One of histories oldest dishes, that many folks refer to as Italian food, is actually from Greece. Early layered pasta creations existed in ancient Greece and were mentioned as early as 146 B.C. Later, in the Naples region of Italy, this dish became a staple and grew in popularity becoming what we now know as lasagna. Motto bene.
Come share the secrets of easily creating a delicious lasagna as the Dude of Food prepares lasagna before your eyes.
“Follow your grandma’s directions and eat your greens. She’s right, they’re good for you. Besides, blanched kale sauteed in olive oil and garlic tastes good.” the Dude of Food
This is a delicious and easy way to get a good start to your day.
Dried black beans – 1 year
Open salsa – 1 month
Frozen broccoli – 9 months
Opened almonds – 1 month
Beef – 8 months
Open peanut butter – 3 months
Meats – 3 to 5 days in fridge
Unopened Mayonnaise – 1 year
Open Italian dressing – 8 months
Open tortilla chips – 1 week
Raw eggs in shell – 1 month
Milk – smell it or give it the coffee test
1. Use Tupperware or resealable bags to preserve your products, including bread and chips.
2. Keep your fridge chilly but not too cold. The lower temp will help keep food fresher by a couple days, plus who doesn’t love cold milk!
3. Do not overload the fridge with too much junk. An overstuffed fridge doesn’t chill as well.
4. Use your nose and eyes. If food looks OK and doesn’t smell or have a weird sheen or off color to it, it is most likely good.
5. If it smells odd, looks a bit off, is slimy, or seems like it would not be good, it probably isn’t. Error on the side of caution and throw it away.
When the newest thing in my neighborhood was the sushi bar, MISO FISHY, the sushi chef Steve, took an avocado and filled it with spicy albacore tuna.
He then decorated it up and served it like this.
It was incredible and is one of my new favorite things.
Big Bear Lake, CA is home to a Mexican hacienda called the Sonora Cantina. Here is what their menu states about their ‘Big Juan’.
“Big Juan Burrito $13.50
Not for the faint of heart and one of the largest regularly made burritos in the world. If you can finish it in 45 minutes or less you become an instant celebrity and will win a T-shirt proclaiming your victory over ‘Big Juan’.
The burrito contains 4 meats, cheese, beans, lettuce, rice, sliced olives, green onions and tomatoes. Bon appetit gringo.”
I finished mine as a snack later that night.
Homemade fried catfish sticks are easy to make and fun to eat. If you are looking for an alternative to pizza, pasta, hoagies or chicken fingers then give these a try.
Take 1 lb of catfish and wash it off.
Chop it into preferred sized bits.
Mix 2 eggs into a bowl.
Pour some bread crumbs onto a plate.
Dip the cut fish bits in the eggs and then onto the bread crumb plate.
Once all the bits are breaded, deposit them into an electric frying pan that is dialed up to 340 degrees.
There only needs to be enough oil to sit the fish in. The sticks do not need to be submerged as you can flip them over. Let cook for about 4 – 5 minutes each side or until they look as crispy as you like them. Remove sticks from oil and pat dry. Put the sticks on a plate, sprinkle with some fresh lemon juice and serve with a side of tartar and your favorite cold beer. YUM.
An early video about reheating tamales from the Dude of Food.
One of my first and best kitchen tools. Thank you Oster for your old school designs. Too bad this solid product isn’t made any longer.
Master Cleanse Lemonade is available on Vimeo.
While researching a fast I first learning about this concoction called Master Cleanse Lemonade. It sustained me for 5 or 6 days while I tried fasting and I just loved the way it tasted. Every once in awhile I will make it for myself as a treat as I don’t fast and can’t afford and loose any weight.
Enjoy this.