Learning to cook together
Fresh herbs and vegetables are always a great addition to any meal, but when you add garlic to the mix, you really can’t go wrong. This delicious snow peas recipe is a perfect side dish for a light and fresh lunch or dinner. I have long loved sugar snap […]
Aioli is a smashing together of the words garlic and oil in Catalan, Provençal and Italian. Though traditionally only garlic is added for flavor, in some cases the mixture can also contain other ingredients. And in our case today, we’ll make a simple, basic, and yet still delicious smoked […]
Rice is one of the simplest building blocks for recipes. It is almost infinitely adaptable to whatever your dish needs. From homemade risotto to sweet rice pudding, it can be a main dish, side dish, or dessert. And so, it is the perfect base for the mouthwatering mix of […]
When most people think of pickling, they think about cucumbers. But I don’t happen to like regular pickles. So, pickled red onions are a far more common kitchen staple for me. Learn how to pickle red onions to use them as a condiment, side dish, or salad dressing ingredient. […]
Jerk seasoning spice blends can kick up both the heat and the flavor of almost any dish. If you’re looking for a spicy, earthy, and savory seasoning recipe, then look no further than this ultimate jerk seasoning recipe. The first time I tried using jerk seasoning was for a […]
Simple yet versatile and delicious, this ground beef taco meat recipe can be paired with just about any kind of taco shell you want. Transform your tacos by learning how to make this easy ground beef taco meat. The homemade taco seasoning is a great way to add extra flavor […]
Butternut squash season is in full swing. So what better time to make a fall-themed recipe that features this fun gourd? Grab a big old spoon and scoop yourself some of this roasted butternut squash soup. A while back I bought a whole batch of Williams Sonoma e-cookbooks. One […]
For some reason unknown to humanity, my wife does not like gravy. And no, I’m not going to say that she magically loves this gravy because it is perfect. She still hates this. But I don’t get it because it is just a super flavorful sauce that distills all […]
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.
