According to the National Chicken Council, the first finger wings or chicken wings was served in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. Co-owner Teressa Bellissimo cooked leftover wings in hot sauce as a late-night snack for her son and his friends. The guys liked them so much that the Bellissimos put them […]
This Instant Pot Apple Bourbon Chicken is a delicious and savory dish that combines tender chicken with the sweet flavors of apples and the rich, smoky notes of bourbon. It’s a perfect recipe for an easy yet impressive meal, especially in the Fall when apples are in season. The maple syrup enhances the sweetness and […]
Mexican migrants initially brought tacos to America when they came to find work on railroad construction in the southern states. In the early 1900s, the Mexican taco carts lined Los Angeles, with the women running them called chili queens. At the time though, most Americans considered tacos a lower-class street food. But today, tacos are […]
Mustard is a popular condiment in Asia, the Mediterranean, southeastern and northern Europe, America, and Africa – basically, the whole world enjoys mustard. It is considered to be one of the most popular and widely used condiments and spices in the world. Mustard seeds on their own aren’t spicy until water or an acid is […]
The easiest pulled pork ever. So flavorful, smoky and juicy. As you grab the cooked meat to remove it from pot, it starts to fall apart. And the Bourbon bbq sauce, oh so finger licking good. Oh, and did we say the pulled pork sandwiches are SO SO DELICIOUSLY YUMMY. Instant Pot Bourbon Pulled Pork […]
This is a very easy dish to bring together. Whether you prefer to serve Mozzarella Chicken over pasta or plate it alone with a side dish and salad, it is deliciously yummy. Using an oven safe skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, the dish is ready in under 30 minutes. Chicken fillets are tenderized and rubbed with […]
This Roasted Root Vegetable and Shrimp Salad is full of flavor with fresh beets, sweet potatoes and leafy greens like spinach and baby arugula. There some crunch with toasted pecans and a bite of tartness with goat cheese. All that wonderful flavor is held together with a simple but delicious Mango-Chipotle Dressing. Couldn’t ask for […]
Orecchiette is a pasta typical of the Apulia region of Southern Italy. The pronunciation of Orecchiette is : ohr-ay-KYEHT-ee. The shape of the pasta is what gives it, its name, as it resembles a small ear. In Italian, the word “orecchio” means “ear”, and the suffix ‘etto’ means ‘small’. What’s Andouille Sausage As for the andouille sausage, […]
Pork belly has been a delicacy in many Asian countries for decades. Pork belly is one of four primal cuts of pork. Bacon comes from the pork belly. It is made once the pork belly is cured, smoked, and sliced. Cesar Herrera is a chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in McHenry, […]
Bourbon chicken is said to be a Cajun and Asian hybrid dish that has evolved over the years in Chinese restaurants. The fact is though, Bourbon chicken is neither particularly Cajun nor Asian, but of U.S. origin. Recipes of Bourbon chicken do vary, but most if not all do have the end results of a […]
