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
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 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 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
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Tomato Basil Soup
History: This dish, of Spanish origin finds a common ancestor with a traditional gazpacho which was eaten hot or cold. The recipe first...
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Olivia Krochko
Sep 24, 20203 min read
Schnitzel with Nokedli
History: This dish, also commonly called Jagerschnitzel in German translates to ‘Hunter’s Cutlets.” Originally served as a venison or...
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Olivia Krochko
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Nokedli
History: This dish can certainly be dated to be older than modern Hungary itself. This dish goes beyond the history books, or cookbooks...
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Olivia Krochko
Sep 23, 20203 min read
Oven Roasted Whole Chicken with Brown Gravy
History: It is almost impossible to put a specific origin on, this dish is as popular as it is culturally varied. The origins of roast...
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Olivia Krochko
Sep 21, 20202 min read
Egg Yolk and Cheese Raviolo
History: The first known documentation of the Italian classic comes from the personal correspondence of one Francesco di Marco Datini,...
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Olivia Krochko
Sep 21, 20202 min read
Pan Seared Scallops over a Champagne Vinaigrette Tossed Salad
History: The history of where seared scallops originated is a bit hazy and even seasoned culinary historians find this a subject of...
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