Author: vlahos

Churros!

Part 1 Part 2 As requested – head-to-head chocolate chip showdown! Part 1 The GOAT Alton Brown vs Canada’s own Chipits – whose recipe will be crowned the champion? Since I’m using unsalted butter for everything today, I’m adding 3/4 of 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp salt per cup is the usual amount) to the Chipits… Continue reading 2025-02-24

Youtube video I rendered the fat from a pack of bacon. Recipe uses 2 tbsp, if you don’t have enough bacon fat, make up the difference with butter. In a clean skillet (not the dirty one you might have just used for the bacon because you might end up with burnt bits) on medium-low, whisk… Continue reading 2025-02-20

Perogy Pizza  

Baguettes since nothing says I love you like a freshly-baked baguette There are over versions that are quicker (5-hours or so), and don’t involve refrigeration. I might do a side-by-each comparison but that definately wouldn’t be a live thing, and we all know how much I hate and avoid doing video editing. If I do… Continue reading 2025-02-14

Chicken meatballs  1 lb ground chimkin 1 egg 1 tbsp each parsley, oregano 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko flakes mix well, form into 1.5″ balls, cover, refrigerate 1-2 hours. Fry in oil and/or butter on medium heat until brown on all sides – approx 2-2.5 minutes per side. Creamy feta sauce Since I don’t have… Continue reading 2025-02-13

Poach-o-rama Why vinegar? It helps set the egg white faster, and keeps it together. We expand on this in the final version. 180-190F – gentle simmer we do not want an rolling boil. Some folks suggest 160-170F, this also works, and the time to poach will be a lot closer to 6 minutes. 180F is… Continue reading 2025-02-10

Discord or Twitch are the best ways to reach me. 2025-04-18 S05E21 Cast Iron Skillet Pizza  YT video coming soon – testing something with the algorithm 2025-04-14 S05E20 Creme Brulee YT video coming soon – testing something with the algorithm 2025-04-07 S05E19 Amygdalopita (Greek almond cake) YT video coming soon – testing something with the… Continue reading Cooking

Brownies Steak ( no recipe )