If you’ve ever walked past a Mexican taco stand at night, you know the scent: a magnetic mix of sizzling beef, warm corn, and charred onions. Tacos de Bistec (literally “beef steak tacos”) are the quintessential street food of Mexico. Unlike their cousin carne asada, which is typically grilled over charcoal, bistec is […]
If there’s one taco that hits every note—savory, tangy, rich, and fresh—it’s chili pork verde tacos. Slow-simmered pork bathed in a vibrant green chili sauce, tucked into warm tortillas, and finished with crisp toppings is the kind of meal that feels both comforting and exciting. These tacos are perfect for weeknight […]
What will you need? How to make it There are a few ways to make the beans. My favorite is cooking them in a pressure cooker, because it is a lot quicker. Add the beans, water, ¼ of a white onion, garlic, and jalapeno to a pressure cooker. Cook on […]
There are dishes that simply satisfy hunger… and then there are dishes that tell a story. Adana Kebab belongs to the second category—a vibrant, flame-kissed symbol of Turkish culinary heritage that carries the intensity, pride, and craftsmanship of the city it’s named after: Adana, in southern Türkiye. If you’ve ever […]
What will you need? Start by adding the beef to a bowl and seasoning with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Set aside Add the bacon to a cold large skillet and bring the heat to medium. Starting the pan cold will allow the bacon fat to slowly […]
There’s something magical about a pot of minestrone simmering on the stove. Maybe it’s the way the aroma fills the entire house with that Sunday-afternoon, everything’s alright kind of feeling. Or maybe it’s the fact that minestrone is one of the most forgiving, customizable soups out there—you can pour in […]
What will you need? How to make it Start by shredding the left over turkey into bite size pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium and add in the butter and extra virgin olive oil. Once melted and hot, add in the onion, carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Sauté until […]
What will you need? For the Chicken For the Mashed Potatoes For the Green Beans How to make it The chicken and pan sauce Salt both sides of the chicken thighs and place skin side down in a cold pan, preferably stainless steel, an no oil. Pan fry on medium […]
What will you need? For the mashed potatoes How to make it Start by slicing the chuck roast into 1.5 inch cubes, and then salt all sides. Add the avocado oil to a large pot over medium-high and sear, in batches, until a crust forms on all sides of the […]
What will you need? How to make it Dip the whole octopus in a pot of boiling water a few times until the tentacles curl up. Submerge the octopus in the water and add in garlic, onion, salt, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove […]