Vegetables
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Green Beans with Mint
The time is here for many of us in Wisconsin. That window of time, those few months we get to see of warmer weather, and that time where are gardens begin to yield…
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Prosciutto Wraps
I will admit that I have replaced Saturday morning cartoons with Saturday morning cooking shows. I actually love brewing some good coffee and watching shows that I have recorded throughout the week. These…
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Volcano Chicken – Milwaukee Style
Back in the day, the King and I restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was possibly my wife and I’s favorite Thai restaurant. We have many dates there, before getting married, and it is just…
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Afritada – Filipino Pork Stew
A few months back we had our cousins over for dinner. It was really a potluck event, and as they make really great pasta dishes, we were fortunate to encounter a Filipino dish…
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Pancit Canton
My surrounding family consists of primarily Filipino decent. Many of my dishes are stemmed from flavors of their dishes, and much of their food is really good, especially the snack-like items like lumpia,…
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Asian Ramen Noodle Salad
Yes, I said it, Ramen noodle. I’ve never really been a fan of ramen noodles, but I have never disliked them either. My favorite bowl of ramen noodles really consists of a few…
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Spanakopita – Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie
Who does not love phlyllo dough (filo dough)? Seriously. Paper thin sheets of unleavened flour dough, typically brushed with butter or olive oil, and baked until golden brown. You could figure out so…
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Kung Pao Chicken
If you know me, I love hot and spicy food. I just love it. I love the flavors of chilies, and the results of those flavors on my pallet. I have been thinking…
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Giardiniera
Around 9:30 every morning, my coworkers and I begin talking about food. Not sure why, probably because most of us forgot to eat breakfast and are already beginning to get hungry. Most of…
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Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Coleslaw
As you might already be aware from reading some of my previous posts, my son has become a huge fan of shrimp. Due to that, I attempt to prepare shrimp a variety of…
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Gingered Beef Sandwich with Caramelized Onions
I had a real craving for beef the other day, so my son and I traveled to our local grocery store and browsed the beef aisle. We talked about what he wanted, and…
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Chicken and Dumplings
It’s funny you know, when you think that you are done with soup for the season, but you know what, it comes back to get you. Soup has a purpose, and its primary…
