An easy weeknight meal made up of a healthy blend of lean meat, veggies, and grains. This Latin Steak Bowl can be easily converted into a burrito as well. Originally Posted: Jan. 19, 2022 Total Time: 1 hour Intro While on one of my periodic health kicks, I came across a cookbook called The Essential …
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Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin
A foolproof way to cook Beef Tenderloin flavored with Worcestershire and Port Wine. Originally Posted: Jan. 6 2022 Total Time: 3.5 hours (30 minutes for prep, 3 hours for sous vide, maybe 5 extra minutes to sear) Intro For years now, my family has preferred surf-and-turf meals over turkey for holiday dinners. The tradition used …
Wine and Butter Lobster Tails
Lobster tails basted with white wine and lemon juice and topped with butter, parmesan, and crumbs. Originally Posted: Jan. 6, 2022 Total Time: 30ish minutes? 20 minutes for prep, 10 for cooking Intro My family has never been big on turkey for holiday meals, but we love meat and seafood. As a result, we usually …
Pumpkin Sausage Soup
A savory and earthy soup melding pumpkin, sausage, herbs, and spices. Originally Posted: Dec. 20, 2021 Total Time: about 45 minutes total Intro A Soup for Beginner Cooks This Pumpkin and Sausage Soup is one of my all-time favorite soup recipes. The pumpkin and pork sausage blend together for the perfect autumnal combination, and the …
North African Spice Blend
A simplified spice blend inspired by Maghrebi (North African) cuisine. Originally Posted: Dec. 9, 2021 Total Time: Just a few minutes Intro This blend originally comes from a salmon recipe in a paleo cookbook called Well Fed (which I highly recommend if you’re interested in easy, healthy meals). After finding a very similar spice blend …
Chorizo & Egg Bowl
Chorizo & Egg Bowl: A Mexican-inspired breakfast based on one of my dad’s old weekend breakfasts. Originally Posted: Dec. 6, 2021 Total Time: 30 – 45 minutes Intro Here’s a spruced up version of a weekend breakfast my dad used to make when we were growing up. Chorizo scrambled eggs is a classic, but since …
Herbes de Provence Chicken Thighs
Herbes de Provence Chicken Thighs: A simple and classic dish. Originally Posted: Dec. 6, 2021 Total Time: 25 minutes Intro My favorite way to cook chicken thighs is with a cast iron skillet. It’s a versatile cooking method that can be done with many different flavors and seasonings. The thighs end up flavorful, juicy, and …
Quinoa & Feta Salad
Quinoa & Feta Salad: A quick side dish that pairs with almost anything. Originally Posted: Dec. 6, 2021 Total Time: about 30 minutes Intro This easy side dish is based on a simpler version that my mom used to make for us; her version was just quinoa, diced tomatoes, and feta cheese. One night we …
Family Pozole Recipe
Pozole: A hearty stew made of beef, beans, and hominy. Originally Posted: Oct. 6, 2021 Last Edited: Dec. 29, 2023 Total Time: 4 hours Intro From what I’ve heard from friends and family that are familiar with the dish, Pozole is usually a soup consisting of meat, hominy, and spices that are slow cooked together. …
Welcome to Cooking Mischief
I’ve created this second blog because I’ve come across a lot of recipes over the years, from old family recipes to adaptations of recipes from old cookbooks, to my own experimentation. I’ve enjoyed writing about homebrew recipes in my first blog, Brewing Mischief, but lately I’ve wanted to write about food recipes that don’t quite …