Intro The Edgar’s Strawberry Cake Recipe is the first thing that immediately makes one think of sunshine, laughter, and childhood summer days. This is a beautiful pink cake with the type of soft, moist crumb that you only find in actual strawberries, and the frosting? Oh, it is creamy heaven, pure, smooth, and fruity, and completely irresistible. This cake is ...

Intro The man cooks with his heart, of which you have a glimpse every time you happen to watch The Cajun Ninja stirring a pot of something hot and savory and soul-hugging in his kitchen.  His food always seems like another person is giving you a bowl of hot soup and telling you, Here, darling, this will make you feel ...

Intro When you have ever sat down at Pappadeaux and ordered their famous Alexander model seafood, that is to say, the stuff that is covered with that velvety, dreamy, luxurious-on-a-plate sauce, you had a similar experience, I guess, to the one I had: What is this magic? To say the least, that sauce is not good; it is magical. There ...

Intro If there’s one seasoning blend that KNOWS how to wake up a plate of fries, it’s the one from Zaxby’s. I still remember the first time I tried their seasoned fries—crispy edges, soft centers, and that salty-savory-slightly-zingy dust that makes you want to lick your fingers and pretend no one saw you. Yup… that seasoning. What makes the Zaxby’s ...

Intro When the weather finally turns to sweater weather, there is one little ritual I really love, and that is to prepare my own Apple Cider Fireball Drink Recipe in a large, cozy mug.  Just the scent, warm cinnamon, sweet apples, a pinch of spice, is like putting a warm, fuzzy blanket over yourself, one you are used to, one ...

Intro If you’ve ever sat down at Saltgrass Steakhouse and thought, “Wow… why are these green beans so ridiculously good?”, trust me — you’re not alone.  I remember the first time I tried them, I literally paused mid-bite and said, “Okay, this is unfair. How can a side dish taste this nice?” Green beans are usually the quiet kid at ...

Intro You are not alone in the fact that you have been in a mall and were just walking along, when you suddenly felt weak at the knees due to Auntie Anne’s buttery and salty smell.  It is easy to describe my attitude to pretzels: I love them. However, as far as my relationship with the Auntie Anne’s Cheese Dip ...

Intro Then some desserts put a smile on your face… and then there’s Butter Cake at Del Frisco… a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece, buttery in the middle, caramelized along the edges, and tender in the middle.  You know, when you have dinner at the steakhouse of Del Frisco, you are just stealing the show by having this kind of dessert. Do not ...

Intro Something about sweet, colorful, and nostalgic drinks smacks differently. Fruit Loop Shot Recipe is one such magic thing that will instantly take you back to your childhood Saturday morning, when you are sitting in front of the TV and you have a glass of Fruit Loops with a piece of milk, and you have nothing to worry about. This ...

Intro In the mood to enjoy creamy, tangy, smoky barbecue deliciousness sticking to every spoonful of grilled meat? Then listen–Newk’s White BBQ Sauce Recipe is about to become your next kitchen addiction.  The combination of creamy mayonnaise base, a squeeze of vinegar, a hint of spiciness and the right amount of spiciness (not too much) to leave one smiling about ...