

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
1 day ago2 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


Bourbon Peach Dump Cake
I've seen this recipe going around on social media, and it just seemed like an easy dessert, and it was. Plus, I love dump cakes; they are the no-fuss cousin to a cobbler. This recipe was accurate and good to go; I didn't need to alter anything from the social media posts. Annotated Cooking Notes: This recipe is versatile and can be made with any fruit. You can substitute canned pears, apples, or even pineapple, and they would all turn out delicious. 2 cans of peaches (1 can
Mike Kalustian
Jun 201 min read


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
Jun 102 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
Jun 62 min read














