For whatever reason, we’re on a cabbage kick in the BWD household. It’s showing up in noodle dishes, on Dominican street food hamburgers, alongside German food, etc. Strangely enough, it’s not just my fault. Normally I am the cabbage cheerleader, but this time the whole family is in on it. Cabbage Stir Fry With that […]
Author: Chris Perrin
It’s Soup Season, But We Can’t Have Dairy!!
The Time for Soup Draws Nigh I don’t know what’s up with October 2024, but I am pretty sure it’s not supposed to be 90+ degrees in the Midwest (and don’t get me started on hurricanes.) Still, if the forecast is to be believed, temperatures are about to tumble which means I can finally start […]
Amazon Prime Deal: Breville Espresso Machine
Several Breville Espresso machines are going on sale for Amazon Prime Day in October. Is it time to pull the trigger?
Why My German Friend Has Never Had a Runza
The strangest things happen somedays when talking about the weekend. I was talking about my recent trip to Omaha, NE and lamenting the fact that for perhaps the second time ever, I left Omaha without stopping by Runza. My friend immediately responded by asking “What’s a Runza?” *gasp* *lights out* What’s a Runza??? So, in […]
Lenten Meal – Fish Burritos
Tilapia in a Burrito Tilapia is one of my favorite fishes. It’s a light fish, it’s delicate, and it can be fried up and turned into fish tacos. What more can one fish do? Of course, some will argue that a fish burrito sounds even better than a fish taco. Try this recipe and see […]
Lenten Fish – Korean Salmon
Korean Salmon So, I totally stole this idea from our family favorite all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. It’s so simple and packs some really big Korean flavors. It’s really no surprise that salmon, which has some pretty strong flavors itself, stands up really well the flavors in Korean bean paste. Please do note, though, that the recipe […]
Lenten Meals – Pan Fried Monkfish in Brown Butter
Monkfish First, let’s clear up the confusion. That’s not a monkfish. That’s stained glass that a monk might see. I have chosen to spare you because monkfish are super ugly looking. Even when they’re broken down. Fortunately, they have a taste like shrimp-mixed-with-lobster with a meaty texture that I think is perfect for people who […]
Lenten Meals – Tuna Steak Salad with Banana Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tuna Salad and Banana Balsamic Vinaigrette There is a tuna salad at Houlihan’s that combines tuna, wasabi and a banana vinaigrette that is one of my favorite salads in the world. It’s also probably my favorite salad that is actually healthy. That salad is the perfect mixture of sweet banana and spicy wasabi and savory […]
Chocolate – The Perfect Valentine’s Day Food?
So, for the past few days, we’ve considered whether the Porterhouse or avocados are the perfect Valentine’s Day food. At the end of the day, I have come to my senses and I have realized that there is only one perfect food for Valentine’s Day: chocolate. According to Delish, we’re going to eat 58 million […]
Valentine’s Day Food Ideas
If you need some ideas for Valentine’s Day food, we hit the archives and can recommend: Start with the easiest Valentine’s Day menu ever. Because Valentine’s Day is on a weekday, here’s a set it and forget it Valentine’s Day menu. Go with something classic: steaks with red wine! A romantic healthy salad for those […]