I love all kinds of burgers whether they're smashed thin on a griddle, steamed, grilled, fast food style, multi-layered, singly patty, or big hefty pub style burgers. There's a burger for every mood and sometimes that mood calls for a comforting monster of a burger. Making a delicious, tender, and juicy burger isn't hard. In... Continue Reading →
Cucina Mia Cafe and Deli – The Best Deli Style Sandwich in Quincy, MA
When I used to work in Quincy, MA, a few co-workers and I stumbled upon Cucina Mia while desperately searching for another lunch place to break up the monotony of the usual uninspired offerings near the office. Located near Quincy Center, Cucina Mia isn't immediately obvious as a good place to grab lunch, but after... Continue Reading →
Easy Homemade Gyro Meat Recipe
Gyro meat is one of the greatest culinary inventions and no matter how you pronounce, "Gyro" (Yee-ro, Jai-ro, Gee-ro), we're all pretty much just saying the word, "Delicious." While the real deal traditional stuff comprised of actual cuts of spiced meat rotating on a vertical rotisserie spit is awesome, it's the over-processed Greek-American stuff that I'm talking about.... Continue Reading →
Toasted Ham, Brie, and Apple Sandwich with Honey Mustard Sauce
Those of you that have had a sandwich similar to this before already know how magical these flavor combinations are, but there are probably some of you who are thinking that these ingredients couldn't possibly work. About 10 years ago, I was a nay-sayer as well until I felt adventurous one day and tried a... Continue Reading →
Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwiches with Remoulade Sauce
I've eaten shrimp all of my life in so many different forms. Grilled, fried, stewed, baked, stuffed, with the shell, without the shell, in a sauce, on pizza, with pasta, you name it. When I've had shrimp sandwiches, none were better than the shrimp po' boys I had in New Orleans. Grilled shrimp on a po' boy sandwich... Continue Reading →
Caprese Salad and Proscuitto Sandwich
This is one of my favorite foods of all time and I especially love it in sandwich form, so this is a two-part blog. Caprese salad is of Italian origin and is absurdly simple to make. It's just fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and a little dressing. It's just a great dish for when... Continue Reading →