Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles / Simon and Garfunkel “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
The food: A lot of the food I make for this blog is the product of me wanting to learn something new. I've never made truffles, but I love chocolate. I mean, I really love chocolate. After some reading, I realized truffles are pretty damn simple to make. Melt some...
Duet: Sun Dried Tomato Meatloaf / John Cougar “American Fool”
The food: Every home cook needs a few tried-and-true recipes they can turn to on busy nights. For me, meatloaf is one of those. It's an "everything but the kitchen sink" type of recipe—if you have ground beef, you can almost certainly find some things in the cupboard...
Duet: One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta / Grouplove “Spreading Rumours”
The food: Although I love cooking, there are many nights when I stare blankly at the ingredients in my refrigerator and pantry. No plan, no creativity, no energy. On those evenings, it's nice to have an easy one pot recipe at the ready. Less work, less imagination,...
Duet: Coconut Macaroon Pie / Edith Piaf
The food: Macaroons started as Italian almond meringue cookies and, when they came to France in the 1500s, evolved into colorful stuffed sandwiches. While I like that classic cookie, I much prefer the chewy goodness of a coconut macaroon. Jewish chefs adapted the...
Duet: Slow Cooker Chicken Chili / Allman Brothers Band “Brothers and Sisters”
The food: When the temperatures drop, I often fire up the slow cooker and make warm and hearty chili. Although I really like spicy red chili, sometimes I want something milder. On those days, chicken chili fits the bill. There's still plenty of kick in this stew,...
On Tour: Schnucks Cooking School
I make no secret that I'm a novice in the kitchen. After two decades of making little more than tacos and spaghetti, I really focused on learning to cook about 2 years ago. My skills have greatly improved, but I have a long way to go before I'd ever feel comfortable...
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