Learning to cook together
I love shrimp. They’re fairly easy and quick to both defrost and cook. So I love keeping a bag of frozen shrimp on hand for a quick meal. Add in an extra bit of flair and you’ve got a simple garlic butter shrimp scampi. Tender shrimp swimming in a […]
Fresh herbs and vegetables are always a great addition to any meal, but when you add garlic to the mix, you really can’t go wrong. This delicious snow peas recipe is a perfect side dish for a light and fresh lunch or dinner. I have long loved sugar snap […]
Mirepoix is a classic French vegetable base that is traditionally used to add depth and flavor to soups, stews, and sauces. Mirepoix is an essential element in many recipes. Once you master the technique, you’ll find that it’s an easy way to elevate the flavor of any dish. In […]
Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor – these homemade pretzels are the perfect snack or appetizer for parties, family gatherings, and other special events. Follow this simple pretzel recipe to make some terrific twisted baked goods for yourself. Pretzels became my go-to lunch in middle school. I could get […]
This buffalo smoked chicken drumsticks recipe features the best of both worlds—it’s easy to prepare and is delicious, but doesn’t taste like your average chicken drumstick. This one is a twist on the classic buffalo wing. So make these if you are feeling like chicken wings, but want a […]
This classic hot buffalo wing sauce recipe is literally finger-licking good. It’s the perfect blend of spice and flavor with that special tang that is unique to buffalo sauce. Last year it was sometimes difficult to find buffalo wings available on any menu because of a wing shortage. But […]
Thin, delicate, buttery goodness that can be paired with toppings to your heart’s content. Learn how to make crepes for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Basically pancakes that lost weight and got all French and fancy, crepes are a delight. From batter to pan-frying, the most difficult part of crepe […]
For some reason unknown to humanity, my wife does not like gravy. And no, I’m not going to say that she magically loves this gravy because it is perfect. She still hates this. But I don’t get it because it is just a super flavorful sauce that distills all […]
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.
