Homemade truffle ketchup—a novel yet simple idea, and possibly one of the most useful and delicious kitchen hacks I’ve ever come across. One of Portland, Maine’s most raved about spots is this tiny bustling lunch restaurant called Duckfat. If you guessed they cook everything with duck fat then you’ve guessed right. Patty and I have…
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Garlic and Parmesan Fingerling Potatoes Recipe
The fingerling potato is the perfect gourmet potato to serve with just about anything. If you’re preparing a fancy meal, such as filet mignon or broiled chicken, you need a classy, yet easy side. Garlic and parmesan fingerling potatoes are sure to be a hit. I don’t know why I think of the fingerling potato as the fancy…
Baked Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe
I’d like to start off this truffle fries recipe with a few quotes. “Wait, are these real fries or your potato fries!?” or how about, “These fries are better than fry fries!” Yes, believe it or not those are actual quotes from Patty, while eating baked parmesan truffle fries. Maybe you’re wondering—what the heck did…
Roasted Red Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary Recipe
I can just smell the garlic and rosemary now. Roasted red potatoes with garlic and rosemary are the perfect pairing with red meat or grilled chicken. I usually prepare these guys with filet mignon or lamb lollipops. A cast iron skillet makes this side dish an easy and delicious whip-together recipe. Season the potatoes in olive oil in…
Baked Craft Beer Fries Recipe
French fries don’t need to be fried; in fact they are just as good baked and a much healthier alternative. Beer and fries are a match made in heaven. Beer and anything is heaven (I’m a bit of a craft beer nerd). A few years ago I found a recipe for oven baked fries that were soaked in…
Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe
Backyard summer barbecues are the best: good friends, sunshine, great drinks, outdoor cooking. But if you’re hosting a larger cookout, most barbecues have the usual main entrees: hamburgers and hot dogs. There is nothing wrong with burgers and dogs but to have a stellar summer barbecue, the side dishes need to be memorable. Rather than…
Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipe
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, our minds have started to switch towards summer time backyard barbecue recipes. One I have to share is a great yet easy coleslaw recipe. Whether the entree is a weekend rack of ribs, a weeknight grilled chicken breast, or even a family…
Bacon Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Let’s be real, vegetables don’t always have to be the worst thing on your plate. If you or someone you love suffers from an irrational fear of vegetables, then there may be help. Do you often ask yourself, “what is this green stuff?” or “why are these on my plate?” I’ll admit I was never really that person…
Hibachi-Style Fried Rice Recipe
Who doesn’t love hibachi? I know I do, especially the fried rice. I’ve been cooking fried rice since I was 10 years old. It was my “specialty.” No idea how it came to be or why I was so obsessed with it. Hibachi-style fried rice is a lot simpler than you may think. A very wise…
Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Everyone loves sweet potato fries, that goes without saying—but obviously they are bad for you…which also goes without saying. Instead, I make a simple and healthier alternative. I bake all my fries with a little olive oil and plenty of seasoning. Garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for the win. Sweet potato fries are all the rage…
