Food

An Italian Staple — Pesto

Have you ever been to an Italian restaurant and seen a plate of vibrant green pasta and thought to yourself, “what is that?” That creamy, flavorful sauce is known as pesto and has been around since the 16th century. The classic sauce is traditionally made by combining basil, garlic, pine

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A Chinese Take Out Classic — Szechuan Chicken

It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re cooking up a saucy, spicy and tangy dish originating in the Sichuan region known as Szechuan Chicken.  The dish has multiple name variations and can be seen on a Chinese-American menu as Sichuan, Szechwan, Szechuan or Mala chicken. The chicken

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A Lebanese Appetizer — Baba Ganoush

Baba Ghanoush, originating in Lebanon, showcases the eggplant by roasting it and mixing it with a few other ingredients to create a creamy, chunky dip perfect for an appetizer or quick snack.

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Irish Potato Pancakes — Boxty

Photo courtesy of Shuttershock/Brent Hofacker Potatoes, which is a heavily relied on ingredient, has been a staple in the Irish community since before the 1600’s.  Boxty has been around since the 1700’s and to this day, remains an Irish classic that is served nearly all around the country and even

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A Soul Food Classic — Fried Catfish

Soul food is known as the ethnic cuisine of African-Americans, but there is so much history that follows the term. Originating in the south, this food came about when enslaved African Americans were brought to the United States bringing their culture along with them.  Soul was a word used to

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A Classic Southern Dessert — Peach Cobbler

Photo courtesy of Kendra Reeder/Shutterstock Peach cobbler is an extremely popular dessert throughout Southern U.S. Normally topped with a sweet scoop of vanilla ice cream, the dessert is perfect to make for family gatherings or celebrations.  Peach cobbler has been around since the 1800’s when American settlers didn’t have access to fresh

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