For some reason I decided to make my own cheese. I can’t say it was a complete success but I did learn a lot. For those of you that are thinking about getting into cheesemaking, this is a description of my attempt to make homemade mozzarella cheese. I came across the New England Cheesemaking Supply…
I really like salmon. For my cooking merit badge, I decided I wanted to learn how to make a salmon dish. My mom suggested that I do a honey-glazed salmon because I also love honey. So, with the help of my mom, this is my honey glazed salmon recipe. THis is a honey glazed salmon…
Beef Bourguignon is a classic French stew with beef in a red wine sauce. This has been a favorite of mine for years. As I have gotten into pressure cooking, I have developed this recipe for Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon. Go To Recipe It appears some form of Beef Bourguignon has been around for years. …
Growing up in Philadelphia made me a lover of cheesesteaks. Fun Diego Family is on a quest to find the best cheesesteak in San Diego. However, I have learned to make a decent version at home. This Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is more about the ingredients and technique I use. It will never be truly authentic,…
Chili powder is an essential ingredient in many recipes. Of course, it is convenient to buy pre-prepared chili powder in the store. However, this is an easy spice to make on your own. Our homemade chili powder will improve your recipes and also save you money in the long term. Go To Recipe The key…
Chili Colorado is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. Unfortunately, like many such dishes quality varies greatly when ordering it at restaurants. So I have learned to develop my own recipe. This is my version of Instant Pot Chili Colorado. Go To Recipe Chili Colorado has nothing to do with the U.S. state of Colorado. …
I love Chick-fil-A. My dad makes a version at home that is great. After I had a terrible chicken sandwich at camp I asked my dad to show me how to make this sandwich. This is my (and my dad’s) recipe for Homemade Chick-fil-A Recipe for Sandwich and Nuggets. Go Directly to Recipe My dad’s…
The Italian Beef sandwich is Chicago’s answer to the Philadelphia cheesesteak. I come from Philly and so am biased to the cheesesteak. However, I admit that, while I have never tried one in Chicago, some Italian Beef sandwiches I have had over the years have been quite tasty. So here is how I made my…
Eye of round is considered a cheap cut of meat that is hard to make into a decent meal. Mainly that is because it is very lean and thus often comes out tough. However, sous vide can turn out a perfect eye of round roast that provides us with a variety of excellent meals. This…
Giardiniera is a condiment I was introduced to fairly late in live. I quickly found that giardiniera comes in many different types. Some I like more than others. One of my family’s favorite is the Potbelly Sandwich Giardiniera. With some experimenting I think I have done a reasonable facsimile of Potbelly Giardiniera. Go To Recipe…