Tag: Charlie DeSando Milwaukee

chilaquiles served on a plate

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 Community Leaders, Host Charlie sits […]

Massaman Curry ready for service

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. Massaman Curry with Chef Jimmy […]

Birria tacos ready to serve 2

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 of the braising liquid before […]

Chocolate Mousse

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 […]

Double wiener schnitzel

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 classic Wiener Schnitzel—veal pounded thin, […]

Glaze on the Meatloaf

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 […]