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 daily ritual all in one. […]
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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 mentors. They dive into Ego’s […]
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 gatherings across the island. Sandwichitos […]
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 – 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 […]
