Chef Jose Mier Touts An Easy Italian Dish
We all love chicken. At least I think we all do. I do anyway and so I’m adding another chicken recipe to the site for you. We live an hectic times and though I’m a big fan of fancy dinner party fare, we all love delicious food that can be prepared quickly. Enter mozzarella-stuffed chicken. …. Read More
How to Make Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
This video is about how to make a variety of marshmallow popcorn balls. They are great for treats and also to take to parties. Enjoy!
Steaking a Claim: The Key to A Perfect Steak
One of Chef Jose Mier’s favorite meals is a good, grilled steak. There’s just something no-nosense about it. Really, it’s just meat. Just one good cut. The rest is frills like side dishes or garnish. The cut has to be good to start but after than it’s preparation that’s key and I’m going to expound …. Read More
Ketching Up with Jose Mier
America’s Favorite Table Sauce Brits love vinegar on their French fries (chips, to them) but no self-respecting American would put anything atop his or her fries but ketchup. For reasons lost to the swirling mists of time ketchup is by far the most widely-used condiment/sauce in these United States. Yes, I usually promote some interesting …. Read More
From Humble to Haughty: Meatloaf
Chef Jose Mier And His Take On This Unassuming Dish Recently I’ve been featuring recipes and foods that gained popularity during the Great Depression. They were foods designed to make the family dollar go further during tough times. One of those simple foods was meatloaf. Cooks would often lace the dish with some kind of …. Read More
The Canny Jose Mier: Bread and Butter Pickles
What Jose Mier Dreams Are Made Of Am I off on a tangent here? Well, I did just write about the underappreciated condiment, right? And what are pickles except a magnificent condiment? As I continue to peruse recipes from the Great Depression, one popped out because it has a special place in my heart. When …. Read More
Jose Mier Goes to France for Ratatouille
Jose Mier here with another suggestion for your next dinner party. I’m making the jump across the “pond” this time to France for my inspiration. I think I’m partial to “historical” dishes—those with name recognition—but for whatever reason have not sustained themselves as common dishes we serve. Hence, ratatouille. Sure, the name gained some more …. Read More
What is Aquafaba and How Do I Use It?
Here’s a great question from a reader about aquafaba. Have you heard of it? Wondering how to use it as an egg substitute? We have the answers! Continue reading “What is Aquafaba and How Do I Use It?” »
Jicama, Avocado, and Orange Salad
If you need proof that salads don’t have to be boring, this recipe is it! This combination of textures and vibrant flavors is sure to wake up any picnic table or indoor lunch. Not to mention, it’s super satisfying. Continue reading “Jicama, Avocado, and Orange Salad” »