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Boeuf Bourguignon.
This recipe from Julia Child is undoubtedly one of the tastiest dishes you can offer for dinner. While it's not difficult, it is intricate and requires some time to prepare. The stew is savory, rich, and layered with tender pieces of braised beef, caramelized pearl onions, and sautéed mushrooms, all enveloped in a wonderfully silky red wine sauce. Tips If you can find pre-peeled pearl onions, use them. If not, simmer your onions in boiling water for 20 seconds, then strain, c
Mike Kalustian
Oct 9, 20253 min read


Cheeseburger Quiche
This cheeseburger quiche tastes just like the hamburger we all crave. Packed with protein from ground beef and bacon, this quiche is a quick and easy dinner solution I’ve made countless times. You’ll be surprised how much it tastes like a real bacon cheeseburger. You can make it with a crust, which I did/ ( I actually stretched 2 premade crust in a large quiche pan. ) Annotated Cooking Notes: Don't hesitate to use those premade crusts—utilize them fully to ensure the entire
Mike Kalustian
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Mom's GS Chili
Growing up, my mom ran a Girl Scout troop. And while this recipe isn't officially endorsed, it came to be known in our house as "Girl Scout" chili. It's one of those home recipes that uses common ingredients like tomato juice and kidney beans to deliver flavor. I have kicked it up from my mom's version; she definitely wouldn't have added all the spices I have. Annotated Cooking Notes: I didn't include it in the recipe, but anytime I'm stewing meat in tomato sauce, I always ad
Mike Kalustian
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Chicken Piccata
This classic comes from Oldscool Kev. It's quick, easy, and delicious. This is dinner in less than 20 minutes from start to serve. ...
Mike Kalustian
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
This Tex-Mex recipe is from Joanna Gaines of Magnolia Table. It's a simple recipe that makes use of many store-bought ingredients which...
Mike Kalustian
Sep 27, 20252 min read


Chicken Chili Verde
This easy recipe comes from oldschoolkevmo, who is easily the biggest social media chef on Instagram and TikTok. It's quick, easy, and...
Mike Kalustian
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Salsa Macha
This rich, smoky, and nutty salsa is ideal for enhancing the flavor of any meat dish. There are numerous variations of this salsa, and...
Mike Kalustian
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Cilantro Lime Rice
We love this rice; it's a simple, easy way to upgrade simple rice for a meal at home. It comes from Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Cookbook. I...
Mike Kalustian
Sep 6, 20251 min read


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
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