Mango Prep Update

A couple of weeks ago when I showed how to prep a mango, Mike mentioned that it was easier to turn the skin inside-out after slicing the flesh. Yup, definitely easier. And if you do more cuts, so the chunks are smaller, it's even easier than that. … [Read more...]

World’s Easiest Ice Cream Recipe

Ice cream is pretty simple to make, but can be tedious and time-consuming. This one is too simple. You won't believe it's as good as I'm telling you. I didn't believe it either. I read about it over a month before I finally made it ... what a waste of time. If you like ice cream, you have to try this. It's amazing. … [Read more...]

What’s at your picnic?

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How To Make Mango Salsa de Gallo

I'm not doing this just to get angry comments from salsa fans, or pico de gallo purists. I swear I'm not. I was just trying to make something tasty with all the cilantro I'm getting from the garden, and the gorgeous mangoes they've had on sale at the grocery store the last couple of times. So the ingredients are sort-of like a salsa recipe, and sort-of like a pico de gallo recipe. And the texture is a bit chunkier than most salsa, but a bit wetter than most pico. One thing I'm sure of: … [Read more...]

How To Modify A Recipe

Sometimes the best recipes are the result of an accident. Like when Allan didn't have the ingredients I listed for the braised ribs so he improvised ... and made the best ribs he's ever had. … [Read more...]