This public house isn’t known just for Butterbeer. The Three Broomsticks, like any good pub, has a menu of classic British favorites— like Fish and Chips. This pairing of battered meat and fried potatoes (think steak fries) is usually served with barley…
Spotted Dick is a difficult dish for Americans to understand. All jokes aside, Spotted Dick is an English steamed pudding. More like a hot, moist pound cake than American pudding. When Americans talk about pudding, we think of those little…
During the Japanese occupation of the Phillipines, American brands weren’t accessible. Instead, the Filipinos came up with creative alternatives to their favorite American products. Banana Ketchup was one of those creations. It remained so popular that it become mass produced…
Day 4 of Vegan Month of Food Angel hair is by far my favorite form of pasta, though we rarely have it as it is Monkey Man’s least favorite. I love the texture of the noodles and how much sauce…
Cauliflower seems to be the hot item right now: pizza crusts, buffalo bites, mashed potatoes, quiche. There doesn’t seem to be anything cauliflower can’t do. I thought of this the last time I made a cauliflower bisque. This works perfectly…
One day, while assembling an impromptu salad, I reach for the jar of vegenaise for a basic ranch dressing. Unfortunately, the jar had been returned to the fridge with only a tablespoon of mayo left. Curses, too late to turn…
This recipe encompasses so many flavor elements, it’s hard to nail down each one before the next hits you. Rich, sweet, savory, tart, and chocolatey. As delicious as it is, be warned—don’t over do it. One scoop is more than…
I’m pulling a switch-a-roo with this enchilada recipe, as most of the protein is in the sauce instead of the filling. I wanted to make green enchiladas, but find tomatillo sauce to be really bland and too heavy in cilantro…
July 24th is National Tequila Day and I love finding (and sharing) original ways to celebrate! You don’t have to enjoy sipping cocktails or scarfing cupcakes to get excited for this recipe. I wonder if planning National Tequila Day in…
Edamame Hummus seems to be kind of a thing now. My folks will buy the stuff by the vat at Costco. Even TJ’s sells it. Irritatingly, it’s another one of those snacks that is mindblowingly marked up. Shelled soybeans only…