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Appetizers, Soups

Heirloom Cherry Tomato Soup with Jalapeno Fontina Hush Puppies

 

Tomato soup is a warm hug for the soul. Whether enjoyed solo, with a grilled cheese OR these kick ass Jalapeno Fontina Hush Puppies, it’s a simple celebration of comfort and nostalgia in every bowl.

The preference for heirloom cherry tomatoes over regular tomatoes often comes down to personal taste and culinary preferences. Both … Read the rest

Pasta, Sauces and Condiments

Tri Tip Ragu

 

Ragu, the seasoned player in the Italian kitchen, gets a serious twist with tri-tip steak joining the cast. The tri-tip, known for its tenderness, takes the lead alongside tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs in a slow-cooking drama. This Ragu variation offers a straightforward, classic flavor to the Italian kitchen narrative. Bon appétit with a … Read the rest

Entree, Pasta

Sweet Corn Crema Risotto with Corn Salad

 

Hey foodie friends! Picture this: sweet corn doing the tango with creamy risotto, creating a taste explosion that’s like a party in your mouth. It’s comfort food, but make it fancy – because why not?

Adding sweet corn to your risotto is like giving your taste buds front-row tickets to the flavor circus! It’s … Read the rest

Recipes

Pagliacci Salad

 

It’s easy to find nostalgia in the food from areas you previously lived in. Sometimes an endless hunt to find the food you so once craved and could fulfill yourself with can go unresolved. With that sense of longing to eat what you now miss, you fade away into obscurity, spending your nights crying … Read the rest

Entree, Soups

Green Chile Stew (W/ Smoked Pork, or not.)

 

Not a ton of content to write about this one, other than it’s totally delicious and not as hard to make as you’d think. Also, I have a pretty awesome video of me making it, so you can follow along while you make everyone in your house really happy that you did. I smoked … Read the rest

Recipes

Muhammara

 

The most often made dip in my house, aside from Hummus, because….well Hummus is the king, is absolutely Muhammara. It’s by far my wife’s favorite dip, and also the least likely consumed dip of my guests before attending one of my meals. It’s the “oh wow, what is this?” dip. I also get more … Read the rest

Recipes

Tzatziki….yes, that Tzatziki.

 

Here’s a dip that’s commonly made in my house, so common that I never thought to write a recipe, until being asked to do a dip demo. Great thing about this recipe is that it’s a base recipe for good quality tzatziki that you can then amp up with the addition of other things. … Read the rest

Appetizers, Desserts, Entree

Mango-Ginger Tzimmes Empanadas

 

Leftovers Alert!!!! Or wait, maybe just make this from the get-go. Truth be told, this is not entirely my recipe, but a brainchild of how not to throw out an abundant of leftovers from my recent Rosh Hashanah dinner. As a cookbook collector, and occasional practicing Jew, I have several Jewish inspired cookbooks. Most … Read the rest

Appetizers, Entree

Cauliflower “Falafel”

 

These are not falafel, these are fake falafel, and they’re really not even that. These are cauliflower florets in a falafel tempura batter, fried until crispy and resembling falafel. They’re healthier than falafel, and quite frankly they’re easier to make than falafel. And they’re fucking delicious. They make for a great appetizer, or even … Read the rest

Entree

Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs, Roasted Veggies & Tzatziki with Red Hatch Chile “Relish”

 

Those that have eaten in my kitchen are always complimentary of my highlighting of simple and approachable ingredients, making them the stars of the dish. Especially the case when they involve vegetables picked by me the same day, or those coming from the incredible farmers who prep their harvest the morning of a local … Read the rest

Recipes

Eglenceli Kazanc Firsatlari Bonanza Slotu ile

 

Bonanza slotu, kumarhane dünyasında adeta bir devrim niteliğinde. Megaways mekanizması ile dikkat çeken bu oyun, oyunculara 117,649 farklı kazanma yolu sunuyor. Yüksek volatiliteye … Read the rest

Recipes

Mostbet Giris: Yuksek Bonus Firsatlari

 

Mostbet, akıllı telefondan bahis yapmayı tercih edenler için mükemmel çözüm sunuyor. İsteyen herkes Android veya iOS cihaz kullanımı altında Mostbet Türkiye mobil uygulamasını indirebilir. Yeni oyunculara Mostbet Türkiye’de hoş geldin bonusu alma imkânı tanınmıştır. Ama depozite artma yüzdesi ise hesabınızı doldurma hızınıza bağlıdır. Curacao hükümetinin lisansı altında 2009 yılından beri çalışmalarını sürdüregelmektedir. Bahisçi seçerken, … Read the rest