Banana Pudding
Consider this: Banana Pudding might just be the ultimate summer dessert. No grill or BBQ gathering feels complete without it. After discovering and testing this recipe from MeatChurch.com, I was surprised by how little banana is actually used in the pudding, yet how much flavor is derived from that minimal amount. Annotated Cooking Notes: Yes, I put these in jars like Meat Church, but when I make this again, and I will, I will probably put it in a big bowl to serve family st
Mike Kalustian
2 days ago2 min read
Paella
Paella, this dish came about because Costco had a paella pan for under $30. Well, challenge accepted! However, the idea of cooking paella was daunting. Although this recipe isn't directly from a chef or content creator, I learned the basics of making paella from the YouTube channel Spain on a Fork. Annotated Cooking Notes: The type of rice is important; avoid Rice-a-Roni Spanish rice. Use Bomba or Calasparra rice, which can be found at World Markets or online. If those aren't
Mike Kalustian
6 days ago2 min read
Red Beans and Rice
Red beans and rice is a great meal for a lazy day. It’s also easy on the debit card. This version adapted from Chris’ Red Hotw is ready in about 30 minutes compared to the longer more traditional version that would take a few hours. I often just eat the beans alone and skip the rice entirely. W Annotated Cooking Note: leave the beans in the can it’s was less mess just drain the beans add water to the can and drain again. Also use a large forge to mash up one of cans of bea
Mike Kalustian
May 242 min read
Italian Sashimi
This recipe is a mash-up of two separate recipes. Italian Style Sashimi from Swann's Oyster Depot in San Francisco and the Tuna Carpaccio recipe going around on social media. I just combined two great ideas. Annotated Cooking Notes: If the Tuna comes out of the tortilla press unevenly or not round, just move the excess around and re-smash it. Ingredients 6 oz Sushi-grade tuna 4 oz sushi-grade salmon 4 oz sushi-grade yellowtail ( hamachi) 1 avocado diced 1/2 shallot, finely
Mike Kalustian
May 111 min read
LAUSD Coffee Cake
When I first made this recipe, the wording was so vauge that I that I messed it up. So I tried to label everything as clearly as possible in the instructions Annotated Cooking Notes: Mix the first six ingredients, then set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture for the topping. Then add the final 4 ingredients and mix with the first six. Lastly, top with the 1/2 cup set aside and cinnamon mixture. Dry-ish Ingredients. Bakers’ (Bread) flour - 2 ½ cups Brown sugar, packed - 1 cup Gran
Mike Kalustian
May 81 min read
