Home Cook Maverick Vol. 2

What I'm watching

I'm a YouTube cooking show addict. Cooking shows and golf are pretty much all I watch. Thomas Straker is really starting to get my wheels turning on the possibilities of incorporating compound butter into my cooking.

I've learned a lot from watching Lan Lam's videos. They will simply improve your everyday activity of using a microwave. Crazy how I have scoffed at the microwave in the past when it's a super useful tool in professional kitchens.

What I'm reading

What’s the Difference Between Charred and Burnt?

It’s a fine line. And an important one.

Bon AppétitCondé Nast

Sometimes I can get a little overzealous on the grill, I'll admit. I honestly don't mind some char on what I'm cooking, but was always curious as to where the line is between a flavorful char and burnt.

Looking forward when this strawberry milk trend makes it to my neck of the woods. Might try my hand at this for an upcoming recipe or possibly incorporate other fruit flavors.

Your Grocery List

Vegan Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl

This sweet potato black bean vegan burrito bowl is the ultimate dinner for a flavorful weeknight meal and is perfect for meal prep!

Eat With ClarityClaire Cary

1 large sweet potato
Olive Oil
Paprika
Garlic Powder
Salt
White Rice
2 Limes
Garlic
Salt
Red Pepper Flakes
Black Beans
Mexican Chili powder
1 red onion
frozen corn
1 avocado
Tahini
Hot sauce

Smoky Vegan Corn Chowder with Potatoes

My vegan corn chowder is robustly flavoured with thyme, smoked paprika, garlic, and lemon. This creamy stovetop soup is hearty with potatoes.

The First MessLaura Wright

6 cobs corn (about 5 cups kernels total)
vegetable stock x 2
olive oil
1 medium-large sweet onion
1 stick celery
1 small red bell pepper
oil packed sun dried tomatoes
fresh thyme
smoked paprika
red pepper flakes
garlic
1 lb Yukon gold potatoes
unsweetened non-dairy milk
light miso pastte
lemon
chives
parsley

Pasta with Pancetta and Peas - Seasoned and Salted

Pasta with pancetta and peas is a quick dish perfect for busy weeknights. This family-friendly peas, pancetta, pasta meal includes a few simple ingredients but still packs a punch.

Seasoned and SaltedAllie Hagerty

8 ounces pancetta
2 shallots
10 ounces frozen peas
1 head garlic
fresh basil
lemon
zest of 1 lemon
orechiette pasta
Parmigiano-Reggiano
salt
pepper
unsalted butter

Grilled Hoisin Pork Chops

These Grilled Hoisin Pork Chops are so juicy and packed with flavor. They’re glazed with a sticky hoisin sauce and grill up in no time.

So Much FoodJenny

4-6 thick-cut, bone-in pork rib chops
brown sugar
fish sauce
ginger root
hoisin sauce
soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon grated ginger
3 garlic cloves, grated or minced
jasmine rice

Butternut Squash Carrot Soup - What’s Gaby Cooking

Taking a favorite and putting a majorly delicious spin on this Butternut Squash Carrot Soup. Roasted squash, carrots and bell peppers make it extra tasty.

What's Gaby CookingGaby Dalkin

2 medium butternut squash
2 large carrots
1 red bell pepper
1 head garlic
1 shallot halved
olive oil
1coconut milk
1 chicken stock
red pepper flakes
1 16- ounce loaf of Italian bread or French bread
1 stick unsalted butter softened
fresh basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese