Kitchen Delights

The Gin Gimlet can be considered one of the few cocktails that are both exceptionally simple, yet at the same time, very sophisticated. Being an expert who has created hundreds of gin cocktails in the course of his life, I can safely say that the Gin Gimlet cocktail is something that every home bartender or […]

It is not only possible to make traditional gyro meat in the house, but it is so fulfilling. I have finally mastered this homemade gyro meat that I have been testing over the years in my kitchen and researching on the real way the Greeks make the gyro meat so it can compete with what

When one picks the correct apples to make an apple pie, a mediocre dish is turned into a show-stopper masterpiece. Years of experimenting with and trying dozens of varieties led me to the ultimate decision of the right type of apples to produce a perfect texture, flavor and consistency that will earn people seconds on

This makes shopping for fruits in season give your meals the fullest flavor with the least amount of money.  With the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, knowing what produce is at its best ripeness is a way to make better choices at the grocery store and make the most of what you

I have experimented with the varieties of cucumbers in my kitchen over the years and have discovered that the correct cucumber is all that separates a good pickle made of crisp, delicious cucumber and a mushy failure. My knowledge of the best cucumbers for pickling that will raise your preserving game will be of value.

Decades of dry, dense, or even too sweet pumpkin muffins later, I have finally stumbled upon the perfect pumpkin muffin recipe which can produce bakery-quality muffins each and every time. These muffins are not overly sweet or cake-like as they strike a fine balance between tender crumb, warm spices and natural pumpkin flavor. You want

After years of experiencing a terrible experience with the potluck events of mushy noodles and dull dressings, I found the secret of making the best pasta salad ever. The combination of crispy veggies, savory salami, creamy mozzarella and tangy pepperoncini in a homemade Italian dressing will have them all clamoring to know the recipe to

After learning about the process of preparing true carnitas made out of pork the first time I noticed that I had been deprived of one of the biggest culinary delights of Mexico. This is a traditional dish, literally translated to mean little meats, where the tough pork shoulder is turned into tender, yummy shreds that

Wild rice soup is a special part of my kitchen when I want to have something warm and nutritious, particularly in cold months. Minnesota inspired classic, this turns into magic in an instant pot when prepared into pure comfort food. Having worked on this recipe of wild rice over so many of its batches, I

Trying many recipes of chilis in my Instant Pot during the last five years, I finally found this award-winning recipe that always wins in chili cook-offs and is my favorite comfort food that my family requests most. This chili is a pressure cooker dish that provides an intense rich flavor in less than an hour;