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 of the braising liquid before […]
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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) into something airy, silky, and […]
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 of Cooking with Milwaukee Community […]
Red Lentil Soup
Red lentil soup is a versatile dish. It feels like it belongs in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, your grandma’s kitchen, and your own weeknight rotation. It’s fast‑cooking, deeply comforting, and endlessly adaptable, which is probably why so many cultures claim a version of it. On this week’s episode of […]
Pasta Rustica al Vino Rosso
Pasta Rustica al Vino Rosso and Kathryn Dunn Interview This week on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders. Host Charlie sits down with Kathryn Dunn. She is the new President and Chief Visioning Officer of WWBIC. They discuss her Milwaukee roots and long career in philanthropy. Her vision for expanding access […]
Easy Paella- Quick and Tasty
Easy Paella – one of those dishes that carries an entire landscape, a whole rhythm of life, inside the pan. If you love the cultural heartbeat behind food, you’ll appreciate this easy paella. It perfectly exemplifies how a dish becomes a story. Paella & Public Policy: Cooking with Lafayette Crump. […]
