Fancy drinks based on the books that I love may be slightly off brand for The Buslife Kitchen, but what can you do? When inspiration takes you, you have to follow it. So, apologies to those readers who are only here for the woodsy gourmet …
For the next entry in my literary cocktail series, I decided to go with a story that has been dominating conversation recently: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. If you haven’t seen the HBO series yet, it is a delight, as well as a very …
To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure how much introduction these pancakes need. Most of it is right there in the title. Banana pancakes are a wonderful thing, but I can tell you from experience that they’re about a hundred times better when you add toasted coconut and macadamia nuts to the mix as well. The complex play of sweet bananas, crunchy, salty macadamias, and the savory, roasted flavors of both the nuts and the coconut will completely change how you think about Sunday morning. But, as you probably noticed in the photo, there is one more element to this dish that really makes it unlike any other tall stack you’re ever tasted.
Alright, one holiday feast is in the rearview, now it’s time to start thinking about that next one. Here are a few of my recent recipes that will excellent choices for the opening courses of your next holiday feast. On this list you’ll find a …
Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins has long been my favorite book, which means it is also the perfect first entry in what will be a series of literary cocktail recipes. Still Life is a reality-bending love story of princesses, outlaws, pyramids, and dynamite, …
In honor of attending my first NFL game a few weeks back, here’s a list of my (relatively) recent recipes that make perfect game day snacks. There’s a wide variety here, and while you will find that many of them are familiar, each comes with a unique take. Whether it’s the three-ingredient queso dip infused with poblano peppers, the vodka sauce meatball sliders, or the balsamic-glazed chicken wings, these recipes are a step above what you’re likely to find in a typical game day spread.
If you thought rice was the only starchy side for your Japanese-inspired proteins, well, there’s a new show in town — and boy is it good. Tangy, creamy mash is maybe the best, most comforting side dish to serve with a hearty piece of steak …
This cocktail has been brewing in my mind for a long time. I absolutely love a classic Painkiller — you can find a recipe for that in The Buslife Kitchen Vol. 2 — and it is really the sprinkling of nutmeg that makes the drink. …
These are all recipes I’ve made in the past few months — four delicious dishes that I bet many of you out there have never heard of. They come from all over the world: Chile, Korea, The Philippines, and Mexico, but most of them are not yet on the list of well-trodden international foods. That means that they are the perfect recipes to add to your repertoire. Not only are they really excellent food, but they’re great for sharing. It is always rewarding to make a meal for someone that is unlike anything they’ve ever eaten before. So, let’s start building an exciting new grocery list for next week — just click on the photo or the title of the dish below and it will take you to my recipe. Continue reading 4 Dishes You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
This salad is a combination of two of my favorite things: elote, also known as Mexican street corn, and the classic wedge salad. This elegant plate has all the flavors of an excellent ear of elote or cup of esquites, making it a perfect starter …