Derived from the Russian word ladka which means “small pancakes”, latkes need not be made exclusively from potatoes despite this variant’s popularity. It would be really difficult to point out the exact origins of this dish as it is shared by several European and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is known as Reibekuchen in Germany, Patatnik in […]
Spicy Sardine Potato Balls
I really see the task of repurposing food from the fridge as something that challenges my culinary creativity, thus something I really enjoy doing. Such is the case with this recipe which was born of some mashed potatoes leftover from dinner. Being an instant hit among friends and family, I now prepare this cocktail favorite […]
Sous Vide Kalbi Baby Backs with Kimchi Mashed Potatoes
This is an excellent dish. It’s clear proof too that there’s more to Korean food than just Kimchi and Bulgogi. Inspired by the flavors from having recently dined at a Korean restaurant, I thought of pulling off my own Kalbi masterpiece at home. A typical Korean bbq, Kalbi is usually done with a special cut of […]
Sous Vide French Fries
French fries. This humble side may be the among the easiest to prepare. . . if you’ll do fine with mediocre to average results, that is. But who doesn’t appreciate a perfectly-cooked serving of these potatoes? Soft and pillowy like mashed potatoes inside a glass-like brittle crust. To be honest, getting your french fries to […]
Slow Cooker Mussel and Potato Rice
Came across this Italian crockpot dish of mussels, rice, and potatoes a long time ago. They locally call the dish Tiella Pugliese in some provinces of Italy. Nothing too fancy really. It’s essentially steaming those three main components in a single pot. Recently thought of trying a slow cooker version of it, and as you will […]