Category: Entree

  • Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey

    Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey

    I have a couple relatives who have allergic reactions to MSG; as a result, every year for Thanksgiving, we buy an organic turkey, because it means no brine, and therefore, no MSG. Unfortunately, the lack of brine also tends to result in a drier and less flavorful bird. Well I did the research, then a…

  • Puerto Rican Red Beans (& Sofrito)

    Puerto Rican Red Beans (& Sofrito)

    My parents traveled to Puerto Rico one year and returned with a challenge; make Puerto Rican Red Beans as good as the ones they had on their trip. Happy to say I succeeded! Some research online and my own tweaks resulted in a succulent pot of beans. Note, the Sofrito recipe will result in enough…

  • Oven Gyro Meat

    Oven Gyro Meat

    In 2025, there was a viral trend going around online, making döner kebabs in your oven using parchment paper. I have always been more partial to Greek gyros personally, so I hybridized that cooking method with the seasoning from my Greek pork roast. The result? Gyro at home!