When it comes to Mexican food, I often see food bloggers and home cooks complicate the beauty and simplicity of traditional and authentic Mexican recipes. I understand that most of these people did not grow up in various parts of Mexico or with abuelitas (grandmas) that could cook circles around most professional chefs but trying to stay […]
If you pay enough attention to the internet, you might notice a common theme when it comes to chicken recipes. Most recipes use or call for white meat. The obvious being breast meat. Chicken breasts are low in fat as well as low in tendons and connective tissue but they are not the perfect choice in […]
You know you are in for a fabulous treat when you are about to bite down on meat that has been slowing braising for hours in veggies, red wine, and broth. Sure, you could have a bowl of pasta or a seared medium rare steak but you can’t beat the beauty of meat that has […]
During cold winter months eating hearty stews and braised dishes could not be any better. As the weather gets colder and colder, you are going want to reach for a bowl of a thick broth and or sauce with chunks of fork-tender meat. A prime example of a hearty stick to your ribs meal is Chicken Cacciatore. Cacciatore […]
When it comes to cooking and classic recipes, pot roast is at the top of the list considering the food movement that occurred during the 1950’s. I can’t speak for the rest of the world but the 1950’s were an interesting time for American cooking and culture. World War 2 ended 5 years prior (1945) the […]
As the weather begins to turn colder and colder it’s only natural for us to crave foods that are satisfying and keep us warm. During fall and winter, we have a tendency to make meals that will sit on the stove or go in the oven for several hours. You get two for the price […]
With the arrival of fall, more and more home cooks are gathering around the dinner table to meals that have thick hardy sauces and meat that is so tender it’s falling apart or falling of the bone. This marks the time of the year in which ovens and stove tops have dutch ovens or heavy […]
It’s not often you have the brilliant idea of cooking with soda. Most people do their absolute best to avoid the carbonated sugary drink at all cost. We try our very best until you realize it’s the weekend and you just pounded 2 rum and cokes. Diet and week effort over! Soda may not be the […]
I recently came across an incredible looking recipe for stuffed calamari braised in sriracha sauce from She Simmers. The blog features various Thai recipes with many of them being very authentic. Out of the several amazing recipes, the stuffed calamari braised in sriracha sauce really stood out to me. It stood out due to the […]
It doesn’t matter what part of the country you are from or if spell it BBQ or barbecue. One thing is for certain, there is nothing worst than dry overly cooked barbecued pulled pork. When it comes to shredded meats there is a fine line you need to be careful not to cross. By crossing this […]
It’s incredible how a simple herb grows wild almost everywhere can give lamb such an incredible flavor. I would even go as far to say that lamb simply can not be served with out two ingredients. Mint and rosemary. Those two herbs alone are huge with lamb. Lets just focus on the rosemary for today […]
🎵 Machaca, maaachacca 🎵, its the story of latin foodie, sorry that was a little Santana parody. Beef brisket makes a perfect candidate for Machaca which only part of this wonderful tostada recipe. If you are not a fan of beef brisket, you can also substitute with a nice chuck roast. By picking either of these cuts […]
