I hope you’re as excited as I am class because today we’re back with yet another great Chinese American stir fry. We’ve already made some classics like orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and chicken lettuce wraps all of which you should definitely check out if you haven’t already. However, today I wanted to change […]
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Last Saturday was an important day for my family as it featured the yearly matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones football teams. And as usual, we spent the entire day focused on two very important things. Cheering on our beloved Hawkeyes, and feasting on one of Iowa’s favorite regional dishes, the
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We’re having some guests over at the house this weekend which means we need to make a meal worthy of a party. Sure we could make something basic like burgers, or grilled chicken breasts. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned about cooking for a group is that it’s best to make something low
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OOOHHH WEEEEE!!! It’s a hot one, today folks! The sun is out, the birds are chirping and I have absolutely nothing to do but grill and chill. Luckily I planned accordingly for this day and purchased something special to grill, lamb loin chops. And in my opinion, there is no better way to grill
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Well, class once again the Colorado winter has decided to come back with a vengeance. After a week and a half of temperatures in the high 60’s (one day even knocking on 80), we are being hit with a blizzard. But I’m always one for looking at the bright side of things, and this
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Smashed burgers seem to be all the rage nowadays, with numerous burger joints catering to this type of burger patty, from Freddy’s, to Shake Shack, and of course Smashburger. Despite how recent this hype may appear to be, the concept of smashing burgers is nothing new. Many of the early burger joint owners
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For each of us, there are certain meals that tend to pop up into our heads when we hear the phrase “Comfort Food”. One meal that I tend to have visions of when I hear that phrase are classic stuffed bell peppers. I mean, just the thought of its hearty stuffing, made of ground beef
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Growing up as a kid in Southern California I fell in love with street tacos. To many, they are more than just food, they are a way of life. And I proudly declare that I too am a member of this holy congregation. Now there are many different types of tacos,
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This Guinness beef stew is one of my family’s personal favorite dishes when we have chilled bones on a harsh winter day. The broth made by the combination of beef stock, Guinness, and red wine has the ability to seep into every crevice of your being creating an instant sense of comfort and
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