Nathaniel Lee 
I always thought it was very strange that I eat turkey sandwiches all year long, but when it comes to oven roasting a turkey, I reserve this for once a year on Thanksgiving. That said, I am a pretty firm believer in roast turkey year round. Ask a group of people what the best part …
Grilling your bratwurst is not as simple as people may think. You have to be very careful not to burn them or leave them undercooked. Knowing how long to cook bratwurst on the grill will help you achieve the perfect texture and taste. How Long to Cook Bratwurst on the Grill Bratwurst is typically minced …
There will come a time in your cooking journey when you want to invest in the best cookware to improve your cooking capabilities. Choosing what pans to buy will most likely be on the top of your list. And it is guaranteed that the choice will boil down to cast iron vs stainless steel. Cast …
During fall and winter spaghetti squash is easily found in your local market. While this might seem a bit intimidating to the beginner foodie, spaghetti squash is actually one of the easiest things you can cook! Maybe even easier than the pasta it replaces. What is a Spaghetti Squash? Spaghetti squash is a yellow oval …
You might know them as scalloped potatoes, or you might know them as potatoes au gratin. Whatever you call them, this classic potato dish is a wonderful side for hearty meats and cold nights. What are Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin? Potatoes Au Gratin are a preparation of potatoes made with cream, milk, and cheese baked …
As the weather cools down one of the best ways to keep warm and celebrate the holidays is with mulled apple cider. What makes this drink so perfect for the season is the aroma of apples and baking spices it fills your house with. I’ll be making my mulled apple cider with spiced rum for …
With food there is often a beauty in simplicity. One of my personal favorites is Italian Classic Caprese Salad. This simple salad is as much a celebration of pure and simple ingredients as it is of Italy itself. What is Caprese Salad? Caprese Salad is a salad made of tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and olive oil. …
It is no surprise that as the weather cools down I start favoring heartier dishes. Fall and winter is the time for soups, chilis, and stews. When it comes to stews specifically, Beef Bourguignon is perhaps the most famous stew (or infamous, depending on who you ask). While the name may sound fancy, the dish …
As I head into the fall and winter season two things are generally on my mind. First, this is when most foods start getting spiced. Second, fruits start hitting the end of their season, so I need to figure out a way to use them before they go bad. If you ever wondered why fall …
Over the last few years in San Diego, I’ve been getting a new wave of breakfast and brunch restaurants. One of the big trends across each is the prevalence of a dutch baby or “german” style pancake. Today I’ll look at a classic recipe for a dutch baby so you can skip the brunch lines …
One of my favorite go-to drinks has always been the Moscow Mule. They drink so easily and are the perfect refreshing cocktail. But with such a refreshing and zingy flavor profile, I have always found the Mule best for warm weather and party pick me ups. What I wanted to do was give my go-to …
There are a few cold weather foods better than chili. It is hard to beat a cold night and a hot bowl of chili topped with some melted cheese. While the archetypal chili for me is a nice big pot of Texas red, today we’ll be looking at its lighter, much faster to cook cousin. …