

Homemade Healthy Dog Food
For a long time, I've felt bad about giving my dog Alaska kibble. The problem is Alaska is a large-breed dog, a Cane Corso, German Shepherd mix who weighs in at 110 lbs. So feeding her commercial fresh food wasn't an option; I'd go broke. Unlike all the other recipes I've posted, I couldn't just find a recipe and make it because my goal is to switch Alaska over to fresh natural food full time. My journey started with research; luckily, as a college professor, I have mad resea
Mike Kalustian
Jul 273 min read


Goldee's BBQ Creamy Potato Salad
Goldee's regularly appears in Texas Monthly's list of the best Texas BBQ, and to achieve such recognition, it's not enough to have excellent meat; you also need great sides. This potato salad is both creamy and spicy. I believe it would pair wonderfully with the Banana pudding recipe I shared, and together, they'd truly enhance your cookout. Annotated Cooking Notes: Keep the skin on the potatoes as it adds to the texture. Dressing 1 large egg 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Mike Kalustian
Jul 252 min read


Gazpacho
I loved cold soups in the Summer time and I love Gazpacho. This recipe was posted on the NY Times Cooking page and hails from Seville, Spain. Unlike American gazpachos, this is smooth and creamy, not chunky like most gazpachos here in the U.S. It's more a drink than a soup; in fact, I can't help but think this would make for an excellent Bloody Mary. Annotated Cooking Notes: Chill your glasses or bowls in the fridge before you serve this soup and it will create a wonderful
Mike Kalustian
Jul 162 min read


Lasagna Soup
This recipe comes from the content creator Old School Kevin. I love his recipes; they are easy and accessible for home cooks. I love lasagna, but it's a heavy dish best suited for winter. This soup is bright and light and still delivers all the lasagna flavors without the heft. 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Yellow Onion 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tspBlack Pepper 1 lb Ground Beef 1 lb Italian Sausage, a mix of hot and mild (casings removed) 4 cloves Garlic 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste 1 14.5 oz can
Mike Kalustian
Jul 92 min read


Matthew McConaughey's Tuna Salad
I saw this Matthew McConaughey interview where he was explaining this tuna salad, and then low and behold a few weeks later the videos start showing up on the socials. So, for you, my friends, I had to give it a try, and damn if Mr. McConaughey don't know Tuna; this recipe is delicious. My wife loves tuna salad, and this recipe gets her seal of approval. Annotated Cooking Notes: This is good as a sandwich, but fire as a Tuna Melt. There is some debate online as to what kind
Mike Kalustian
Jul 21 min read














