Man, there is just something about the smell of a roux cooking in a heavy pot that makes the whole house feel like home. If you’ve ever spent time down South, you know that sound of the wooden spoon hitting the cast iron and that specific aroma of flour and butter turning into liquid gold.… Read More
Are Turkey Meatballs Still Worth Making? Here’s Why This Recipe Never Gets Old
Are you team turkey meatballs, or do you think they’re a thing of the past? Honestly, this recipe never gets old at my house. The best part about ground turkey is that it’s basically a blank canvas for whatever flavors you’re feeling. We’re talking garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, and plenty of parmesan to keep things… Read More
Beef Bulgogi and Rice
When I was stationed at Camp Stanley in South Korea, I was coming back from downtown Soul Korea with my boy Methius Miller we got off the city bus and was walking back to base, there were all kinds of food tents leading up to the base where I was stationed but there was one… Read More
One Skillet Chicken w/Sweet Italian Sausage & Brussel Sprouts
1 lb. Brussel Sprouts 4 Large Shallots, Peeled and Quartered 2 Lemon Sliced, Seeds Removed 4 tbsp. Grapeseed Oil, Divided 6 Garlic Cloves, Diced 3 tbsp. Dijon Mustard 2 tbsp. Honey 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 6 Sprigs Rosemary, Chopped 8 Bone-In Chicken Thighs (organize if you can) 1 Pack Sweet Italian Sausages (Turkey) Cut into… Read More
Mongolian Glaze Turkey Meatballs over Udon Noodles
Meatballs 2 lbs Ground Turkey 1 tsp. Shaoshing Wine 1 tbsp. Minced Ginger 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce ½ c. Bread Crumbs/Panko Salt and Pepper to taste Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl until combined. Using an ice cream scooper or a large spoon,… Read More
Cast Iron Creation – Chicken with Brussel Sprouts and Apples
When I think of cast Iron skillet dinners you can go so many ways but most importantly they are fun to make. Brussel Sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables and with chicken and apples they are a perfect combination. Ingredients 2 lbs. of Boneless Chicken Thighs 3 tsp. Fresh Thyme, chopped 2 tbsp.… Read More
Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce
Serves 4 1 lb. Wild Shrimp, cleaned & deveined 1 tbsp. of Lime Juice 2 tbsp. of oil, I use Grapeseed Oil but Olive Oil works 2 cans of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (7 oz) 1 Clove of Garlic, peeled Salt & Pepper ½ tsp of Dried Thyme ¼ c White Wine Mix shrimp… Read More
One of My Favs
“If Plan A Didn’t Work the Alphabet has 25 more Letters” Hey Ya’ll here we are with One of My Favs again… I just had a wonderful birthday and it was perfect with the compliments of Chef Kwaz. My morning started off with Chicken Fried Chicken with sausage gravy topped with an egg sunny-side up.… Read More
Parmesan Crusted Wild Salmon with Vegetable Stir Fry and Chinese Yams
Salmon is one of my favorite fish to cook. It is so healthy for you with the oils your body needs. It’s always best to buy wild opposed to farm raised because you want the salmon to take to its natural habitat and color. I decided to make Parmesan Crusted Wild Salmon with Vegetable Stir… Read More
Sheet Pan Chicken
4 lbs. Of Chicken Thighs 1 Red Bell Pepper 1 Green Bell Pepper 1 Red Onion, Sliced 1-2 Broccoli Crown or About 2 ½ Lbs., Separated 2 Butternut Squash Cut into Cubes 16×22 Sheet Pan Use Your Favorite Chicken Season Or Kwazcancook All Purpose Rub Or 1 Tbs Spoon Garlic Powder Dash of Onion Powder… Read More