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Hoppin John – A New Year’s Tradition. In the Southern United States, Hoppin John is something that is served around New Year’s Day. It is a simple dish of black-eyed peas, pork, and rice. The old wives’ tale is that it’s believed to bring luck and peace in the comingRead More…
Brazilian Shrimp Stew or Moqueca de camarão. I am participating in another great International Collab, Food from Brazil, #feijoada #braziliancuisine. Feijoada is a thick stew that is made of black beans and some sort of fatty meat (like sausage) and has lots of vegetables. It’s popular in Brazil and someRead More…
Spanakopita – and my interview with Joanne Anton, Director of Giving for Herb Kohl Philanthropies. In our continuing series, “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” Joanne and I are making Spanakopita, the classic Greek savory pie. Joanne is listed in the 2023 Milwaukee Business Journal’s top 100 Powerbrokers in Milwaukee. WhatRead More…
Houston’s Spinach Artichoke Dip – Recently, the Dude of The Dudes Kitchen on YouTube (@Thegrillingdude) made a very nice Spinach and Artichoke dip. It wasn’t fancy or overly unique. But for me, it brought back some very powerful memories of a spinach & artichoke dip I used to eat. Houston’sRead More…
Easy Butternut Squash Soup – There are many versions of Butternut Squash Soup. I like this one (and most of the soups I prepare) because no cream is added. The hearty nature of the soup comes from breaking down the fleshy part of the squash, as well as the otherRead More…
Soup e-Cookbook from Cooking Secrets for Men – (free) e-Cookbook Series Vol. 2 – “Soups & Stews” just released and available for download. Vol 1 – “Sauces you’ll use – A lot”, is available on the same download page. Also free! e-Cookbook Vol 2 – Soups Volume 2 contains someRead More…