Arroz Con Gandules
Arroz Con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas) and Avocado slices. On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Vincent Lyles, Executive Director of Milwaukee Succeeds. They discuss his Milwaukee roots, varied career, and the organization’s focus on improving early childhood…
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Big Mac Salad
Big Mac Salad, Summerfest Milwaukee & Lena DeLaet Interview. Big Mac Salad is a low-carb/keto take on the classic McDonald’s burger — all the flavors without the bun or fries. Join host Charlie and Lena DeLaet, Director of Sales for Summerfest and leader of Summerfest…
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Coq au Vin with Charlie & Julia Child
Coq au Vin Coq au Vin – Master the Art of French Cooking with Charlie & Julia Child! Welcome to the latest episode of the International YouTube Collab! In this episode, Charlie is joined by the legendary culinary icon, Julia Child, to take you step-by-step…
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Mangu – Iconic Dominican Recipe
Mangu Mangu is a signature Dominican dish of mashed green plantains, deeply tied to Dominican identity, breakfast culture, and Afro‑Caribbean history. At its core, it’s simple—boiled unripe plantains mashed with a bit of fat and hot water—but culturally, it’s huge: comfort food, heritage, and a…
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Tuscan Lamb Chops and Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Tuscan Lamb Chops and Garlic Parmesan Potatoes On Cooking With Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Terrell Morgan, widely known as Ego the Artist, to explore his journey from Milwaukee’s 53206 neighborhood to becoming one of the city’s most impactful community artists and…
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Sandwichitos de Mezcla & Puerto Rican Potato Salad
Sandwichitos de Mezcla are a classic party snack in Puerto Rico — tiny, crustless sandwiches filled with a creamy, savory spread made from ham, cheese, and pimentos. They’re soft, rich, and nostalgic — the kind of bite you’ll find at birthdays, baby showers, and holiday…
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Chilaquiles – Authentic Mexican Comfort Food
Chilaquiles Chilaquiles consist of fried corn tortilla chips simmered in a brothy sauce. Not only is this dish affordable, but it’s also great for entertaining. Because you make the major components (the chips and the sauce) in advance. In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee…
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Massaman Curry with Beef – Classic Thai Recipe
Massaman Curry with Beef – Classic Thai Recipe Massaman Curry with beef is a slow‑braised, aromatic Thai curry built on coconut milk, warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, tender beef, potatoes, onions, and roasted peanuts. It’s richer, sweeter, and more spice‑forward than most Thai curries.…
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Birria Tacos Jalisco Style – Instant Pot Version
Birria Tacos Birria tacos (also known as quesabirria) are a Mexican dish consisting of pan-fried corn tortillas stuffed with tender, slow-cooked shredded meat—traditionally goat or lamb. However, beef is most common in the U.S. The tortillas are often dipped in the fat from the top…
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Chocolate Mousse – Elegant, Simple, and Delicious
Chocolate mousse is one of those desserts that feels luxurious, light, and deeply chocolatey all at once — a little French magic made from just a handful of ingredients. At its core, it’s about turning chocolate, cream, and eggs (or sometimes just cream and chocolate)…
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Wiener Schnitzel: A Classic Austrian Delight
Wiener Schnitzel: A Classic Austrian Delight Welcome to another International YouTube Club episode of Local Chefs Go International. Host Charlie visits Kegel’s Inn in Milwaukee to explore Austrian/Bavarian cuisine with co-owner Stephanie Kegel. Stephanie shares her background and the restaurant’s history, then demonstrates making a…
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Mardi Gras Meatloaf and King Cake
Mardi Gras Meatloaf isn’t a centuries-old Cajun classic. It’s more of a fun and modern, Louisiana-inspired twist on traditional meatloaf. This dish brings the bold flavors of Carnival season into a comfort-food dish. Think: regular meatloaf… but dressed for a parade. 🎭 On this episode…
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