Pork bulgogi has quickly become my latest Korean food craving. I love the use of fatty cuts of pork belly, or pork shoulder, sliced so thin that they’re guaranteed to be tender. And of course, there’s that delicious marinade that coats every bite with an immense flavor. However, unlike the sweet and salty marinade […]
Even though I love cooking at home, I still like to eat out from time to time. And one of my favorite spots to hit up is a local Persian restaurant called Surena. They honestly make some of the best Persian food that I have ever eaten. But what I love the most about
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This delicious farro & arugula salad is easily my new favorite salad recipe. As the name suggests it mainly consists of a mixture of hearty farro and peppery arugula. But it also includes meaty kalamata olives along with refreshing diced cucumber and tomato. All of which is tossed in a homemade honey-lemon vinaigrette. It
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This might sound a little bit crazy to some of you but I love winter weather. Mainly because it gives me the perfect excuse for churning out all of my favorite hearty comfort food. Stuff like Barley Beef Soup, spicy Chili, and roasted meats with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Homemade Gravy. And one of
The importance of having a well stocked pantry I’ve always believed that having a well stocked pantry is essential for any home kitchen. No, I’m not talking about stocking up with enough food to last a year like we’re some sort of doomsday prepper. Unless that’s your thing then you do you.
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When it comes to breakfast meals, few things can beat a good old quiche. It has a delectably creamy filling that is perfectly paired with a flaky pie crust. You can easily make the dish the night before so there is no fuss in the morning. And it can be filled with just about
Pizza is arguably the most universally loved dish on the face of the earth. I mean just go to any country around the world and you’re bound to run into a couple of pizzerias. And it’s because of this far reach that the dish has developed into all sorts of regional varieties.
For such a simple dish, there sure is a lot of things to consider when making pizza at home. Stuff like testing out different pizza dough recipes until you find one that works. Deciding whether you should use a pizza stone in a regular oven, or if you should invest in one of those
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One of my favorite things is learning about regional American cooking that I never knew before. There are so many recipes and traditions that are a common part of everyday life in particular areas of our country. Yet for the rest of us, these things might as well be foreign. Case in point, the
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Christmas time is chock full of traditions, and my new favorite has to be snuggling up with a nice warm glass of hot buttered rum. It’s literally the perfect cocktail for a chilly winter day. Deliciously rich and creamy, perfectly spiced, and guaranteed to make you feel all nice and cozy. That being
