Spend time in any modern European style restaurant kitchen and you will hear a lot of banter about how chefs make mashed potatoes. The recipe is as time tested and contested as it is classic. There are variances and disputes, sometimes heated arguments of passion …

Potato hash is synonymous with the all American breakfast. It’s a standard on many diner menus and in breakfast cafes. There is something very comforting in a nice warm and crispy potato hash. In recent years however, chefs have adapted variations that make the lonely …

Turkey and White Bean Chile is a surprisingly powerful version of its cousin the classic made with beef and pinto beans. Of course there are a thousand versions of chile, even meatless or beanless. We love this version that has been made popular in restaurants …

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with coconut milk conjure up aromas of fall meals. They have a homey, sweet, down to earth flavor. They are very complex, with sensations of anise, caramel, and best of all marshmallow. They are so naturally sweet they can almost be eaten …

Chicken Tinga is a classic delicacy in Mexico. This healthy low carb dish is protein heavy and low fat. It has a great balance of hot and cold, spicy and cooling, cooked and fresh textures and flavors. It eats like a bridge between an entree …

Steak Alambre tacos are the best tacos most people have never heard of. They are extremely rich and filling and have a texture and flavor like no other. They’re also pretty easy to assemble. It’s a wonder you don’t see them on restaurant menus more …

What are hot mess nacho fries? Exactly what they sound like! Imagine a pile of hot, messy, fries loaded with nacho toppings. That’s it! These messy nachos are a meal into themselves and although you can’t stop eating them until gone, they are best for …

This recipe for Easy Beef Barley Soup should be kept for a quick nourishing meal on cold nights. It’s super simple to make and is a crow favorite that can be ready with minimal effort. As opposed to slow cooking a braised meat for stew …

Spicy Feta Olive Dip is sooooo addictive! When you whip it up it’s hard to not start snacking on it immediately. It’s so tasty it will have even the non olive eaters believers in no time. And best yet it’s very versatile and easy to …

Slow Cooker Garlic Pork Roast is a spin off of a classic dish made by many chefs throughout the world. There are variations on this dish but the constant is that it takes time but is very easy and the end product is like nothing …