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 […]
Mac and Cheese is one of those meals that kept some of us from starving our first year of college, other’s it’s a weekly go-to meal with kids, and then there are those who take it to a whole new level. I am a purist and often will make a simple mac and cheese that […]
Whenever you think of Marsala wine, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Chicken right? It feels almost impossible uttering the word Marsala without first saying the word chicken. It feels like someone invented chicken Marsala and the rest of the world went, “hmm this is really good” and then they suddenly stopped thinking of […]
I don’t know about you but when I make various ethnic cuisines, I strive for authentic flavors. It has nothing to do with being a food snob or trying to be cool or trendy. It’s all about the food and it’s close resemblance to the real thing. Key word being a close resemblance! Several of […]
If you have every had the chance to try Hawaiian BBQ you know that it can be awesome when done correctly. It’s a great way of cooking with flavors from the South Pacific which are tropical are and very refreshing. Some people might disagree with the last sentence considering ginger which is sometimes used in […]
BBQ ribs are one of those foods that require patience. The slower you go the better they turn out. Going slow means you take your time with the marinating process, the cooking process, or both. Ribs and baby back ribs can be considered a true labor of love with some recipes requiring up to […]
Are you a coffee addict? Perhaps addiction is a bit harsh and you are more of a coffee connoisseur. No matter what title you go by, coffee probably helps your world go round. I am sure you have used coffee in cocktails (not advised according to new health findings-seriously!) or you have used coffee in […]
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 […]
Lately, I have been doing my very best to not eat out. It’s not because of financial constraints or health reasons. It’s more about the a challenge. The challenge to say, look I have not been eating out and instead I have been purchasing quality ingredients to make food better than what I normally get […]
We all know the expression, “cherries on top”. It’s an expression commonly used to sweeten a deal or to make a situation seem more enticing. When it comes to food the expression can be used in the literal sense of adding a cherry on top to make a dish look more appealing. A cherry may […]
There is nothing more gratifying than when you invite a bunch of friends over for dinner and they devour everything on their plate. This is perhaps the biggest compliment you can receive. Even if some of the guests don’t personally pull you to the side to tell you how amazing your dinner was. The fact […]
