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Side dishes are an often overlooked element of a great meal. Many times, what sets a great meal apart from other similar meals are the side dishes. A poor side dish can really distract from a great entree and a really good side dish can give the illusion of a much better meal. That's why... Continue Reading →
Few dishes scream summer like fresh homemade salsas such as pico de gallo or green tomatillo salsa. While salsa's often have similar flavors, tomatillo salsa is unique in that it's not made with tomatoes. Tomatillos aren't tomatoes at all even though they look so similar. They are in fact more closely related to gooseberries! The best... Continue Reading →
A while ago, my wife and I were hunting for foods we hadn't tried in a Middle Eastern market. As a lover of yogurt and cheese, she spotted a container of Labneh, which is a kind of Arabic Yogurt. It goes by other names and pronunciations as well, like "Labne," "Laban," or, "Kefir Cheese," although... Continue Reading →
After purchasing our new propane grill and effectively hogging it to myself for 4 consecutive dinners, my wife finally declared that she now wanted to use the grill on her own terms. That meant grilling up some eggplant. Personally, I'm not a big fan of eggplant anymore (unless it's in some baba ghanoush!). I got... Continue Reading →
There are few foods that herald summer like the freshness of homemade guacamole. For those of us well acquainted with the cool, deliciously earthy, yet creamy flavors contained in this dip or garnish we know that a good meal usually accompanies a good guacamole. Then there are those of us who may never have tried... Continue Reading →
I've posted a lot of main meals, but not many side dishes. Considering that I've been to some restaurants where the entrees are incredible, but the side dishes are only mediocre, I know that a good side dish can make or break a meal. These green beans go really well as a pairing with almost... Continue Reading →
As it gets colder, a bowl of piping hot soup can often hit the spot. This version of potato leek soup is relatively low calorie, but it contains a ton of hearty flavor using very simple ingredients. The richness of the soup makes it filling, so it can serve as a side dish to a... Continue Reading →
Man Fuel Intro: Hey everyone, this post is written up by one of my best friends, Flex, who discovered his own passion for making breakfast and mastering certain staple recipes. In this post he covers basic Buttermilk Pancakes with a few insider tips and a great set of variations at the end of the post... Continue Reading →
Growing up, my mother did the cooking at home. On the rare occasions that my mother went away for a week to visit family or for a physician's conference, my father would be left to attempt feeding us. Unfortunately for my brother and I, but fortunately for you, he only knew how to make two... Continue Reading →
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