Barbacoa and carnitas are two classics of traditional Mexican food. Chances are, if you love eating tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc., then you’ve had both of them many times. Known for their deep flavor that comes from slow cooking, barbacoa and carnitas have many similarities. So…

Also known as Indian cottage cheese, Paneer is a semi-soft, sour milk cheese made from cow or buffalo milk. The curdling agent is typically lemon juice or vinegar, and is used to separate the cheese curds from the whey. Paneer is very common in the…

This easy summer picnic cake recipe is what you’re looking for: something fast to make, something that travels well, something that tastes even better if made the day before or forgotten on the counter for several hours. A cake that can even redeem itself if…

Spices are the cornerstone of countless dishes and cuisines. Just a small amount can drastically change the flavor profile of a dish. Each has its own characteristics and comes in multiple varieties. They can also be expensive and keep in mind, their potency doesn’t last…

These are our cookies – the best ever peanut butter chocolate chip cookies! They’re adapted from Deb of Smitten Kitchen, who adapted them from the Magnolia Bakery cookbook. We can eat these forever, they are, for us, perfect! They are soft-centered, they are crispy-edged, they…

New York strip vs ribeye steak: what’s the difference and which is best? Both of those answers can depend on a few factors. What’s your locale? What are you cooking? Those two are the most important here. Your locale will have a strong influence on…

I have many feelings about homemade pasta dough. I’ve owned a manual pasta press for over 8 years, but I didn’t know how to make pasta without eggs back then. It always felt like a big deal to make a batch of fresh pasta. You…

This dish is all about using what’s fresh and as local as possible. Many of the ingredients can be substituted for other, more in season or local ones, depending on where you live and when you’re cooking.

Pizza is actually very easy to make and that’s the point! Once you have your pizza dough and sauce ready, you’re almost there. The key to NY style pizza is to not have too much of any ingredient. Extra thick dough? Try Chicago. Toppings? Absolutely!…

An easy pizza dough recipe should be permanently in your collection. It is flexible and can be made fairly quickly! Obviously use it to make a pizza, but the same dough can be used for a vegetable topped focaccia or folded up into a calzone.…