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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 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 […]
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. […]
Vietnamese Egg Rolls & Mike Nguyen Interview Milwaukee Podcast Network Today, on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Teach for America Milwaukee Executive Director Mike Nguyen is featured. He chats with host Charlie. Mike shares his family’s immigrant story, his educational journey, and his leadership work in the city. Vietnamese Egg […]
Mexican Chicken Enchiladas From Mexico to Milwaukee: A Recipe for Community and Enchiladas. On this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Diana Billstrom. She is a Mexican-born community leader who has worked extensively in nonprofit family services. She is also the Senior Director for […]
Mickey Mouse Pancakes, Light the Hoan, and Ian Abston Interview On “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie makes Disney-shaped pancakes. He cooks them with Ian Abston, co-founder of Light the Hoan, Forward48, and NEWaukee. They talk about Ian’s journey from Elkhart Lake to Milwaukee. Charlie and Ian discuss the […]