This savory and sweet (agrodolce) Sicilian appetizer is what wet dreams are made of. Originally made with chunks of tuna or swordfish, caponata was a main course for the elite. But, in true European fashion, the peasants made it accessible and better. By replacing the …read more!
CARB LOVERS REJOICE IN THIS VERY ITALIAN BREAD!!! Oh focaccia how I love thee so, let me count the ways: dipped in olive oil, shmeared through pomodoro sauce, made into a sandwich, and worn as a sexy bread bra if shit gets crazy. And let’s …read more!
Nothing compares to authentic Mexican street corn, which typically consists of corn on the cob smothered with mayo, cotija cheese, and chili powder. It can be found at street vendors all around Mexico, with roots in Mexico City. And much like Coke (the soft drink …read more!
I understand that this can be made entirely with canned everything and that that saves us time…but then it also tastes like it’s made with, well, canned everything. I invite you to try this recipe because the difference is night and day. The green beans …read more!
I have memories of Nana coming over every Thanksgiving morning to make this stuffing, and my job was always celery-cutter and taste-tester. I would look forward to this event every year, as well as the end result, because I truly believe that it is the …read more!
A bitter flavor profile is usually not my jam, but I LOVE this raw brussels and radicchio salad. The combo of other ingredients really rounds out the bitter flavor profile here. We have: apple, bleu cheese, honey, and bacon; each of these ingredients has a …read more!
Homemade Mac and Cheese is both yummier and easier than you think. This recipe is simple and fun, and the cheesy combinations are endless! The key to the ooey-gooey consistency is adding more milk and cheese before she goes in the oven. Baked mac and …read more!
It’s not the amount of ingredients in a recipe that make it good, it’s how you use them. This little fella is so simple, but so satisfying. Each ingredient has its place here, and is cooked using different techniques to make them shine! Green beans …read more!
No BBQ (in my Midwestern opinion) is complete without Baked Beans. They go with any meat dish and are composed of yummy meat themselves. LOL MEAT WITH A SIDE OF MEAT?! Sign Daddy up. And don’t get me started on the sweet and savory aspect …read more!
Coleslaw is hit or miss for me and let’s face it, it’s usually a miss. I’ve had too creamy, too sweet, not sweet enough, etc., etc. So after testing a few recipes out, this is what I came up with. I probably love slaw (a …read more!
Mayo-based pasta salad, we love you…but today is not your day. Today it’s all about a bright basil vinaigrette that enhances the flavor of each of our dish’s components. Oh, and the main pasta that’s being featured?! Tortellini! I know, I know, it just keeps …read more!
You ever watch Top Chef or Chopped? You know how they (the judges) are always asking for the contestants to develop flavors; make the main ingredient shine? That’s what’s happening here, in a much simpler way. Char marks add a depth of flavor to food, …read more!