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BBQ Style Roast Chicken and Greek Potatoes
Roast Chicken- particularly well seasoned, and with root vegetables with herbs and a zing of lemon, does particularly well. Using barbecue dry rub for the bird and Greek seasoning for the vegetables, this is a great meal for any occasion. We’ll show you how to prep the chicken and coat the accompaniment for that perfect,…
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Making Your First Rack of Baby Back Ribs
If you perhaps want to know how to progress in your cooking skills, how about being tempted by making your first baby back ribs? Juicy, unctuous ribs with a homemade rib rub and your favorite sauce added afterwards. This recipe has been pared down to the essentials to better assure your success, from prepping the…
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Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup
We’re tackling the perfect autumn comfort food: homemade sausage and potato soup. In this video, I’ll walk you through my easy and delicious recipe, starting with a classic mirepoix of carrots, celery, and onions, which I’ll saute with fresh garlic and scallions in a Dutch oven. You’ll learn the secret to thickening this creamy soup…
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Late Night Peanut Butter Crunch Toast
Hey late-night snackers! 🌙 It’s 12:15 AM, and I’m showing you my secret to an elevated peanut butter toast—the Late Night Peanut Butter Crunch Toast. This isn’t your boring regular peanut butter toast; it’s a simple, easy snack recipe that uses granola cereal (specifically with raisins and dates!) and a little honey to add the…
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Homemade Chili with Your Own Spices
This recipe is for a standard, crowd-pleasing beef chili that uses a custom blend of spices and herbs instead of a pre-made mix. It is a flexible recipe, so feel free to adjust the liquid, heat, and other ingredients to your taste. Special Equipment: Large Dutch Oven Ingredients: Spice Mix Combine all these spices in…
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Salisbury Steak and Gravy, a Comfort Food Classic
We’re showing you how to make classic Salisbury steak, a true comfort food staple that’s also great for your budget, and optimized for simplicity with as few ingredients as possible. We’ll start with 1 lb of cube steak, which is an inexpensive cut of beef that’s been tenderized, and season it with salt and pepper…
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Zen and the Art of Steak Nachos
Today I’m sharing my philosophy for creating the best steak nachos you’ve ever tasted! This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a guide to “curating” a perfect dish, especially for a quick, mid-week dinner. I’ll show you how to thoughtfully arrange each chip and distribute delicious toppings like leftover sirloin steak, Mexican shredded cheese, onions and…
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Decadent Potatoes with Duck Fat and Thyme
If you’re looking for a new side dish that is anything but ordinary, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ll walk you through my recipe for decadent potatoes with duck fat, thyme, and Parmesan, a dish that’s sure to steal the show. Whereas most of my recipes involve big, bold flavors and aroma contrasts,…
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Flynn’s Steakhouse Flatbreads
Welcome to Eating Plebian! In this video, I’m showing you how to make my steakhouse flatbreads, which are a fusion of a wrap and a flatbread. I’ll guide you through the process of skillet searing a delicious prime sirloin steak, basting it with butter and fresh thyme for incredible flavor, and using a meat thermometer…
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Grilled Cheese: A Tale of Two Sammies
We’re diving into the delicious world of grilled cheese sandwiches. Whereas grilled cheese sandwiches are somewhat a staple in many American households, it’s not a universal rule that everyone knows how to make them. Adding the fact that they are a comfort food legend with a budget-friendly ingredient cost, it’s time to give it the…