

Andalusian Potato Stew
Often referred to as "carnerete de patatas," this is one of Spain's lesser-known recipes. It's flavorful, simple to prepare, and sure to warm your heart. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a side dish alongside some pan-grilled fish. Annotated Cooking Notes: A key tip for this dish is to avoid overfilling the pot with broth; just cover the ingredients. Additionally, the garlic bread mixture is where all the flavor comes from. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (120 ml) 2 sli
Mike Kalustian
6 days ago2 min read


Julia Child's Garlic Soup
Julia Child's knew how to rock garlic. This soup is a restorative broth that will make anyone who is under the weather feel better. A bowl of this can't help but bring a smile to anyone's face. Annotated Cooking Notes: I really mean it, this is a goto soup to give anyone who is sick. Garlic has so many healing properties. 2 quarts of water 16 cloves of garlic, Unpeeled 2 teaspoons Salt ½ teaspoons Pepper 2 Cloves 2 leaves Sage 2 sprigs of thyme 1 Bay Leaf 4 sprigs Parsl
Mike Kalustian
Mar 211 min read


Pineapple Cake
This recipe comes from the home-cooked magazine and was created by Great-Grandma Esther Deleske of Fruitridge, Michigan. This incredibly delicious cake is sweet from the pineapple and divinely soaked in the evaporated milk. When a recipe is passed down from generation to generation, you know it's fire. Annotated Notes : There isn't much I can add to Great Grandma Deleske's recipe, but I will stress ya gotta pour the topping over it when the cake is hot, so that it soaks al
Mike Kalustian
Mar 182 min read


The Original Pantry's Coleslaw
For nearly a century, the Original Pantry was a beloved restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. During my time working for the Metro, it became my regular late-night spot for buckwheat pancakes before heading home. Every meal at the Pantry included two reliable staples: sourdough bread and their coleslaw. This straightforward recipe makes an excellent side for any beef dish, offering a sweet and acidic flavor that pairs perfectly with steak. This recipe from food.com may have th
Mike Kalustian
Mar 71 min read


Creamy Parmesan Cabbage
This recipe was given to me by a chef friend, John. I have since seen a similar version on several Instagram posts, but I think this one is superior because of the spice the canjun seasoning brings to the table Annotated Cooking Notes : Look for a cabbage with a sizable core, as it's crucial for maintaining the structure of the wedges. Opt for larger wedges to ensure they're securely attached to the core, since without it, the cabbage will fall apart. 1 medium head of green
Mike Kalustian
Mar 12 min read














