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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 […]
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 […]
Balela Salad – Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad – This tasty and filling salad is a Middle Eastern favorite! Filled with tons of nutrition from chickpeas and chopped veggies. And it packs lots of flavor from fresh herbs, a tangy dressing, and Mediterranean favorites like olives and sun-dried tomatoes. I have […]
Beef Barley Soup in the Instant Pot is a great way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful soup! It’s full of tender meat and vegetables and very satisfying! It is made with chuck roast, whole-grain barley, fresh veggies, and a well-seasoned broth. My favorite thing to end a cold day […]
Fried Green Tomatoes are a tradition in the Southern United States. We coat Green Tomatoes that have not ripened into red ones with perfectly seasoned cornmeal and fry until crispy and golden. They’re little slices of gold. My History with Fried Green Tomatoes My grandmother cooked fried green tomatoes for […]
McDonald’s Egg Cheese Biscuits – Sausage, fluffy eggs, and cheese stuffed inside of a biscuit are the perfect morning pick-me-up. Going to McDonald’s and picking one up is always convenient, but it’s much more delicious when you make it at home yourself. For years, when my now 20-something boys were in […]