Sautéed Brussel sprouts with bacon are proof that even the most underestimated vegetables can shine when prepared with care. I didn’t grow up eating Brussels sprouts, but I had always heard they didn’t taste good. It wasn’t until culinary school that I discovered how...
There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of mac and cheese, a beloved dish that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with the satisfying bite of perfectly cooked pasta. Whether you’re preparing a simple weeknight meal or a gourmet version for a special occasion, the...
Pierogi are a semicircular Polish dumpling usually stuffed with potato filling, sauerkraut, ground meat, cheese or fruit. The most common filling here in the United States is mashed potatoes with cheese. The dough is similar to pastry dough and is made...
I am always looking for healthier options for my family, but I love the crispiness that comes with deep fried foods. I've found that a great way to get that crispy texture while baking is through Japanese Panko bread crumbs. These crispy baked zucchini...
I grew up eating a lot of sauerkraut. My favorite is probably sauerkraut with apples and pork chops, although I also love to saute some and serve it on my beer boiled, then grilled brats. However, it's one thing I was always a little hesitant to make...
Couve a Mineira is a side dish of garlic kale or collard greens that is commonly served in Brazil during Christmas dinner. I like kale better than collard greens, so we went with the kale. I've seen this recipe done both ways. It makes a nice healthy side dish. If you...
I call this Midweek Fried Rice because it's just thrown together with whatever I happen to have in the fridge, pantry or freezer. In this case, I used a frozen Italian vegetable mix that I happened to have on-hand with snow peas, lima beans, zucchini, carrots and...