Tag: Charlie DeSando Milwaukee

Roasted Acorn Squash

Roasted Acorn Squash – Autumn is the time of year when various types of squash find their way to your local grocery store. Give or take there are about 23 different types of squash. The most common winter squash in grocery stores are butternut, spaghetti, and acorn squash. Pumpkin is […]

Quesadillas platter

Fideo (Sopa de Fideo) & Laura Gutiérrez Interview

Fideo, known as Sopa de Fideo or Fideo Soup, is a traditional Mexican dish that has thin noodles cooked in a broth with lots of seasonings. It is a simple soup that is popular in Mexican households. It is often served as a quick and easy meal. Sopa de fideo […]

Leftover Chicken Biryani

Leftover Chicken Biryani

Leftover Chicken Biryani – I made a roasted chicken for dinner the other day. Served with root vegetables. It was very tasty. But the smallest roaster I could find at the grocery store was 6.5 lbs. That’s a lot of chicken for two people, So we had a lot of […]

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Cooking with Community Leaders Podcast

All of our Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders interviews and cooking shows are available in podcast form, as well as on video on our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@CookingSecretsForMen. On the show, we interview a local leader here in Milwaukee, discussing their work in the community. The guest then chooses a recipe […]

In the News with Cooking Secrets for Men

In The News. We have been lucky enough to get some positive publicity with our website, YouTube channel, and Social Media presence. Here are a few examples: Our series, Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, was featured in “Milwaukee Magazine” May 2023 edition, called “Civic Gastronomy”. Click here to read the […]

Cacio e pepe pasta

Cacio e Pepe & David Lee Interview

Cacio e Pepe is a classic Roman pasta dish that translates to “cheese and pepper” in English. It is known for its simplicity, relying on a few high-quality ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying dish. The history of Cacio e Pepe is deeply rooted in Italian culinary tradition. Our […]