As usual, my latest cooking adventure began when my wife sent me this photo: it’s ham hock and white bean soup, and she thought it looked good. “Cacio e Pepe” is a classic, simple Roman pasta dish whose name literally translates… Read More ›
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Who’s Not Welcome At The “Tuscan Kale Butter Bean Soup” Table? A Great Soup Two Ways!
What Do You See Here? Well, I saw my next dish to make at home, because my wife Alex shared a recipe for Tuscan Kale and Butter Bean soup! Who why is there as “do and don’t” component? Because when… Read More ›
A Celebration Of Izakaya! Japanese Pub Food Recipes Are Here!
Do You “Izakaya?” If you do, great! If you don’t, you are missing out on a culinary treat! Izakaya food is a diverse and flavorful selection of small plates and snacks, often featuring a mix of grilled, fried, and raw dishes. Popular… Read More ›
Who Wants An “Okonomiyaki Burger?” I Do And Here’s The Recipe To Make It At Home!
What Do You See? Well, I See Culinary Perfection! Behold a very unique burger, going on sale next month in Osaka Japan….made with a uniquely delicious ingredient – what is it? Here you go! Behold The “Okonomiyaki Burger!” If you… Read More ›
Do You Love “Octopus Balls?” I Do! Here Is The Delicious Reason Why…And A Recipe Too!
OK, complete disclosure: I love Octopus Balls. I discovered them in Tokyo a few years ago, and now I will order them whenever they are on the menu – Asian restaurants of course! What’s A “Takoyaki?” Well, Octopus balls are a… Read More ›
Cooking “Izakaya”! I Made Japanese Pub “Chopstick Food” At Home!
Celebrating Japanese Izakaya! This is a cool Izakaya restaurant in Tokyo, where the Chefs perform for you after cooking! More on that later… In 2022, I made a recipe from one of my cookbooks every week for a year, and… Read More ›
Vegetable Lentil Soup with Curry! I’ve Got FIVE Recipes For Good Health!
Want A Healthy Soup – That’s Also Delicious? How About FIVE? I am always looking for healthy recipes for my wife and I, and I found this recipe online and since Alex loves Lentils, I decided to make it…add some… Read More ›
Tasting Japan! Carol’s “A – Z” Of World Cuisine Has A Soufflé Pancake From The “Land Of The Rising Sun!”
Who’s Hungry? Well, these “clams in miso nectar” make me want to fly to Tokyo right now to have them again! More on that in a moment but first, you can blame Carol once again, as he look at food… Read More ›
Who Loves “Polpo alla Luciana”? Chef Mimi Shares A Delicious Recipe Here!
Chef Mimi Cooks A Traditional Italian Octopus Stew! I’m sharing a great new recipe from Chef Mimi, who posted on her blog the inspiration for the dish! Mimi posts that the recipe she found is from the blog Vincenzo’s Plate, but… Read More ›
A Terrific Healthy Fresh Pea Soup Recipe!
Who Wants To Be Healthy? I Do! If you read this blog you know I share stories of cheeseburgers, vertical lasagna and other dishes they may not be “calorie free” – but I also love to cook healthy as well… Read More ›
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