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Easy Avocado Salad.
Here's a quick and easy salad that's perfect for summer or whenever you're in the mood for something fast and tasty. This recipe comes...
Mike Kalustian
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Here is another quick and easy summer recipe. I love that the author of this recipe says its a none recipe it makes sense since it is so...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Balsamic BBQ Sauce
This has been my go-to BBQ sauce for over ten years. It was the first restaurant recipe I learned to make, featured on the menu at my...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 24, 20251 min read


Tzatziki Sauce
This is a recipe for a quick and simple summer treat. This versatile sauce can enhance the flavor of any dish, from lamb and homemade...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Creamy Mushroom Soup.
I love this recipe, it's really easy, and carmalized mushrooms are delicious. It's also a great example of a recipe where you can stray...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Pear Bread
What surprised me most about this bread was how moist the pears made it, even more so than banana bread. I discovered this recipe in...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 16, 20252 min read


Clams and Chorizo steamed in Sherry
This recipe is one of my favorites because it was inspired by my late friend, the talented chef Jonathan Whitener. His incredible clam...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 13, 20251 min read


A Summer Pea Salad.
This vibrant salad creation is entirely my own. The recipe was inspired by a couple of sources, but I combined them. That's the advantage...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Cranberry Orange Glaze Chicken
This is one of our collaborative recipes. My wife discovers the recipe and suggests I cook it, and I do. It comes together quickly,...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Spam Musubi
One of my all time favorite snacks Spam Musubi is the goto comfort food in Hawaii. All of my Hawaiian Cousins love on them, and never...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 8, 20254 min read


Hawaiian Mac Salad
Certain regional dishes are simply iconic, and none more so than Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. There's something about the islands they make...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Texas Style Chili
This is my interpretation of Chili John's recipe, and I believe it's quite similar. I intended to share it last week, but I thought it...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Upside Down Olive (oil) Cake
The idea of using olives as a dessert might seem unusual, but this recipe I discovered on MollyBaz.com creates a delicious savory cake....
Mike Kalustian
Aug 2, 20252 min read


Dill Pickle Soup
My children and I adore this flavorful soup. It's a simple, filling soup that serves as a complete meal. I discovered this recipe on...
Mike Kalustian
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Pasta allo Scarpariello
Some of you have been requesting quick and easy dishes, and this one is as quick and simple as it gets. Another great thing about this...
Mike Kalustian
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Tinto de Verano
This Wine cocktail was made for summer, it's quick easy and refreshing. I found this recipe 2 years ago in the NY Times and it's been a...
Mike Kalustian
Jul 22, 20251 min read


Pea Tartine
People have asked me for quick and easy recipes this is one I love. We don't typically consider peas a summer essential, but they truly...
Mike Kalustian
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Banh Mi Grilled cheese
In honor of the abundance of shishito peppers from my garden, I decided to make my signature recipe once more. This creation is entirely...
Mike Kalustian
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Thomas Keller's Skirt Steak with Carmelized Onions
I love two things about this recipe. First, it brings massive flavor to an economical cut of steak. Secondly, once the glaze is made it...
Mike Kalustian
Jul 19, 20253 min read


Beef Tartare
Beef tartare is a classic, quick, and easy recipe that's ideal for parties or as a snack. It's also perfect for summer since it doesn't...
Mike Kalustian
Jul 18, 20252 min read
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