Cod with Sautéed Red Onions and Paprika Butter Sauce
History: Cooking with cod historically began several thousands of years ago in the North Atlantic Ocean. The term cod actually has...
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Olivia Krochko
Sep 8, 20212 min read
French Toast with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
French Toast with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese History Aliter dulcia (another sweet dish), Arme Ritter (Poor Knight), tostées dorées...
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Olivia Krochko
Mar 23, 20212 min read
Southwest Salmon Fillet
History With salmon being found on world-wide coastlines and rivers, it has become a hugely popular meal. Dating back to at least 5,000...
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Olivia Krochko
Mar 21, 20213 min read
Tuna Steak with Mediterranean Risotto
History Tuna, humans have cooked tuna since the dawn of man. It is a widespread, easily accessible fish that has been forever popular in...
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Olivia Krochko
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Shrimp Quesadilla with Homemade Salsa
History: A staple in the diet of the indigenous natives of the Americas was the corn tortilla. Before 1492 the Native Americans would...
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Olivia Krochko
Mar 7, 20212 min read
Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
History: Once again we find the origins of this recipe derived from the Romans. During the time, where the Roman Empire was expanding...
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Olivia Krochko
Feb 21, 20212 min read
Beef and Bacon Meatballs
History: The meatball has a disputed story revolving around its original creation with claims stating the dish comes from ancient Rome as...
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Olivia Krochko
Feb 18, 20212 min read
South Western Chicken Thighs with Yellow Saffron Rice
History: This dish is often credited to Mexico and is referred to as “Spanish Rice.” Rice however is not native to the Americas and was...
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Olivia Krochko
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Striped Sea Bass
History: This fish became popularized through the early American colonists and was a likely staple during the first Thanksgiving. The...
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Olivia Krochko
Feb 13, 20212 min read
Classic American Cheeseburger with Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
Classic American Cheeseburger History: “Also, you know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in Paris?” Call it whatever you like,...
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Olivia Krochko
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Bacon, Maple, and Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Bacon, Maple, and Parmesan Brussels Sprouts History: These tasty vegetables which are often likened to miniature cabbages have been...
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Olivia Krochko
Feb 7, 20211 min read
Marinated Herb Mushrooms
History: Mushrooms are one of the earliest foods known to be consumed by humans. Their popularity grew as humans transitioned from hunter...
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Olivia Krochko
Nov 14, 20201 min read
Chicken Ranch Wrap
History: According to Connecticut folklore this crispy chicken wrap was invented in my home state. However the likely truth to the story...
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Olivia Krochko
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Justin's Parmesan and Vinaigrette Potato Wedges
History: This one is a bit harder to pin down as it really is a family recipe that Justin’s family has been preparing for generations. If...
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Olivia Krochko
Nov 2, 20202 min read
French Onion Soup with Crispy Bread
History: Onion soups have been popular since the Roman Empire, as they were a cheep ingredient that was easily cultivated. The ancestor...
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Olivia Krochko
Oct 25, 20202 min read
Creamy Vodka Sauce
History: The story behind the use of vodka in this style sauce is one of the younger ones that we’ve looked at! Sometime between the...
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Olivia Krochko
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Loaded Quiche Pie
History: This dish is not something that your mom invented for brunch, nor is it a French dish, as that is the usual second guess. The...
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Olivia Krochko
Oct 18, 20202 min read
Buttermilk Fried Alligator with Sausage and Pepper Grits
History: The consumption of Alligator became popular in certain Southern regions of the United States throughout the 1800s. The meat was...
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Olivia Krochko
Oct 15, 20202 min read
Pork and Vegetable Pot Stickers
History: It is believed that this dish originated in China during the Song Dynasty (960- 1280 A.D.). This is over 200 years before...
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Olivia Krochko
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Stuffed Cabbage with Kielbasa
History: While I have always associated this humble dish with my Hungarian ancestors, the true origin of the dish comes from the cultural...
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