Tag: Milwaukee Community Leaders

Charlie and DeShanda Taco Salad

Taco Salad with Ground Turkey

Taco Salad with Ground Turkey – Taco salad is a delightful Tex-Mex-inspired dish that’s easy to make and customizable.  Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is DeShanda Williams-Clark. Deshanda is the Sr. VP of Programs & Services for Pathfinders, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and most effective nonprofit organizations […]

Fried Catfish Milwaukee Fish Fry

Milwaukee Fish Fry: Origins, and Cultural Significance

Milwaukee Fish Fry – The Fish fry is a tradition in Wisconsin, especially in Milwaukee. Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Maudwella Kirkendoll. Maudwella is the COO at Community Advocates, which is a non-profit that provides people in the community with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so […]

Grandmas French Pancake with Mint in top

Grandma’s French Pancakes: Delicate and Versatile Delight

Grandma’s French Pancakes. We are making Grandma’s Rustic French Pancakes. And they are quite the treat. While the term “rustic” often conjures up images of hearty, homemade dishes, these French pancakes are quite delicate and thin. Our guest for “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Carole Nicksin. Carole has been […]

Homemade spaghetti sauce with basil chiffonade

Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce

Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce – Today we are making a healthy spaghetti sauce, using ground turkey instead of ground beef. Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Betty Hill, the Director of Youth Development for Mentor Greater Milwaukee (https://www.milwaukeementor.com/). Betty is another one of our guests who is […]

Green Pea Risotto Primavera

Risotto Primavera & Alex Pawlak Interview

Risotto Primavera & Alex Pawlak Interview – Risotto Primavera is a delightful Italian dish that celebrates the fresh flavors of spring. Risotto Primavera translates to “spring risotto.” It’s made by slowly cooking rice in broth, wine, and olive oil with springtime vegetables and herbs. Alex Pawlak is a personal chef […]

Balela Salad Ready to serve

Balela Salad – Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad

Balela salad is an ancient Middle Eastern chickpea salad that’s fresh, wholesome, and flavor-packed. In Arabic, the word “Balela” means “cooked chickpeas.” The Balela Salad fits perfectly into the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle. This salad is both healthy and heart-healthy It’s time for another international collab, this one is called “Heart Healthy […]