In addition to the Beef Stew I made for 50 Monday Night Football fans, I also made a small batch of vegan stew using the beef stew recipe as a starting point and replacing ingredients as necessary. To my taste buds, it was just as delicious as the meat version and made the potluck more … Continue reading Vegan Beef Stew with Mushrooms
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Stovetop Beef Stew for 50 Football Fans
Yesterday was my turn to cook for the weekly Monday Night Football event at our local dive bar. With $140 for food cost and a donation of my time, I made beef stew and cornbread for about 50 people following the recipe included here. The beef stew also happens to be both gluten free and … Continue reading Stovetop Beef Stew for 50 Football Fans
How to Brine and Cook a Turkey
Brining a turkey before roasting significantly improves its moisture retention, resulting in a juicy, flavorful bird. A simple brine can be made with salt, sugar, and peppercorns, while adding additional ingredients enhances the flavor. The turkey is brined for 12-24 hours, then stuffed, tied, and roasted at diminishing temperatures until it reaches 165 degrees in the thigh muscle. Let the turkey rest before serving.
Truffle Chex Mix
Chex Mix is a party staple. From football games to holiday gatherings, a combination of Chex cereals and other tasty bites makes for a crunchable snack. Want to level up your next batch of Chex Mix? A little truffle salt and some veggie chips give Chex Mix a whole different flavor profile. Here's the recipe … Continue reading Truffle Chex Mix
Scotcharoos aka Baby Nathan Bars
I grew up with a grandmother who would make Scotcharoo bars on a regular basis. She always used Rice Krispies for the cereal, but you can use Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, or any other crunchy cereal of your choice. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 1/2 cup peanut butter 6 cups … Continue reading Scotcharoos aka Baby Nathan Bars
Pork Tabungao (White Squash With Pork)
This Pork Tabungao recipe is an easy dish to make. Combining pork, white squash, and kabatiti (or Chinese okra as it's sometimes known). Ingredients of Pork Tabungao 1 T oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb pork, sliced in small pieces 1/4 t pepper 1/4 t monosodium glutamate 4 T patis (fish sauce) 4 T … Continue reading Pork Tabungao (White Squash With Pork)
How Long to Cook a Turkey
"How long should I cook a free range turkey to make sure it's cooked all the way through?" The length of time you need to cook a turkey varies by weight and should be reasonably consistent whether the turkey is free-range or raised through industrial methods. Regardless of how long it should take to cook … Continue reading How Long to Cook a Turkey





