How to Make Spaetzle

Easy Spaetzle Spaetzle plated stock  How to Make Spaetzle

I had eaten spaetzle and seen how it was made, but had always thought it looked hard to do, well. . . I was wrong!

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Manpuku | West LA, CA

Manpuku West LA CA Marinated Beef and Veggies 2  Manpuku | West LA, CA

Manpuku was delicious with an identity crisis. It blended Japanese and Korean flavors and cooking methods to make an unforgettable meal that left us sated, and saddened with how much lighter our wallets were, but I’ll definitely be back!

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Stir-Fried Tofu w/ Brown Garlic and Mandarin Chili Sauce

StirFried Tofu w Brown Garlic and Mandarin Chili Sauce Stir Fried Tofu 1  Stir-Fried Tofu w/ Brown Garlic and Mandarin Chili Sauce

This one was really fast to come together as there isn’t much prep, but it has a ton of flavor!

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Freddy Small’s | West Los Angeles, CA

Freddy Smalls West Los Angeles CA Fried Brussels Sprouts  Freddy Small’s | West Los Angeles, CA

Freddy Small’s went from being somewhere I’d driven past and never heard of to one of the most delicious places I’ve eaten in LA.

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New Fashioned

New Fashioned new fashioned 1  New Fashioned

I wanted to share this because it was a real beverage MacGyver recipe that turned out to be delicious. Now I know we were drunk when we made it, but seriously, give it a try and tell me it’s not good!

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How to Make Dashi Broth (Ichiban Dashi)

How to Make Dashi Broth Ichiban Dashi miso  How to Make Dashi Broth (Ichiban Dashi)

This one’s a fun one for anyone interested in Japanese cooking, it’s the building block of most Japanese soups, and sauces. We’re talking about dashi!

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Jose Andres’ Minibar | Washington, D.C.

Jose Andres Minibar Washington DC IMG 3881  Jose Andres’ Minibar | Washington, D.C.

Today we have an awesome guest post from Lark Killelea about Minibar in Washington D.C!

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Chicken Parmesan

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Any time there’s no leftovers you know you did a good job.

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Morinoya Izakaya | Santa Monica, CA

Morinoya Izakaya Santa Monica CA duck kama steak  Morinoya Izakaya | Santa Monica, CA

The first thing that happened when this duck hit my mouth was ecstasy. It’s the best duck I’ve had in 2 years since eating at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill in Vegas.

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How To Braise (Braised Beef Spare Ribs)

How To Braise Braised Beef Spare Ribs Beef Spare Rib  How To Braise (Braised Beef Spare Ribs)

Today we’re going to learn about braising. Braising is a combination cooking method of dry and wet heat.

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