Learning to cook together
I actually wasn’t planning on making my own butterscotch sauce. But I had another recipe to make that required butterscotch and the store was all out. Normally I just purchase some Smucker’s butterscotch sundae syrup. But the section where ice cream toppings are was empty, as were the end […]
As I promised in my watermelon feta mint salad recipe, it is time to make a watermelon drink. Citrus and melon are perfect summer flavors. So here they combine for the best watermelon limeade drink possible – because we’ll add ice to make it a frozen blended drink. What […]
When I very first heard of ordering food blackened, I was confident I knew exactly what that meant. Just let the food cook longer so the outside gets black. Duh. Turns out I was dead wrong. Maybe I’m not alone, but since then I have learned that it is […]
Who doesn’t enjoy a good barbecue? I always associate it with good food, great weather, and spending time with family and friends. To enjoy that time to the fullest, I set out to make the best bbq sauce recipe possible. And after starting with a basic recipe, I’ve turned […]
The aroma of fresh basil is simply divine. Fresh, fragrant, and peppery it lends a whole wallop of flavor when used in a pesto. This basil pesto recipe gives the perfect ratio of ingredients to make a creamy, nutty sauce that is flavorful and useful in a huge range […]
This recipe comes by way of one of my mom’s college roommates. My mom was a college student with a short budget and a need for some cheap food. That roommate took charge and showed her the ropes of this simple and inexpensive meal. It stuck around long enough […]
The beauty of caprese salad is in its simplicity. It is a basic dish comprised mostly of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar help add more depth of flavor. When combined together, they become a bright, fresh, flavorful mouthful. But because it is a […]
This is one of the recipes that I am not sure of how or when I first encountered it. Most dishes bring memories from growing up or a specific restaurant, cookbook, friend, or something to tell me how I came in contact with it. Learning how to make twice […]
I’m Marc Peterson and I once cooked a meal that made a close friend state ‘that was pretty good.’ So I took that glowing review and ran with it and now I'm a full-time food blogger. Follow along with me on my journey to master chef as I learn new techniques, skills, and recipes.
