Category: Entree
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I’m not one for believing in expensive ingredients, my burger recipe focuses on a fairly simple rub and some slight seasoning to mix into the burgers themselves to elevate regular ground beef into a restaurant quality burger. No MSG needed, and you can freeze these ahead of time for easy dinners in the future!
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This isn’t just some spin on an Italian Cold Cut, the Muffuletta is THE sandwich of the French Quarter of New Orleans, a decadent concoction of olive spread and assorted meats and cheeses, on the truly unique sesame bread. If you are ever in New Orleans, swing by Central Grocery to try the iconic original,…
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Hybridizing Thai curry with Japanese pumpkin results in a much thicker curry that still has some heat, but is smoother on the tongue.
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The whole purpose behind me perfecting this recipe was my quest for the ultimate Cuban sandwich. I like to think I achieved that! … Also to every restaurant that puts honey mustard on a Cuban sandwich, I will have words with you.
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Very simple recipe for VERY delicious pork chops; the key ingredient is duck fat, specifically one of those spray cans of it you can now find at the grocery store! Cooking it on the propane grill burns off all the fat, leaving you with just succulent flavor.
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Chili dogs are all well and good, but if you want to really WOW folks at your next cook-out, may I suggest the Sonoran Dog?
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My dad had the brilliant idea when I was growing up to try making fresh meatballs in the microwave; absolute game changer. The microwave uniformly cooks the meatballs all the way through. So leveraging this cooking method, along with some research online, I put together this meatball sub recipe! Also, if you are making a…
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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…
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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…
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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!
