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Easy Shrimp Creole is a classic Louisiana recipe. It’s spicy, and has a chunky tomato mixture that coats shrimp to make a hearty meal perfect for Mardi Gras! This Cajun meal cooks in one pot and mixes all the ingredients quickly and easily. The shrimp are simmered in a spicy tomato […]
Short Ribs and Risotto – Recently I was in St Petersburg, Florida, visiting my son, Luke. Our visit coincided with his birthday. For his birthday, we went to a restaurant called “The Library” in St Pete. It is a restaurant attached to the Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital in downtown St […]
Easy Shrimp and White Bean Salad – Today, we are making a hearty salad. It is a very filling dish, you could serve this as a salad or main course. This recipe is quite easy and can be ready in about 20 minutes. Minimal prep work, and not a lot […]
Valentine’s Day 2022 Lamb Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Radishes. This is Valentine’s Day 2022 dinner with a spin on the meat and potatoes combo. As is our Cooking Secrets for Men Valentine’s Day tradition, we suggest a menu that is elegant and tasty. It is easy to prepare and […]
How to make Empanadas – Part of being a professional eater is going to restaurants, having a delicious meal, and then trying to recreate it at home. That is what I did here. We recreate two types of empanadas from the Crossroads Collective’s Triciclo Peru in Milwaukee. I love their […]
Candied Orange Chicken Stir Fry, using Candied Orange Peel from Paradise Fruit Company and Hawaiian Chili Honey from Aloha Honey. This is an easy recipe, ready in 15 minutes, with lots of flavors. Candied Orange Chicken Stir Fry This Candied Orange Chicken Stir Fry combines delicious spices and a sweet […]