEEKNIGHITNG is my new favorite word.

  • @CollinHarvey
    @CollinHarvey Рік тому +4

    The sheet pan technique is brilliant. I used it for chicken thighs a while back after seeing you demonstrate it in the past, and my mind is blown by how much easier it is!

  • @thepunksandwich8888
    @thepunksandwich8888 Рік тому +30

    This was a HUGE hit tonight. Thanks for always keeping my fiancee fed! :)

  • @austinsmith5159
    @austinsmith5159 Рік тому +12

    This recipe is perfect for me to make and stay low carb with some low carb tortillas. Thank you Bri for the amazing weeknight meal recipes. You’re really out here making cooking good food at home more accessible to time constrained home cooks like me.

  • @bigpanda9970
    @bigpanda9970 Місяць тому

    Just made this on a Monday. Slaps 10/10...as is tradition. Brian I've made so many of your recipes now and they never miss. And omg that sauce 🤯

  • @JennieCannon-cz4dd
    @JennieCannon-cz4dd Рік тому

    My son shared this recipe and said we had to try it. We just made it for the second time this week! I love to cook and have never made the same recipe twice in one week before this! My husband said they’re the best fajitas ever. I appreciated the little messes, too. It’s an inevitable part of cooking! Thanks for this big hit!

  • @legendarygary2744
    @legendarygary2744 Рік тому +121

    Hey, Bri, I got a special request for you. I’m a single guy and often halve or even quarter recipes so that I can actually get through the leftovers before everything goes bad. However, a lot of times flavors can get a little off because making smaller portions isn’t always as simple as dividing the ingredients in half. Could you do a rundown of what ingredients often need more/less when reducing a recipe?

    • @johncspine2787
      @johncspine2787 Рік тому +16

      There’s really not enough “margin of error,” in recipes that aren’t baking delicate stuff, just proportion things down equally and you should be fine. I’m single too, but, strangely I don’t seem to have any difficulty polishing off an entire recipe of this (with some extra noodles and veg and beef in there too!) in less than three days! Ok, to be honest..I pork out and eat it all in two!

    • @johncspine2787
      @johncspine2787 Рік тому +1

      Whoops..sorry, I’m still completely mentally stuck on the Jap Chae recipe he posted before..lol..I’ve already made two huge batches of it in just the last four days!

    • @legendarygary2744
      @legendarygary2744 Рік тому +1

      @@johncspine2787 Thanks for the advice. I forget how much of a difference there is between cooking and baking when it comes to things like that.

    • @juliusebola9712
      @juliusebola9712 Рік тому +21

      I'm single dude as well and I've solved this issue by buying a vaccum sealer and a deep freezer. Meal prep is the way to go

    • @Angel_Cortez_NYC
      @Angel_Cortez_NYC Рік тому

      I’m a single guy too but I eats more than a depressed married man 😂 but really his recipes are by no means unrealistic for me to consume without much effort

  • @mdbbox5660
    @mdbbox5660 Рік тому +1

    I made these tonight and they were awesome, even without the crema and cheese. Also no poblano, no problemo, still lots of flavor. Great opportunity to blast this on a convection oven if you've got one. It'll save you 5 minutes of baking time to boot.
    Brian says you can only use chicken thighs, but you could probably do it with beef or even shrimp if you put them on the sheet pan later. Will make these again for sure.

  • @aaronbailey23
    @aaronbailey23 Рік тому +12

    Friendly tip: Use the cilantro stems in the sauce and the leaves for garnish. The stems have just as much flavor 😉. Just made this recipe tonight and it was an absolute hit! Thank you!

    • @tommyallen5761
      @tommyallen5761 Рік тому

      Is there a difference in the water content of the cilantrontro stems vs leaves?

  • @johncspine2787
    @johncspine2787 Рік тому +15

    I’ve been making your Jap Chae nonstop..it’s fabulous! My neighbor thinks so too..I grew up in Texas and have lots of fajita experience..only improvement that immediately comes to mind is a nice squeeze of fresh lime juice to the pan after cooking, and to the filled tortillas too..yum!

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  Рік тому +4

      Oh nice! Thanks for trying

    • @johncspine2787
      @johncspine2787 Рік тому +2

      @@BrianLagerstrom I also did the trick (Jap Chae again) when I stir fried the meat and mushrooms of giving it a few passes with the kitchen torch on “Flame-O” to give the beef a little crisp, and I also did the egg whites separately as well, makes a nice double topping/garnish with the yolk, and you don’t have to either use it for something else or waste them..really, spot on recipe, I think you could sauté heavy duty cardboard strips in that sauce and it would be delicious..especially if you use a really great soy sauce, and maybe a bit extra vinegar..the vinegar is a perfect balance reminiscent of the 50/50 soy vinegar gyoza-type dipping sauce..keep up the awesome content!

    • @fizzypop1858
      @fizzypop1858 Рік тому +1

      @@johncspine2787 said, "I think you could sauté heavy duty cardboard strips in that sauce and it would be delicious". This comment is gold! You've now tempted me to try heavy-duty cardboard. 🤣😝

    • @johncspine2787
      @johncspine2787 Рік тому +2

      @@fizzypop1858 you can always start with regular cardboard if you’re saving the heavy duty for a special recipe..

  • @aaronbrooks1048
    @aaronbrooks1048 Рік тому +2

    Very glad you brought the weeknighting back!

  • @craigersanimation
    @craigersanimation Рік тому +3

    This is an absolute weeknight banger. That cilantro lime crema was amazing.

  • @seanszarkowicz
    @seanszarkowicz Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @richg0404
    @richg0404 Рік тому +1

    My family and I will be the latest to give these chicken fajitas a big thumbs up. I've been doing the bulk of the cooking since I retired a few years ago and I'm always looking for flavorful and relatively easy recipes. Your videos have given me plenty of options Brian. Thank you

  • @simonologue
    @simonologue 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for this recipe. I just made it and it’s solved the issue ive had with doing it in a large pan on the gas hob. It was always too wet. This was quicker and easier! Made enough for leftovers that I have frozen and will reheat another day

  • @marcusmoore9043
    @marcusmoore9043 5 місяців тому

    Another hit Brian. Thanks a million 🥂

  • @chrisdeangelis4616
    @chrisdeangelis4616 10 місяців тому

    That lime creama is insane! Did with pork and it turned out great as well! So quick and easy 👍🏻

  • @bdallas6972
    @bdallas6972 Рік тому

    Love the laugh when you spilled the sauce. Edibles help me laugh when I’m cooking

  • @pdonery
    @pdonery Рік тому

    This has made it into the regular rotation! So fast, easy and delicious!! We call it “Brian’s fajitas”. Thank you and keep up the good work!

  • @Jerrywave_
    @Jerrywave_ Рік тому +2

    LETS GOOOOOO WEEKNIGHTING IS BACK!!! Work got real busy recently so I’m in need of more dinners that are doable during the week. Bless you Bri 🙌🏻

  • @briannw1973
    @briannw1973 Рік тому

    Just wanted to say thank you. I enjoy your recipes and your style and I appreciate your commitment to publishing recipes that are weeknight friendly.

  • @adamlradford
    @adamlradford 11 місяців тому

    Just cooked this and it was so flippin’ good!!! I was surprised how quickly it all cooks too. Thank you for this!

  • @davidkropp1580
    @davidkropp1580 Рік тому

    Just made this for lunch, and it really filled my need for Mexican today! I looked at the version on your website and I want to say THANK YOU to Lorn for putting the Print and PDF buttons on there, so much easier to save this, it's a keeper for sure!

  • @kyodante
    @kyodante Рік тому

    Omgosh. Brian you read my mind. Was thinking about weeknight fajitas. You never let me down, you beautiful man you.

  • @DTD963
    @DTD963 Рік тому +2

    Okay, I've now made it and can report it's a banger. I had a lil too much liquid due to my small condo oven, but easy fix. The crema was excellent, i just added a kick of cayenne and smoked paprika. I also made a salsa to go with. Will be doing again. Thanks Bri-man. ❤

  • @cara9648
    @cara9648 Рік тому

    I made this tonight for mother's day and it is delicious! My mother loves it. 😊

  • @jklphoto
    @jklphoto 6 місяців тому +2

    GREAT RECIPE! Have made it several times. Suggestion, 6:40 Queso Fresco, meh. Monterey Jack, no flava. Gots ta git ya some COTIJA cheeze B-man!

  • @RyanDudziak
    @RyanDudziak Рік тому

    Made this last night, SO GOOD. Will definitely be entering into a bi-weekly rotation in my house.
    Your chicken thighs under the broiler technique has been a game changer for me. I use it all the time.

  • @jonathanmorris4618
    @jonathanmorris4618 Рік тому

    You sir are a scholar and a gentleman!! This recipe is fantastic, and using the oven and pre-heating with the pan is brilliant! Thanks for making phenomenal cooking attainable for us mere mortals!

  • @zacmackey
    @zacmackey Рік тому

    Bri- my wife and I don’t even LIKE fajitas, but we absolutely LOVED this. Either we haven’t given fajitas enough tries or you’re just that damn good at making great recipes!

  • @MichaelSciacca
    @MichaelSciacca Рік тому

    I just made these tonight...I'm from the southwest United States and these are some of the best fajitas I've ever had!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ghenettehouston5614
    @ghenettehouston5614 10 місяців тому

    This is really good! I’ve made this several times and it’s a hit with everyone I’ve served it to.

  • @foodisforeating6181
    @foodisforeating6181 Рік тому

    Nice technique ... Will certainly try. 👍

  • @treyjohnson1277
    @treyjohnson1277 Рік тому +1

    Made this for the fam a while back. It was a hit. Looking forward to making it again 🙌🏾

  • @cl5378
    @cl5378 Рік тому +2

    This looks fabulous! Love the shortcut. My husband says he can’t handle peppers and onions unless they are spooked to mush. But I may have to try this for just me. Thanks Bri!!

  • @martink9785
    @martink9785 Рік тому +6

    Just in time! I was thinking about making fajitas soon, I’ll definitely try this method. Thanks 😊

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  Рік тому +1

      These are mucho easy. Best of luck with this recipe. Let me know how it goes!

  • @danielpreilly77
    @danielpreilly77 11 місяців тому

    Totally making this tonight brah. Solid content from your kitchen pal, thanks for bringing us along

  • @brittgraham1661
    @brittgraham1661 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for the recipe! I just added most of these ingredients to my grocery list. Looking forward to making this 😋

  • @skotski
    @skotski Рік тому

    Tried this tonight (with a few variations due to limited ingredients)
    Excellent! I’m Gonna make these in the oven every time from now on.

  • @samhill2655
    @samhill2655 Рік тому

    Just smashed these the other night, but was short a lime so I had to wait to make the crema. Just whipped it up. Took these to the next level. Perfect.

  • @Stone8789
    @Stone8789 Рік тому

    This is a fantastic recipe, so much versatility! I love fajitas but hate how much active time it takes to do in a skillet, one sheet pan recipes rock!!

  • @jonathanspivey5842
    @jonathanspivey5842 Рік тому +2

    Just made these, and let me tell ya - you’ve figured out the homemade fajita seasoning I’ve been missing. Crushed it again, Bri Guy.
    Here comes 1 million!

  • @MrJruhl1
    @MrJruhl1 Рік тому +6

    I'll have to try the crema! I usually add sour cream and a simple salsa (tomatillos, serrano peppers, lime, salt) but this looks great for a mid-week fix.

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  Рік тому +1

      I like a tomatillo salsa on this setup, but I didn't want to just open a jar of remade for the vid. Making your own in 25-30 is possible but unlikely for most home cooks. Thanks for watching!

  • @heathermccomb7289
    @heathermccomb7289 Рік тому

    Another amazing recipe! Just made it for the first time. Incredible! Thank you 🙏

  • @chelbel_
    @chelbel_ Рік тому +5

    Fajitas are already a staple in this household, but I'll definitely start making them Bri style!

  • @timaldridge4236
    @timaldridge4236 Рік тому

    Made these tonight - fantastic - will never go back to using a front pan

  • @DH-.
    @DH-. Рік тому

    you, chef john, adam Ragusea, middle eats, and others make realistic videos that are somewhat easy to follow... Thanks for giving my meal plans inspirations

  • @SerenityNow22
    @SerenityNow22 Рік тому

    Made these tonight. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews from the whole fam!

  • @upright73
    @upright73 Рік тому

    Like this week nighting series!

  • @Dehsoo
    @Dehsoo Рік тому

    Tremendous recipe, transforms a "restaurant" sort of dish to something convenient and delicious at home (I've made it 5+ times since the video dropped)
    One modification I tried was stripping down the crema to sour cream/mayo/salt/lime juice+zest/water to thin since the main flavor I get from the full recipe is fresh lime (the fajitas already have garlic and chili flavor from the seasonings) and taking out the solids means you don't need to use a food processor

  • @DJ-ml7cd
    @DJ-ml7cd Рік тому

    Incredible recipe

  • @laurie9708
    @laurie9708 7 місяців тому

    I never use thighs, but I trust Bri ... made these tonight and they were epic! I don't think the sauce is necessary, and it's a layer of complexity for me -- just mixed some lime juice into sour cream. Such a fantastic meal -- thanks Bri! And Lorn too!

  • @KlemensWengert
    @KlemensWengert Рік тому

    Finished this recipient this evening. It turned out great!

  • @Bankzsyy
    @Bankzsyy Рік тому

    Just got Curiosity - I am obsessed with this stuff. All that whilst watching a UA-cam favourite? Thanks Brian!

  • @steveeric6942
    @steveeric6942 Рік тому

    Weeknighting is a great series

  • @AmberU
    @AmberU Рік тому

    This looks sooooooo easy its almost criminal this will be a literal meal prep activity !

  • @thatcandont
    @thatcandont Рік тому

    Imagine growing up with food like this. New kids are so lucky

  • @JustinThomas-hz6tz
    @JustinThomas-hz6tz Рік тому

    I love you, Ortega Taco Tuesday. Forever and ever, amen. But this is going in the rotation now. It’s insanely good and ridiculously easy. Thanks, Bri.

  • @pdigi3179
    @pdigi3179 Рік тому

    You’ve quickly became my go-to UA-camr for recipes. Plus your hair is dope lol

  • @kaiwilliams141
    @kaiwilliams141 Рік тому

    This was super easy and incredibly good. The broiler really does bring it all together

  • @Tyler-eg7dn
    @Tyler-eg7dn Рік тому

    @Brain Lagerstrom Just made this recipe and it turned out great. Quick and easy meal for the weekday. Thanks alot

  • @williamreinhard
    @williamreinhard Рік тому

    This may just be the best, easiest, recipe in the world. Where were you when I was in college? I would have lived off of this stuff. Please do more recipes like this!

  • @rawseki
    @rawseki Рік тому

    Great video. Going to make some of these for my family.
    One suggestion I'd love to see implemented is having a list of ingredients on the screen. That way I can pause when I'm following along and add all the spices or whatever I need.
    Great content, keep it coming!

  • @davidkaziska6192
    @davidkaziska6192 Рік тому

    Made these for lunch today. They were excellent and it was so easy.

  • @johncrone5465
    @johncrone5465 Рік тому +1

    Incredible! I love fajitas, my family loves them, my neighbors love them cuz they smell them whenever I am making them. Gotta try these, they look a lot simpler and fewer ingredients. Another great video Bri. Keep making them, I will definitely keep watching them.

  • @danielplusthrash
    @danielplusthrash Рік тому

    Spicy avocado sauce is one of my all time favorite condiments. As good as it is on fajita tacos it's even better on breakfast tacos

  • @basm620inbelair9
    @basm620inbelair9 Рік тому +1

    4:14 is why I’m in love with this channel lol

  • @wirts_other_leg
    @wirts_other_leg Рік тому

    I cooked this up last night and it turned out amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @BelovedAunt-m7d
    @BelovedAunt-m7d Рік тому

    These are the best fajitas I've ever made. Thanks a lot man.

  • @wesleymatthews6356
    @wesleymatthews6356 Рік тому

    These would be awesome on the blackstone griddle.

  • @Anarcath
    @Anarcath Рік тому

    World class!!!

  • @erinncoombe5039
    @erinncoombe5039 Рік тому

    I just wanted to drop in and say I love your videos!! You always deliver your recipes really simply and have amazing tips to take home cooking from good to great!!

  • @esrevinu.
    @esrevinu. Рік тому

    when I finally get around to a weekly rotation of any kind, this will be on it. For sure. Also great for prepping lunches and such.

  • @Frameshaft
    @Frameshaft Рік тому

    I just cooked this and it was incredible ! If I had to change one thing it would be the salt in the spice mix, I used feta and the combo made it a tad salty. I used Kashmiri chili powder as I never know if chili powder is the mexican mixed spices, paprika or actual chili powder. Trust the cooking times, I cooked mine 2x10 min before broil and veg did get a bit soft. Crema was outstanding!

  • @skol-qg9bl
    @skol-qg9bl Рік тому

    There's my guy...welcome back weeknighting! Thank you sir.

  • @neillevinson4065
    @neillevinson4065 Рік тому

    My favorite youtube chef. Thanks for the videos!

  • @barbarareyes3005
    @barbarareyes3005 Рік тому

    thanks Bri ur sheet tray fajita is easier to do👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏😋😋😋😋😍😍😍😍

  • @collinthomas6288
    @collinthomas6288 Рік тому

    Love this technique. Thanks Bri

  • @MaryJoBergstue-kq5zq
    @MaryJoBergstue-kq5zq Рік тому

    We loved this recipe!

  • @kattykakes8135
    @kattykakes8135 Рік тому

    WOWOW look at them fajitas 😮!!

  • @danm2419
    @danm2419 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Bri! On the menu for next week. And I completely felt that spilled crema. I do that kind of thing all the time. Glad you could laugh at yourself. I usually swear... 🤣

  • @hillarybean2027
    @hillarybean2027 Рік тому

    Made this again tonight, another winner!

  • @cole8670
    @cole8670 Рік тому

    I have made a few of your recipes and have several on the list to make. Thank you so much for bringing amazing dishes with specific ingredient amounts!

    • @cole8670
      @cole8670 Рік тому

      By specific, I mean measured out by weight. A medium onion is a general instruction. You provide gram weights. This is exactly what I have been looking for!

  • @PorcupineTreeEOJ
    @PorcupineTreeEOJ Рік тому

    I made this the other day and I gotta say this is a keeper for sure. I had a few avocados so I made an avocado lime crema for the sauce.

  • @WiscoKnight0806
    @WiscoKnight0806 Рік тому

    Literally just finished cooking and eating this with my boyfriend, and my GOD was it good. Thank you for this awesome recipe, we'll definitely be making this over and over again!

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback! And for trying. Stoked it hit.

  • @lisaostrowski1516
    @lisaostrowski1516 Рік тому

    Can't wait to make these... Thanks!

  • @kencult
    @kencult Рік тому

    Weeknighting is THE BEST.

  • @SamisSweetLife
    @SamisSweetLife Рік тому +2

    I am so making this tonight. Looks amazing!

  • @tobiasactually
    @tobiasactually Рік тому

    I have just cooked and eaten this. Preparing them this way really makes life easier and they tasted absolutely fantastic. I have an electric grill and first baked them for 15 minutes on top and bottom heat at 260C. But that was probably a bit too little heat. Then another 10min with convection mode also 260C, then it looked more like yours. Then again 2x3min at 280C convection with broiling element. By the way, this was the first video of yours that I saw. Subscribed directly, of course. But afterwards I had the absolute urge to cook it myself. I'm quite an experienced amateur cook, I've already cooked several recipes from Tasting History (his cookbook should arrive at some point) and Glen and Friends. Both also recommended.