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Albondigas
Albondigas are a typical tapas dish in Spain, little meatballs in a rich, paprika-infused tomato sauce, served alongside a cold beer or glass of wine. They are a perfect appetizer, each bite being a delightful combination of meat, herbs, and spices, all coated in a …
Arroz Rojo – Mexican Rice
Arroz Rojo, or Mexican rice, is not, on its own, the most exciting dish out there. But, on the side, it’s a game-changing recipe to have in your repertoire. Bursting with aromatics and perfectly cooked grains, this versatile side dish will take your taco nights to new heights. Continue reading Arroz Rojo – Mexican Rice
The Buslife Kitchen Kickstarter Cocktail Companion
At long last, the Buslife Kitchen Cocktail Companion is here! This little e-book was initially conceived as a reward for meeting a stretch goal on the kickstarter campaign which funded the cookbook. What I promised at the time was a simple e-booklet with ten cocktail …
Coconut Fish with Mango-Chili Butter
Who doesn’t love a nice pat of compound butter to finish a delicious piece of meat or fish? This recipe features coconut-crusted fried fish and an exquisite mango-chili butter with shallot and lime. It’s a few steps, so you probably won’t be cooking this on …
Tofu Musubi
For those of you out there who don’t enjoy spam, be it for dietary reasons or simply because you have trouble getting behind a can-shaped loaf of pork product, I have a real treat for you. In this recipe I replace the meat in a traditional spam musubi with crisp, fried tofu slices for a delicious vegan take on a classic Hawaiian snack. Continue reading Tofu Musubi
Baja Fish Tacos – This Month’s Patreon Exclusive Recipe
The recipe going out to our Patreon subscribers this month is a real dandy. They are based off the best tacos de pescado I’ve ever had: fresh mahi, simple beer batter, a little citrus cabbage slaw, and some excellent salsa. What more could you want? …
Ca Phe Trung – Vietnamese Egg Coffee
If you enjoy the decadence of a traditional Vietnamese coffee like I do, prepare yourself for a whole new level of luxury. Ca Phe Trung is a coffee drink made with condensed milk and egg yolks which is popular in Northern Vietnam. Continue reading Ca Phe Trung – Vietnamese Egg Coffee
Vietnamese Pork Burger
The idea for a Vietnamese-inspired pork burger has been living in my head for a long time, and I am super stoked that I finally got to bring it into reality (and my stomach). A ground pork patty flavored with chilies, fish sauce, scallions, …