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
Oh delicious, delicious pancakes. There’s just something so simple and inviting about the fluffy thin disks. They’re sweet yet savory, thanks to a hefty pouring of syrup and butter over top. You can make them into any size you want and stack them. And best of all you can customize them in all sorts
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I was first introduced to limonada de coco on a recent trip I made to Colombia. It’s one of those things that after you’ve tried it you immediately ask yourself “Why isn’t this more popular?”. Honestly, it is one of the most refreshing drinks you will ever have. The day in reference was
Have you ever heard of peperonata before? It’s an incredibly simple and delicious dish that originated in Southern Italy and it’s sort of like their version of ratatouille. However, instead of being made out of eggplant and zucchini like ratatouille, peperonata mainly consists of bell peppers. In fact, it’s almost exclusively made out of
I’m an absolute sucker for focaccia, especially when it’s homemade. It has a perfect combination of textures with a crunchy exterior and a soft yet chewy interior. Its flavors are both simple yet rich thanks to a liberal use of olive oil and salt all over it’s top. And best of all focaccia
Like most Americans, I don’t cook up lamb chops that often. But when the occasion does arise I normally like to prepare the flavorful cut in one of two ways. The first method is to marinate lamb chops in a simple blend of garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Which in my opinion is a
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Pickled vegetables have always been one of my family’s favorite things to snack on. It doesn’t matter if it’s whole dill pickles, pickled chili peppers, pickled carrots, pickled beets, or even giardiniera. If a vegetable is brined, and placed in a jar then it’s good enough for us. In fact, we love their
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When it comes to cooking and eating seafood you should generally follow that mantra “fresh is always best”. Unfortunately here in Colorado, our options for fresh seafood are pretty limited. We don’t have a coastline, and there aren’t any great lakes, meaning our only option for fresh seafood is whatever we can get out
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I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but I’m so glad that it’s starting to warm up here in Colorado. At last, we can open up our windows to let the fresh air in. The all too familiar sweatpants are being swapped out with shorts and flip flops. And most importantly it’s
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