Winter means comfort food season. The weather is cold and all you want to do is hunker down and enjoy some quality time inside. While being absolutely delicious, the easy and convenience make this slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe a winner! Beef stroganoff is probably one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It’s originally believed …
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Japanese yakisoba got me through college. Late night study sessions were frequently fueled by pan fried noodles in my tiny apartment. As I’ve gotten older, my appreciation of the tangy flavors and soft textures has only increased. Here’s my favorite yakisoba recipe. What is Yakisoba? At …
For most people, summer means barbecue and grilling. Around the world, people break out their grills and the meat and vegetables are prepared over open flames. For me, that means the Japanese grilled chicken street food favorite: yakitori. All great food cultures have the concept of meat on a stick. In the Mediterranean and Middle …
When the weather turns colder, my thoughts turn to comfort food. And one food is at the top of the list: German goulash soup. Here’s how I warm up from the inside out during the cold winter months. What is Goulash? Goulash is a stew that is always made with four key ingredients: beef, onions, …
In college, I discovered Asian food. It became a staple in my diet. I found late-night study sessions were greatly enhanced by the addition of large quantities of spicy food. Sometime in my freshman year, I discovered the glory that is the Thai noodle bowl with chicken. Thai noodles were the perfect dish for studying—easy …
Growing up in the American south, Brussels sprouts were a staple at our dining table. As a child, I hated them. They were bad, bitter, and boring. As an adult, I’ve learned they can be fun, flavorful, and a total family favorite–if cooked properly. My favorite Brussels sprouts recipe includes bacon, a balsamic vinaigrette, and …
I’ll admit to being a bit particular about my food choices. Growing up, I could never tolerate the taste of canned tomato soup. It always had a metallic aftertaste. Thankfully, my Aunt Janet taught me her homemade tomato soup recipe, which was excellent. However, over time, I’ve worked on it a bit and perfected it. …
Growing up, one of my favorite foods was spaghetti and meatballs. I think it is that way for most kids. There’s just something so delicious about a spaghetti with meatballs dinner and it was always made better because the whole family would come together. Now that I’m older, I discovered a new way to make …
I love layered or complex dishes that are complete meals: meat, vegetables and everything all together. These meals are filling, comforting, and generally easy to make. That’s why this recipe for shepherd’s pie with ground beef is one of my favorites. First, what is shepherd’s pie? It’s a meat pie usually made with a topping …
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One of the great things about travel is falling in love with a food and then bringing it home with you. Seven years ago, I had the chance to take a road trip with some friends from Nuremberg, Germany through the Czech Republic to Krakow, Poland. It was two weeks of heaven…and delicious food. But …
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