Learning to cook together
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 […]
Let’s make a summer fun drink that the whole family can enjoy together. Succulent pineapple and sweetened coconut combine with ice in this frozen piña colada recipe. It is fast and easy to make – just throw everything into the blender and let it rip. And, after a few […]
For the longest time, I had never thought about doing anything with watermelon except eating it straight. I mean, it is delicious so why would I need to do anything with it. But eventually, my eyes were opened to other possibilities. One delicious possibility is this watermelon feta mint […]
I know, I just posted shrimp kabobs so this is two kabob recipes in a row. But it is just starting to be grilling season here and I just can’t help myself. And this recipe is a family favorite meal. The bright and fresh flavors of the chimichurri help […]
Pineapple, bell peppers, and coconut make these grilled shrimp kabobs a tropical treat. Cooking them on the grill gives them that perfect char. So bust out your skewers, fire up the grill, and get to cooking. Because the shrimp are marinated before cooking, these grilled shrimp kabobs are some […]
Take a potato. Bake it. Baked potato. Ok, there’s a little bit more in how to make a baked potato. But it isn’t difficult and there are just a few tricks that will help elevate your potato game to perfection. So, read on and take notes to kick your […]
Guacamole is like ordering ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery. You mash up the avocados and then you get to choose all of your mix-ins. And while the base itself is really good, the mix-ins help determine how it all comes together. This is how to make guacamole in the […]
Lemonade is nearly the perfect refreshing drink for summer. The lemons are bright in a way that seems to reflect the season. Add some mint and ice and now we’ve hit the jackpot with frozen mint lemonade. My family had a lemon tree in the backyard growing up, so […]
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.
