Mango salsa always reminds me of a particular episode from the show Futurama. It’s the episode where Bender (one of the main characters) is challenged by Elzar (an alien version of Emerald Legasis) to an Ironchef cook competition. And in order to beat Elzar, Bender enlists the help of his old mentor. It is […]
Today’s recipe is inspired by a recent video that I saw from one of my favorite youtube chefs, Adam Rugeasa. If you’ve never heard of him before then I highly recommend you check out his youtube channel, as he does a great job of breaking down the science behind cooking. Anyways in this particular
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Green beans have always been one of my favorite things to eat. When they’re fresh they have a wonderful crisp texture. And their taste is mild enough that you can practically serve them with anything. That being said I’ve always prepared my green beans one way. I stick them in a pot along with
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I’ve always been fascinated by regional American cuisine. No, I’m not talking about dishes like Philly cheesesteak, buffalo wings, or key lime pie. Nowadays those things can be found all over the country. What I’m talking about are those truly regional dishes that one can only find in a particular local area. You
If one were to describe West African cuisine with one dish the resounding answer would be jollof rice. Honestly, each country from Senegal in the Northwest to Cammaron in the Southeast has its own take on the classic dish. And as one would expect there are many fierce nationalistic debates over whose version is
I don’t know what it’s like where you live but here in Denver the summer heat is back with a vengeance. And while there’s plenty of time to sweat over a hot grill, today I’m more focused on cooling off with some homemade sorbet. Honestly, there couldn’t be a better summertime dessert. It’s cool,
I was recently helping my mother in planning our families 4th of July meal when the topic of dessert came up. All of the familiar classics were proposed like cheesecake fruit tart, layered coconut cake, and zucchini cake. However, In honor of 2020 being such a “strange” year, we both decided to try something
Summer, like most seasons, is often defined by the food that we eat. I’m talking about sweet corn on the cob severed with most meals. Fired up grills that are slinging out burgers & hot dogs. And of course the bounty of fruit being turned into all sorts of cobblers & pies. But in
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Texas caviar, also known as cowboy caviar, is a perfect appetizer for serving at summer parties or just snacking by all by yourself. It’s quick and easy to make and is composed of ingredients that practically everyone will enjoy. But what exactly is Texas caviar? Well, unlike its name might suggest there
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of making my own salad dressing. They taste better, they’re more economical, and it literally takes no skill to make. Honestly, you just put some ingredients in a jar and shake it up! That being said I grew up on store-bought salad dressings, so I
