Learning to cook together
When I very first heard of ordering food blackened, I was confident I knew exactly what that meant. Just let the food cook longer so the outside gets black. Duh. Turns out I was dead wrong. Maybe I’m not alone, but since then I have learned that it is […]
The aroma of fresh basil is simply divine. Fresh, fragrant, and peppery it lends a whole wallop of flavor when used in a pesto. This basil pesto recipe gives the perfect ratio of ingredients to make a creamy, nutty sauce that is flavorful and useful in a huge range […]
This is one of the recipes that I am not sure of how or when I first encountered it. Most dishes bring memories from growing up or a specific restaurant, cookbook, friend, or something to tell me how I came in contact with it. Learning how to make twice […]
Take a potato. Bake it. Baked potato. Ok, there’s a little bit more in how to make a baked potato. But it isn’t difficult and there are just a few tricks that will help elevate your potato game to perfection. So, read on and take notes to kick your […]
Guacamole is like ordering ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery. You mash up the avocados and then you get to choose all of your mix-ins. And while the base itself is really good, the mix-ins help determine how it all comes together. This is how to make guacamole in the […]
Get ready for some stirring. The real trick for how to make risotto is all about constantly stirring things around. As long as you have the time to dedicate to standing in front of the stove with little distraction, it is a simple recipe. So get out a nice […]
I made a lot of pasta for this post. Like, so much that there are no more eggs available in my house. And I started off with one of the huge Costco egg cartons. But I did it because making that many batches really forces you to learn how […]
All of my latest posts are desserts or sugar-related, I know. Don’t hate me. But candied walnuts are a little more versatile. Salads, toppings, granola, snacking, as well as desserts. As a young college student, I had a part-time job at the movie theater. Shoutout to Harkins – they […]
I’m Marc Peterson and I once cooked a meal that made a close friend state ‘that was pretty good.’ So I took that glowing review and ran with it and now I'm a full-time food blogger. Follow along with me on my journey to master chef as I learn new techniques, skills, and recipes.
