This simple and easy rice pilaf is the perfect side dish for chicken, fish, or anything Mediterranean in flavor. It features long grain white rice and orzo pasta cooked in a mild yet delicious chicken and herb stock. Tips, Tricks & Suggestions Flavor alternatives: While I personally enjoy the simple flavor of this dish […]
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Home fries are a simple and delicious breakfast side dish. It consists of pan-fried potatoes that are perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. Along with sauteed onions and a simple combination of seasonings. I remember growing up every time my mother would bake some potatoes for dinner she’d pop a
Ok, so the story of today’s recipe all began while I was randomly watching youtube videos a week ago. I was doing my usual perusing of whatever random stuff the youtube algorithms gave me until an old yet familiar face popped up. It was Pasquale Sciarrapa! Which if you’re unfamiliar with the man, all
In case any of you missed out, last week we got down to business by making delicious four berry jam. It turned out wonderful, however, after making and jarring our jam I realized that I had forgotten one very important thing. We need something to spread our jam on! Sure we could just toast
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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I love powdered sugar glaze, but for some reason, I’ve never attempted to make my own. I guess I just assumed that making a powdered sugar glaze involved a long-drawn-out process. Or that it had to include complicated ingredients like egg whites, which I hate separating. But I was wrong. Again.
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Chocolate covered strawberries are a quintessential Valentine day treat. In fact, it’s safe to say that they are pretty much a cliche. But I’m not about to feel embarrassed about making them, because they are the best damn tasting cliches I’ve ever had. However, what I would be embarrassed about is purchasing
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Remember when the Food Network used to actually air cooking shows, instead of all of these cooking competitions that they have today? I’m not saying that there’s anything wrong with those cooking competitions shows, if you enjoy them then that’s great for you. However, I truly miss shows about cooking, you know the ones
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Man, I tell you this Colorado weather has to be one of the craziest things I have ever experienced. Let me back it up a bit and explain, ok. So yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day, it was sunny, there was no wind, and the temperature was sitting in the more than comfortable
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Recently I was walking down the bulk food section of my local grocery store when I noticed that they were selling something labeled mayocoba beans. I had never heard of them before, however being a curious cook I figured I would just purchase some of the beans now, and figure out how to use them
