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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
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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
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Smokehouse Cheese Bread
This recipe is incredibly easy and straightforward, and it tastes just like the authentic cheese bread from the renowned Smokehouse restaurant in Toluca Lake, CA. Annotated Cooking Notes: Allowing the garlic to rest overnight is crucial, but if that's not possible, let it rest as long as you can. The soaking process truly infuses the garlic flavor into the butter. Ingredients 1 loaf of sourdough bread sliced in half 1 stick of butter 2 teaspoons freshly chopped garlic 1 pkg.
Mike Kalustian
May 11 min read
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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
Apr 22 min read
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