Eggnog Creme Brulee
I am an absolute sucker for custards, which makes this eggnog creme brulee my new favorite way to have that old holiday favorite. Eggnog is already pretty decadent, but it’s Christmas time, why not gild the lily?
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Chicken Provencal
In honor of Les Bleus’ attempt at a second consecutive World Cup tomorrow, here is my take on a classic French dish, chicken Provencal. Skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs are braised in white wine alongside shallots, garlic, tomatoes, olives, and chard, creating succulent meat, tender vegetables, …
Kefta Mkaouara – Moroccan Meatball Tagine
In honor of Morocco’s historic performance in this year’s world cup, I present you with a recipe for kefta mkaouara, a Moroccan meatball tagine. If you like shakshuka, prepare to be absolutely blown away by this dish. The base is very similar, a tomato-based sauce full of vegetables, herbs, and spices, but here those flavors are taken to another level with the addition of marble-sized lamb meatballs. Continue reading Kefta Mkaouara – Moroccan Meatball Tagine
Last Call for Signed Cookbooks!
This holiday season feels like it has absolutely flown by, and we are already quickly approaching last call for signed copies of the cookbook. If you’d like to send a signed copy of The Buslife Kitchen as a gift, make sure you get your order …
Welsh Rarebit
Today is likely to be Wales’s last day in the world cup, so here’s a Welsh recipe to send them off. In Wales it is called caws pobi, meaning toasted cheese, and has apparently been a popular dish since the 1500s. The first record of …
Machboos
Once every four years there is one magical month, the World Cup, during which I watch an average of four or more hours of soccer a day. This past week we have been parked outside my brother’s house, so in addition to celebrating Thanksgiving with family, I’ve been parked in front of his giant television for most of every day, shipping books and enjoying the beautiful game. Continue reading Machboos
Nomad Holiday Shopping Guide
Season’s greetings, everyone! It’s that time of year where we’re all searching for gifts for loved ones, and I know that a lot of you, like me, would much rather give your money to a small business owner for whom it will really make a …
Buslife Thanksgiving Guide
Here are all of our recipes for your vanlife Thanksgiving. We have both angles covered here: you can follow the elegant path and roast a turkey on your stovetop with pumpkin pie or crème brûlée for dessert, or you can knock out the feast quickly …
Pumpkin Mousse
I love mousse as a camping dessert because it is just about as close to effortless as you can get. All you need is a powered whisk and a few minutes, and you can make a really delicious, decadent dessert. This recipe has all the flavors of pumpkin pie, but in a dish that won’t leave you feeling overfull. Bonus points for being able to whip it up without an oven and in about ten minutes. Continue reading Pumpkin Mousse
Thanksgiving Turkey Burgers
There’s more than one way to do Thanksgiving. In the past I’ve shown you how to roast a turkey and bake pumpkin pies on the stovetop, this year I’m going to show you the opposite end of the spectrum. With these Thanksgiving turkey burgers and …