“It began, as all great adventures do, with Styrofoam…” That’s me – staring through a stack of styrofoam…where did they come from? What do they hold? It’s all part of a great “leftover adventure!” You see, we had friends over,… Read More ›
52 in 22 cooking challenge
Who Won The Washington Post’s Marinara Taste Test? I Made The Overwhelming Winner! Here’s the Recipe!
Who Makes The Best Store-Bought Marinara Sauce? Well, it’s a fun question to ask and so The Washington Post did just that – and taste-tested a dozen different ones – and guess what? That picked one that I actually made… Read More ›
The Wild Food At Cervejaria Ramiro In Lisbon! Scarlett Shrimp! “Crab Head” Crab + A Steak Sandwich Dessert! — johnrieber
Welcome To Lisbon! My wife Alex and I spent New Year’s in Lisbon and I plan to share many of our adventures with you! Portugal’s largest city is also one of Europe’s oldest and most diverse cities. Here is how… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Family “Pasta Pie” aka “Timpano!” My “52 In 22″ Cooking Challenge Wraps With A BIG BIG”Big Night” Baked Drum Of Food!
Behold The Majesty Of Stanley Tucci’s Family Timpano Recipe! What a way to end 2022! Yes, I made this incredible dish, and if you don’t know what it is, then get ready for a wild culinary tour through Italy by… Read More ›
CarolCooks Her Homemade Christmas Ham Recipe!
Carol always has the best food stories and recipes like this one she posted today! It was a pleasure to be over at Bernadette’s lovely blog today to share my Christmas ham recipe…Thank you, Bernadette…Please head over to Bernadette’s blog… Read More ›
A Perfect Osso Buco Recipe! Here’s My Lamb Shank Dish Close-Up!
Do You “Osso Buco”? Well I Do! It’s one of the best looking plates I’ve made, and it happened on my first time making Osso Buco! Here’s the recipe I followed and how it turned out! Well, it all begins… Read More ›
Bite Into A “Queijada de Leite!” Portuguese Milk Tarts Are My “52 In 22” Tasty Tart Double Bill!
“Somebody Feed Phil” These “Pasteis de Nata!” This week’s cooking challenge started with the TV series “Somebody Feed Phil” – because he went to Lisbon Portugal and devoured these “pasteis de nada!” They are traditional Egg Custard Tarts, made famous… Read More ›
Making “Crusty Chicken” With Jacques Pepin! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Honors This Master Chef’s Obsession With The Bird!
Making A Legendary Chef’s “Crusty Chicken!” We are in the last weeks of my “52 In 22” cooking challenge, so I am honoring some of the most legendary Chefs of all time! Well, it wasn’t really a battle – Jacques… Read More ›
My “Bacon-Wrapped Maple-Glazed” Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Potato Pie! White Castle Stuffing Too!
Once a year, most of the country makes a Turkey. Some brine it, deep fry it, smoke it, or just bake it in an oven. But why do that when you can do THIS? For week #47 of my “52 In… Read More ›
The “Joy Of Cooking” Scalloped Potatoes! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has The Perfect Side Dish!
Who Loves Potatoes? I Do, I Love Potatoes! I have spent all year cooking recipes for my “52 In 22” cooking challenge….most have been main courses, so this week I decided to tackle a classic side dish, thanks to an… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 